TO: Jeanne Jacobs

DATE: October 12, 2005

RE: Resolution regarding guest speakers at Senate meetings

Statement of Resolution/Recommendation:

Resolved, That Faculty Senate adopt the following standing rule: A non-member may seek permission to address Senate by submitting a request through any member.  The request will specify the topic and duration of the proposed address, and will identify any actions desired of Senate on the non-member's behalf.  The request will be considered as New Business on Senate’s agenda. If the request is approved by a majority vote, the non-member will be invited to address Senate at a subsequent meeting.

Brief statement of rationale for Resolution/Recommendation:

The proposed standing rule will let Senate limit the number and duration of presentations made by non-members at Senate meetings, while ensuring that due consideration is given to all requests from those wishing to address Senate.

Resolution/Recommendation voted on by Faculty Senate:

Passed: X Yes ______ No

President of Faculty Assembly

Recommendation reviewed by the appropriate college authority:

Date Received:

President of College or Designee

Further Review Necessary:
Statement of Rationale:

President of College or Designee

Approved: ___ Yes ______ No

President of College or Designee