Sent on behalf of Academic Senate Chair, Kevin L. Ferguson: Dear Senators, I'm writing to especially encourage you to attend this Thursday's Senate meeting in KY 170 at 3:35. If you cannot, please inform your alternate. As a reminder, our meetings are open to any and all, so please feel free to invite colleagues as well. I expect this meeting to be busier than usual. I expect us to: * have a presentation from the Provost regarding Middle States with an opportunity for discussion, * consider a motion regarding college guidance for demonstrations (this guidance has been updated as of Feb 10), * consider a motion regarding the college website, and * consider a motion regarding the Library website. It is crucial to have as many of you as possible in attendance so our discussion and decisions can best reflect the Senate's wishes. Please find updated materials linked below. Please note that this link might not work off campus. best, Kevin --- Katarzyna Zajac Administrative Coordinator | Academic Senate 718 997 5880 | Kiely Hall, room 141A katarzyna.zajac@qc.cuny.edu<mailto:katarzyna.zajac@qc.cuny.edu> ________________________________ From: Katarzyna Zajac <Katarzyna.Zajac@qc.cuny.edu> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 9:32 AM To: Katarzyna Zajac via QCsenate <qcsenate@lists.qc.cuny.edu> Subject: Academic Senate Meeting THIS Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 3:35 p.m. IN-PERSON Dear Senators, I hope this message finds you well. The next Academic Senate meeting will be held this Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 3:35 p.m. in-person in Kiely Hall room 170 (Dave Fields Lecture Hall). Please make every effort to attend this meeting as, in addition to new curricular items, two significant motions will be presented for discussion — one regarding interim guidance on demonstrations and one regarding the college website outage. The Provost will also make a presentation, and there will be an opportunity to ask her questions after. The Senate material and agenda are attached and below for your review. MEETING OF QUEENS COLLEGE ACADEMIC SENATE Date: February 13, 2025 Time: 3:35 p.m. Place: Kiely 170 AGENDA 1. Approval of Agenda 2. Approval of Academic Senate meeting minutes of December 12, 2024 3. Announcements, Administrative Reports, and Memorials a. Guest Speakers, Provost and Senior VP for Academic Affairs Patricia Price; Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness Rebekah Chow; and Faculty Liaison for Evaluation and Assessment Christopher Hanusa The Agenda for the meeting of the Academic Senate on March 13, 2025 will be prepared at the Executive Committee meeting on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Any lengthy material to be considered by the Executive Committee on that date should be emailed to: Kevin.Ferguson@qc.cuny.edu or Katarzyna.Zajac@qc.cuny.edu by February 21, 2025. 4. Special Motions: 5. Committee Reports: a. Undergraduate Curriculum Committee minutes dated December 12, 2024 b. Nominating Committee Report dated February 13, 2025 6. Old Business a. Nominations to the Nominating Committee: 2 Students: -2026 Arts and Humanities -2026 Education 7. New Business a. Demonstration Guidelines Best regards, Kat --- Katarzyna Zajac Administrative Coordinator | Academic Senate 718 997 5880 | Kiely Hall, room 141A katarzyna.zajac@qc.cuny.edu<mailto:katarzyna.zajac@qc.cuny.edu>