Faculty meeting minutes, April 6

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-Advance notice was given on making a vote for changes to the distribution requirements. Two forums on the the topic will be held, one on April 9 in Julian 159 at 11:30 p.m. and another on April 14 in the Julian Auditorium at 4 p.m.

-Faculty Governance Steering Committee took a vote to commit to changes to their new governance model, which decreased number of committee members and shortened term length. University Strategic Planning Committee will now give a voice to faculty members.

-Advance notice was also given to vote on adding an environmental biology major.

-Voted on changes to the Incomplete Grade Policy. Problems involving transportation, jobs and family circumstances are no longer sufficient grounds to give a grade of “I”.

-Voting priveleges were also changed, with part-time faculty now having a voice.

-Voted on the passage of a faculty statement as a result of the Indiana SB101, stating that DePauw faculty were “shocked and embarassed by the March 2015 passsage of Indiana SB101.”