AU Steering Agenda

Senate Steering Meeting

03/04/2025 | 107 Samford | 3:30 PM

Members: Lori Eckhardt, Jaena Alabi, Virginia Davis, Rachel Prado, Lisa Kensler, Vini Nathan, Andrew Pendola, J. Brian Anderson, L. Octavia Tripp, Tom Leathem

Special Guests: Michael Walters, Coordinator NAGPRA Mark DeGoti, SACSCOC Liaison George Flowers, Dean Graduate School Asim Ali, Executive Director Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning

Steering Agenda (times are approximate)

  1. 3:30 Welcome to guests/introductions

  2. Call to order

  3. Announcements – Updates (Vini Nathan/Norman Godwin)

  4. Discussion/approval of Steering Minutes from February 11, 2025 Meeting

  5. 3:45 Discussion, edit, and approval of Senate Agenda for University Senate Meeting on March 18, 2025 at 3:30PM (aub.ie/senatezoom)

    • Remarks/Announcements

      • President Roberts and Provost Nathan

    • 3:50 Information Items

      • NAGRRA Requirements: Native American Items – Michael Walters

      • AI Update – Asim Ali

    • 4:05 Action Items

      • Academic Honesty Committee Report – Mark DeGoti

      • Graduate Council Committee Report – George Flowers

      • Vote on RISE Committee Motion – Chris Lepczyk

      • Vote on Rules Committee Member Nominees – Jaena Alabi

  6. 4:35 New Business

Mission

The Steering Committee acts on behalf of the AU Senate on matters requiring attention between meetings of that body and assists the chair of the Senate in setting the agenda for Senate meetings. In addition, it is concerned with the academic affairs of the University, with particular attention given to the need for developing and recommending policies under which these affairs are conducted. It works closely with other Senate committees to aid them in their assignments.