By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief
President’s Report
President Bob Iuliano began the faculty meeting with an acknowledgement of the Jokster holiday that the meeting fell on.
“For the first time in several years, the College is no longer operating in a deficit,” he began. “April Fools!”
Iuliano then transitioned into announcing a newly formed committee that will produce recommendations to help reduce the deficit. How the committee plans to generate ideas, or when the College community will be made aware of those ideas, Iuliano did not elaborate on.
Kahoot Technical Difficulties
After the President’s Report, the meeting was delayed due to a Kahoot technical difficulty as the faculty tried to ensure that quota was reached. Why the College uses Kahoot for attendance and voting in faculty meetings remains unclear.
Provost’s Report
Provost Jamila Bookwala asked the faculty to please be nicer to her.
“Seriously, please,” she pleaded.
Bookwala also mentioned another feedback form her Office is sharing, emphasizing that she would appreciate constructive criticism, not plan vitriol.
Change in Tenure Home Policy
For the tenth straight meeting, the faculty contemplated passing the Change in Tenure Home Policy. Several faculty members presented on the new changes aiming to appease the faculty, before the floor was open to comment. One faculty member begged fellow faculty to please pass the policy so “we can all be put out of our misery.” Another member attempted to make a motion that was so confusing, even the Parliamentarian could not follow.
Ultimately, another issue was raised with the policy after a half hour of discussion, and the policy will be discussed in the next faculty meeting.
