Faculty Senate Agenda – January 26, 2016

· Call Meeting to Order

Approval of December 8, 2015 Minutes
Presentation by Anne Klingen and Jimmy Ball Regarding Instructional Material Accessibility
Presentation by Dr. John Bentley Regarding Proposed Revision to the Sabbatical Leave Policy (See Attached)
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
- Exploration of Formalizing Dual-Career Support for Faculty
  - This issue was addressed as part of the Task Force on Faculty Excellence Report Submitted in April

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

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