The University Senate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will meet on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 3:00 to 4:45 p.m. in the Tamarack Room of Davies Center.

Agenda:

1. Approval of September 23, 2008 University Senate minutes (enclosed)
2. Chancellor’s Remarks – Chancellor Levin-Stankevich
3. Unfinished Business
4. New Business

A. Academic Staff Representative to UW System Elections – Nominee: Jennifer Lee

B. Budget Committee Elections – Nominees: Michael Carney, Chemistry; Fred Kolb, Economics; Geoffrey Peterson, Political Science; Thomas Hilton, Information Systems; Linda Spaeth, Educational Support Services; Julie Aminpour, Continuing Education; Robin Baker, Athletics; David Sommers, Counseling Services; Chip Eckardt, LTS; Barbara Davis, Nursing

C. Election to fill University Academic Staff Committee Vacancies

i. Academic Staff  Complaint, Grievance & Review Committee – Nominees: Erik Rotvold, Advising/New Student Initiatives; Earl Shoemaker, Student Support Services

ii. Academic Staff Professional Development Committee – Nominees: Julia Diggins, Advising/New Student Initiatives; Diane Doudna, Development/Alumni Relations; Mari Jo Janke, Publications

iii.Administrator Review Committee – Nominee: Ray Hughes, Management & Marketing

D. Motion from the Faculty Personnel Committee: Motion to clarify grievance procedures (FASH 5.36) (enclosed)

5. University Senate Chair’s – Interim-Chair Harrison
6. Faculty Representative’s Report – Senator McAleer
7. Academic Staff Representative’s Report – Senator Brockpahler
8. Reportable Items from Committees
9. Special Reports

A. Input on the request for proposal for a new dining contract – Charles Farrell, Director of University Centers

10. Miscellaneous Business
11. Announcements
12. Adjournment