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Student Senate December 6, 2001
Administration - see note*
Board of Regents - no action required
*The administration has reviewed this resolution and appreciates the sense of the Student Senate on this issue. The University of Minnesota has an articulated goal to increase retention and graduation rates of its undergraduate students. The administration continues to explore policy and practice options that would lead to meeting that goal. Consultation on these matters is taking place with faculty and students on a regular basis. As these issues continue to be discussed and changes to or development of procedures and policies result, the administration, through the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, will continue to consult and seek the views of students and input from student governance.
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Resolution on Undergraduate Full Time Policy from the Twin Cities and Duluth senators
Whereas, The primary mission of the University of Minnesota is
education; and
Whereas, The implementation of a Full Time Policy would
greatly impact student academic culture; and
Whereas, The said proposal
arose from an individual rather than a committee strong in student
representation; and
Whereas, The “Report of the Graduation and
Retention Subcommittee of the Council of Undergraduate Deans” on August
13, 2001 has outlined several innovative initiatives, as well laid bare
educational shortfalls to be addressed; therefore be it
RESOLVED That
the proposed initiatives, including but not limited to optional full year
registration, an interactive graduation planning system, and greater use of
E-mail communication, be discussed and implemented with significant student
input and representation; and be it further
RESOLVED That areas of
concern as outlined by the report, including but not limited to student-advisor
communication, advising resources, and size and quality of undergraduate
experience, be discussed and implemented with significant student input and
representation; and be it further
RESOLVED That serious discussion and research
take place prior to the implementation of any full time policy; and be it
further
RESOLVED That each individual campus has the option to set its own credit limit for full time students; and be it further
RESOLVED That discussion of a full time policy involve great
student input and representation.