Consultative Session with Provost Gibson and Associate Provost Licari Regarding the Continuous Improvement Legislation

Calendar Item: 
1200
Docket Number: 
1096
First Name: 
Gerald
Last Name: 
Smith
Facts: 

Senate File 2284, passed by the Iowa legislature and signed into law by Governor Branstad, requires the three Regent's universities to report on continuous improvement efforts in many of their courses.  This legislation is expected to affect 62 courses taught at UNI during the 2013-14 academic year, and many more in the years to follow.  It is important that the provisions of the legislation, the plans being made to comply with it, and its expected effect on instructional and assessment activities be made clear to faculty.

Action: 

Therefore, be it resolved that the Senate is requesting the presence of Provost Gibson and Associate Provost Licari for a consultative session on this matter.

Final Action Taken: 
No further action taken.
Meeting Date: 
Sep 23, 2013