Resolutions
“The Senate of the Faculty shall be empowered to make recommendations to the Chancellor and Academic Council on policies affecting the University and to advise on such matters as the Chancellor shall lay before it. It shall also keep the General Faculty fully informed of its recommendations.” (Faculty Senate Constitution, Article II)
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2023
May 10, 2023 Resolution 1, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
May 10, 2023 Resolution 2, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Senate Resolution with Regard to the University of Mississippi’s Sustainability Designation, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Senate Resolution with Regard to the University of Mississippi’s Sustainable Transportation Initiatives, Including Electric Vehicles, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2022
Resolution to Establish an Ad Hoc Committee for the Drafting of a University Faculty Grievance Policy, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Senate Resolution with Regard to Teaching on Social and Racial Justice at the University of Mississippi, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2021
Resolution on Student Evaluations of Teaching, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution on the University of Mississippi Covid-19 Vaccination Policy, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
University of Mississippi Teaching Awards Resolution, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2020
Resolution on External Forces (1), University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution on External Forces (2), University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Statement Regarding the Confederate Monument Relocation and Cemetery Renovation, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2019
Relocation of the Confederate Monument, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2018
Academic Freedom, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2017
Offering Faculty-Originated Suggestions to Improve Research and Grant Productivity, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2015
Calling for the Cessation of the Flying of the Current Mississippi State Flag on Campus Grounds, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Calling for the Renewal of the Contract of Chancellor Dan Jones, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Fair Family Leave Policy, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Insurance Benefits for Same-Sex Partners of University Employees, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
On-Campus Childcare, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Transparent Leave Policy, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Welcoming Contract Negotiations with Chancellor Dan Jones, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2014
Revision to Smoke-Free Campus Policy, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Support of Chancellor Dan Jones, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2013
Support for Student Led Efforts to Strike the Title "Colonel Rebel/Colonel Reb", University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2012
Transparency in Search Processes, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2010
Campaign for Faculty Initiative, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2009
Governance Reaffirmation Resolution, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Guidelines for Textbook Assignments, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Guiding Principles and Processes for Administrative Budget Decisions, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Plus/Minus Grading Resolution, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution on Faculty Membership on the Strategic Planning Council, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution Supporting Actions of Associated Student Body and Chancellor Jones, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2008
2008 OSAAS Review Approved Report, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
AAUP report on Faculty Compensation, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Daycare resolution, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Faculty Governance resolution, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
IHL Presentation Rebalancing State Appropriations, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
NCAA Certification, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
NCAA Recommendations, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Presidential Debate resolution, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution Honoring John Williamson, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of Billy A. Barrios, Counseling Center/Psychology, Aug. 11, 2006, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of Georgia S. St. Amand, Biology, Aug. 8, 2006, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of Ismail Y. Ahmed, Chemistry, April 1, 2008, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of James C. Butler, Library, April 28, 2008, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of Roscoe Boyer, Educational Psychology, April 2, 2008, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution recognizing with sadness the passing of Winthrop D. Jordan, History, Feb. 23, 2007, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2007
Campus smoking ban, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Executive Committee Resolution requesting Provost to assist with election process for University Standing Committees, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Honors College Review, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Textbook resolution, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Tolerance resolution, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2005
Residential Colleges Task Force-Final Report, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2004
Resolution on university values, intellectual honesty, mutual respect and openness, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2003
Baptist Memorial Physician Update, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Blackboard Instructor Survey, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Faculty Discipline Policies, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Initiative Package for Senate President and Secretary, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Survey of Faculty Not Currently Using Blackboard, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2002
Academic Program Review, Dr. Eftink, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Amendments to the Constitution: Economics move to Liberal Arts, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Amendment to the Constitution: Conversion to a chair elect system, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
A Process to be used in deciding...Economics faculty will transfer..., University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Letter to the Provost re: Business School Procedure, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution re: Business School Procedure, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution re: Extension of the Probationary Period, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2001
Motion presented by Academic Support Committee re: Fall Break 2001, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Position statement on status of Higher Education, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Post-Tenure Review Policy, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution...endorsing the rally...February 27, 2001, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Selection and Appointment of Academic Administrators, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
University Faculty Senate position on new Mississippi flag., University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
2000
Copy of Whole Post Tenure Review Policy, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Post Tenure Review Policy, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Proposed Changes to the Post Tenure Review Policy, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution on the Office of Research & Graduate School (1st passed 10/97), University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolutions regarding University Standing Committees, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Responses to survey regarding attendance prior to fall break, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
1999
Copyright Policy: GAAC Approved, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Draft Revision: Proposed Standing Committees, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Proposed Bylaws Amendment, Election Process for Committees, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Report of the Task Force re: creation of a new School, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution re: The Faculty Club Board of Directors, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution to address several aspects of new health insurance package, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
The Faculty Club Board of Directors Historical Overview, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
University Policy on Faculty Participation in Academic Governance, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
1998
Copyright Policy Revision Alternative to the proposed copyright policy (Myers-Jensen draft), University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Copyright Policy Revision. Proposed Copyright Policy for the University of Mississippi. (original proposal from University Research Board), University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Discussion draft of a policy re: est. of off-campus courses & programs, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Policy to Allow for the Extension of the Pre-Tenure Probationary Period, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Proposed Honor Code (date discussed), University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
1997
Committee Restructuring Proposal, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Proposed Changes to the local Faculty Activity Report (date presented), University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate
Resolution re: "tobacco settlement" money...state employee's health insurance, University of Mississippi. Faculty Senate