NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
University Senate Meeting
Monday, May 9,2005
Hardin Hall
Rebecca Crown Center
Evanston Campus
3:30 p.m.
Refreshments ­ 3:00 p.m.

1. Approval of the Minutes of the November 18, 2004, University Senate Meeting - Mr. Bienen

2. Report of the General Faculty Committee chair on progress in 2004-2005 - Ms. Redei

3. Arguments for establishing an Office of the Ombudsperson - Ms. Redei

4. Institutional Review Board (IRB) – censorship – academic freedom - Mr. Lindgren

5. The IRB and other relevant topics - Mr. Smith

6. Remarks of the President - Mr. Bienen

7. Such other matters as may properly come before the Senate