May 5, 2021
Dear Chair Erickson and Board of Trustees Members:
I appreciate this opportunity to submit a brief overview of the activities of the Faculty Senate since the last Trustees meeting in February 2021. The Faculty Senate Executive Committee and the standing committees have made progress on several projects and motions that are important for students, faculty members, and the university at large since the beginning of this academic year. What follows is a brief overview of the work the Executive Committee is doing during spring quarter, and the priorities for transitioning to next academic year. Diversity, Inclusivity, and Antiracism Task Force During spring quarter, the Diversity, Inclusivity, and Antiracism Task Force has met with campus constituents, and reviewed relevant documentation (such as Senate Bill 5227, survey results from the Office of Diversity and Inclusivity’s 2018 Campus Climate Survey, and the Diversity and Equity Center’s Antiracism Workshop). The committee also created the listening session schedule, scripts, and slides for different constituent groups, and a survey for faculty/staff, and one for students. There were two listening sessions for the following stakeholders: Students, Faculty, Open session; and three listening sessions for Staff. A total of 186 participants attended the listening sessions. As of May 4 th , there are 267 responses to the Faculty/Staff Survey and 151 responses to the Student Survey. The committee will now work on preliminary analysis of all the data and collaborate with Academic Affairs to craft a motion for consideration at the June 2 nd Faculty Senate meeting. Fall 2021 Opening Plans The Faculty Senate Executive Committee has been working with the administration on opening plans for Fall 2021. With several other universities, including WSU and UW, stating they intend to require vaccines for students in the fall, CWU continues to monitor and track the situation. This effort includes working with the governor’s office to understand if a statewide mandate for vaccines at higher education institutions is forthcoming. In addition, work is underway to outline health and safety guidelines for students, faculty, and staff. Once those are developed, they will be shared with all. In addition, information about cleaning protocols in classrooms, offices, and common areas as well as air circulation is being compiled and will be shared with faculty and staff.
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