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Faculty Senate
University of Mississippi

Faculty Senate Agenda – December 8, 2015

·      Call Meeting to Order

  • Approval of November 10, 2015 Minutes
  • Senate Committee Reports
    • Executive Committee
    • Academic Affairs
    • Academic Support
      • Revision to E-mail Storage Capacity and Security
        • Exploring the ability to increase the storage capacity of faculty e- mail accounts to better reflect the reality of large attachments and lengthy threads. Additionally, ensuring that the security of the e- mail systems are compliant with the need for privileged information.

o    Finance

  • Governance
  • University Services
  • Old Business
    • Statement on Commitment to Freedom of Expression (See Attached)
      • Resolution calling for the adoption of a Freedom of Expression that is consistent with the University of Chicago’s

·      New Business

  • Exploration of Formalizing Dual-Career Support for Faculty (See Attached)
    • This issue was addressed as part of the Task Force on Faculty Excellence Report Submitted in April

o    Exploration of the Relationship Between the University and the Local Metro Narcotics Unit

  • Concerns have been raised regarding the tactics allegedly employed by the local Metro Narcotics Unit. As the University partially funds this unit, we have been asked to explore ways to ensure that best practices are

·      Adjournment