Agenda for the
Faculty Senate Meeting
October 7, 2009
Room B113,
Robinson Hall
3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of the Minutes of September 9, 2009 and
September 16, 2009
III.
Announcements
IV.
New Business –
Committee Reports
A.
Senate Standing Committees
Academic Policies
Budget and Resources
Faculty Matters
Nominations
Howard Kurtz is nominated to fill a vacancy on the Academic Appeals Committee
Organization and Operations
Academic Initiatives Committee Charge Discussion
B.
Other Committees
Technology Policy Committee
Update
V. Other New
Business
A. Resolution of Appreciation and Deepest Sympathy to the de Laski
Family Attachment A
B. Presentations
Update on the QEP Program: Kim Eby, Associate Provost for Faculty Development
Food Service/Dining Issues: Denise Ammaccapone, Resident District Manager, Mason Dining Services
Copy Center Issues: Benn Crandall, Director of Auxilliary Services
VI.
Remarks for the Good of the General Faculty
VII.
Adjournment
RESOLUTION
OF APPRECIATION AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE DE LASKI FAMILY
Sponsored
by Senators Linda Monson, Howard Kurtz, and Peter Winant
WHEREAS,
Nancy and Don de Laski are recipients of the 2009 George Mason Medal; and
WHEREAS,
Don and Nancy de Laski have been true friends and supporters of the performing
arts at George Mason University for many years, including establishment of the
Potomac Arts Academy, providing funds for music scholarships, and providing
numerous new teaching and practice studios; and
WHEREAS,
Groundbreaking ceremonies occurred on July 1, 2009 for the Donald and Nancy de
Laski Performing Arts Building benefiting our Schools of Music and Dance; and
WHEREAS,
The couple established the de Laski Family Foundation in 1998 and have devoted
much time and energy to charitable activities, the most significant of which
has been George Mason University; and
WHEREAS,
A major 10 year commitment from the de Laski Family Foundation funded the
creation of the Center for Consciousness and Transformation at Mason in 2009; and
WHEREAS,
The couple set up an internship program involving Mason and Mount Vernon; and
WHEREAS,
Don currently serves on the George Mason University Foundation Board of
Trustees; and
WHEREAS,
Nancy served on the Visual and Performing Arts Board of George Mason
University; and
WHEREAS,
Nancy and Don de Laski have made an extraordinary difference in the lives of
George Mason University students and faculty; now therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That this Faculty Senate of George Mason University hereby expresses its
deepest sympathies to the de Laski family on the recent passing of Nancy de
Laski; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Secretary of the Faculty Senate hereby is authorized and directed to
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the de Laski family.