University Senate met on Monday to continue its discussion about the proposal to increase the teaching, clinical professors and lecturers (TCPL) cap for the College of Education, Health and Society (EHS), which would provide room for flexibility in the number of continuing faculty.
After a long discussion regarding the language and format of their recommendations, the Senate elected to recommend, with reservations, that the College of Education, Health and Society raise the TCPL percentage to 40% in their division.
The Senate’s recommendation will be shared with the Board of Trustees to assist in the decision-making process on the proposal to raise the TCPL cap from 29% to 40% in EHS.
Provost Chris Makaroff then provided insight on the confusion surrounding H-1B visa fees of $100,000, put in place by President Donald Trump’s signed proclamation on Sept. 19.
“Originally, the answer was that we are a cap-exempt group ... [The National Association of College and University Attorneys’] advice to all universities is that they advise not to make offers to individuals that would need an H-1B visa unless you have $100,000 to pay the fee,” Makaroff said. “But right now, with the federal government shut down, I can’t tell you when it is we’re going to get clarification.”
David Sayler, director of athletics, presented an intercollegiate athletic update. Sayler shared the successes and strengths of Miami University’s athletic programs. He presented data on Miami’s athlete achievements, including a 95% graduation rate, 10 MAC championships won last year and 203 athletes receiving conference recognition for academic success.
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Nathan French, vice chair of the senate and chair of the Senate Executive Committee, said the senate executive committee is working with the senate’s committees on fiscal priorities and budget planning, athletic policy and campus planning, to understand the ongoing campus conversation about the possible arena project to be discussed by the board in February.
“Before this Senate can advise on an arena, I suggest we learn, first, about the experiences of our students and student athletes,” French said.
Student Body President Danny Martin then shared Associated Student Government updates. The focus was on Greek Life movements towards improving community and Oxford Police Department (OPD) relations. Conversations are underway about student clean-ups coordinated with the city of Oxford, as well as negotiations with OPD due to recent noise ordinance violations.
Darrel Davis, professor and chair of the Department of Educational Psychology (EDP), and Kevin Bush, professor of educational psychology and family science and social work, both spoke on new business regarding a Miami and Cleveland Clinic partnership to prepare graduates to effectively design, implement and evaluate educational programs in healthcare settings.
Davis and Bush said this Master of Education in Health Professions Education (MEHPE) would be aimed at Cleveland Clinic professionals, meeting Miami’s graduate admissions requirements, who have educational responsibilities.
The University Senate will discuss whether or not they will recommend the new program at the next meeting.
The University Senate's next meeting will be at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 in 111 Harrison Hall.
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