Brought faculty concerns about tenure and promotion clocks and research funds during the COVID-19 crisis to the Provost
Drafted extensive proposed revisions to the Faculty Handbook, including reforms of the grievance and dismissal procedures and more inclusive language throughout
Brought concerns about the change in health insurance to Aetna to the President, reconstituting the benefits advisory committee
Asserted the importance of shared governance to the upper administration
Compiled and evaluated faculty salary data
Participated in the successful search for a new Provost
Discussed the educational ramifications of the retirement incentive program (VTIP)
Informed the University President about the water damage and mold in the library storage facility
Conveyed faculty concerns about the course evaluation system (since switched) and storage facility
Raised concerns to the Provost's Office about diversity in academic hiring
Met with the University President and conveyed concerns about academic strikes, the weak status of fundraising, the abortive speaker policy, and the lack of a sabbatical system
Selected a Faculty Member of the Year
Brought faculty concerns about tenure and promotion clocks and research funds during the COVID-19 crisis to the Provost
Drafted extensive proposed revisions to the Faculty Handbook, including reforms of the grievance and dismissal procedures and more inclusive language throughout
Brought concerns about the change in health insurance to Aetna to the President, reconstituting the benefits advisory committee
Asserted the importance of shared governance to the upper administration
Compiled and evaluated faculty salary data
Participated in the successful search for a new Provost
Discussed the educational ramifications of the retirement incentive program (VTIP)
Informed the University President about the water damage and mold in the library storage facility
Conveyed faculty concerns about the course evaluation system (since switched) and storage facility
Raised concerns to the Provost's Office about diversity in academic hiring
Met with the University President and conveyed concerns about academic strikes, the weak status of fundraising, the abortive speaker policy, and the lack of a sabbatical system
