NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
University Senate Meeting
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Hardin Hall
Rebecca Crown Center
Evanston Campus
3:30 p.m.

Refreshments – 3:00 p.m.

1.  Introduction and approval of the minutes of the                              Mr. Linzer
     May 17, 2007 University Senate meeting

2. Report from the Benefits Subcommittee of the General Faculty        Ms. Jurdy
    Committee                                                                                                                           

3.  Report from the General Faculty Committee                                     Mr. Elson
         GFC’s major activities and issues during 2007-08 academic year:       
               i. Faculty representation on presidential and other search committees
               ii. Processes for suspension of faculty governance
                iii. Development of ombudsman program
                iv. Faculty compensation in light of new AAUP survey (see          
                       http://www.aaup.org/AAUP/newsroom/2008prs/zreport.htm)

4.  Proposal for reform of faculty governance             Mr. Elson and Mr. Arntson
       (see attachments)

5.  Remarks of the Provost                                                                     Mr. Linzer

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

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