Faculty and Professional Staff Meetings

Faculty Senate

2025-26

Oct. 14, Faculty Senators discuss free speech with Norton
Sept. 9, Senators receive update on spring retirement plan changes

2024-25

May 13, Keith summarizes faculty advancement data
April 29, Senators asked to complete, share Cyclones Support training course
April 8, Faculty Senate prepares for a busy conclusion to the semester
March 4, Bookstore, library leaders discuss student savings with senators
Feb. 11, Dorhout discusses impact of executive orders with faculty senators
Jan. 26, Faculty Senate approves two Degrees of the Future
Dec. 10, Senators learn about central student recruitment help to colleges
Nov. 12, Reeder discusses operations and finance structure with senators
Sept. 12, Provost meets the Faculty Senate
Oct. 8, Senators receive updates on Workday Student, enrollment, AI in research

2023-24

Sept. 14, Wickert discusses positive enrollment trends with senators
Oct. 10, Senate leaders meet with regents' diversity working group
Nov. 14, Senators learn about task force's work on educational materials policy
Dec. 13, Senators to learn more about a flat fee for course materials
Jan. 23, Senate to vote on addition of Graduate Council
Feb.13, Proposed term faculty changes in handbook draw discussion
March 19, Flat-fee plan for course materials shared with senators
April 9, Senators approve term faculty changes
April 23, Senators learn more about Cyclone Support
May 7, Senate supports name change for Human Sciences

2022-23

Sept. 13, Senators learn more about recommendations on student ratings of teachers
Oct. 18, Senators discuss requirements for posthumous degrees
Nov. 15, Senators learn more about Iowa State Online
Dec. 13, Departments asked for feedback on adding another master degree
Jan. 24, Senators see early results of student retention efforts
Feb. 14, Changes to ISU peer list await regents' approval
March 23, Senators learn about campus safety options
April 6, Eight-two courses meet updated diversity requirement
April 20, Norman shares first 100 days with senate
May 3, Provost reviews faculty advancement with senators

2021-22

Sept. 14, Senators inquire about fall semester challenges
Oct. 12, Faculty Senate continues discussion on U.S. diversity requirement
Nov. 10, Senate reaches a decision on U.S. diversity outcomes requirement
Dec. 14, Online leadership workshops will start this spring
Jan. 18, Senators receive update on student mental health
Feb. 15, Faculty job satisfaction survey results shared with senators
March 10, Schmittman discusses Reimagining LAS initiative with senators
April 5, Senators receive update on Workday Student
April 19, Wintersteen praises work of faculty, senate
May 3, Provost shares faculty promotion summary with senators

2020-21

Sept. 15, Wintersteen answers questions at first senate meeting
Oct. 13, Wickert addresses executive order at Faculty Senate
Nov. 10, Wickert summarizes pay equity study for senate
Dec. 8, Required syllabus statement gets time on senate agenda
Jan. 26, Faculty, student freedoms discussed at Faculty Senate
Feb. 16, Proposed 2021-22 calendar includes a winter session
March 9, Wickert discusses fall semester planning at Faculty Senate
April 7, Faculty senators learn more about Workday Student
April 20, Wickert presents promotion and tenure information to senate
May 6, In-person October ceremony will honor 2020 graduates

2019-20

Sept. 10, Senators review faculty investigation process
Oct. 15, Nusser shares new research priorities with Faculty Senate
Nov. 12, Senate considers eliminating words from position responsibility statement
Dec. 12, CELT to bring workshop to next Faculty Senate meeting
Jan. 21, Senators consider universitywide student learning outcomes
Feb. 11, Wintersteen provides updates to Faculty Senate
March 10, Wickert addresses move to online classes at Faculty Senate
April 7, Wickert provides update at Faculty Senate
April 21, Senate to vote on scholarship change for home-schooled students

2018-19

Sept. 11, Wintersteen welcomes faculty at first senate meeting
Oct. 9, Faculty input sought on campuswide initiatives
Nov. 13, Senate could eliminate summer readmission option
Dec. 11, Senate closes out the fall with term faculty teaching report and policy proposals
Jan. 22, Initiatives to improve faculty experience presented to senate
Feb. 12, Senate learns more about evolving research efforts
March 5, Proposed 10-year sustainability plan shared with faculty senators
April 9, Senate considers changes to classroom disruption policy
April 23, Wickert provides promotion and tenure update to senate
May 7, Changes ahead for teaching assessments, grad assistantships administration

2017-18

Sept. 12, ISU gets high marks in latest faculty survey
Oct. 10 (meeting canceled)
Nov. 14, Senate resumes business with proposed new degrees
Dec. 12, Enrollment, affordability lead to rise in NTE instruction
Jan. 16, Research office vision includes interdisciplinary collaboration
Feb. 13, Senate continues NTE discussion
March 20, Wickert to senate: State cuts affect resident students
April 3, Provost: Central budget cuts will ease impact on academic programs
April 17, Senate will vote May 1 on NTE faculty changes
May 1, Senate approves term faculty tracks

2016-17

Sept. 13, Senate opens with look at 2016-17 initiatives
Oct. 18, Senate hears research, IT updates
Nov. 8, Senate opens business with diversity and inclusion endorsement
Dec. 13, Senate president speaks out on regents issues
Jan. 17, Dead week policy changes are under consideration
Feb. 14, Leath covers budget, legislation and enrollment during senate update
March 7, Nursing degree gets senate approval
April 4, Emeritus status could expand to include all faculty
April 18, Senate extends emeritus policy to include NTE faculty
May 2, Senate sets stage for NTE changes

2015-16

Sept. 15, Senate opens year with statement of support
Oct. 20, Faculty asked to assign intellectual property rights
Nov. 10, Senate approves policy changes for job descriptions
Dec. 8, Faculty numbers reflect growth
Jan. 19, Senate considering department merger
Feb. 9, Leath talks enrollment, appropriations with senate
March 8, Senate considers mandatory course
April 5, Mandatory course approved for international undergrads
April 19, Senate is considering 'clinical' faculty titles
May 3, Senate approves clinical faculty titles

2014-15

Sept. 9, Senate gets update on student-athlete academics
Oct. 14, 2013 data shows NTE instruction increase
Nov. 11, Post-tenure review, NTE hires among topics at Faculty Senate
Dec. 9, Senate approves post-tenure review changes
Jan. 20, Senators learn latest about TIER process
Feb. 12, Leath talks funding, budget and more with senate
March 10, Senate approves criminal justice degree
April 9, Senate debates NTE contract notifications
April 21, Senate starts debate on faculty responsibilities
May 5, Senate closes out year with P&T report, research update

2013-14

Sept. 10, Senate starts school year with look at academics in athletics
Oct. 8, Senate hears updates on faculty hiring, NTE teaching, conduct policy
Nov. 12, Senate creates new student affairs committee
Dec. 10, Senate looks at changes to academic programs, handbook policies
Jan. 21, Regents president talks to senate
Feb. 13, Senate hears latest on faculty misconduct case
March 11, Interdisciplinary programs introduced to senate
April 8, Leath addresses Faculty Senate
April 22, Senate learns more about research enterprise, Veishea student response
May 6, Senate examines promotion and tenure data

2012-13

Sept. 11, Wind energy degree approved by senate
Oct. 16, Handbook changes spark senate debate
Nov. 13, Senators approve policy updates
Dec. 11, Senate floor opens for leadership discussion
Jan. 22, Senate debates changes to annual review policy
Feb. 12, Senate approves annual review policy
March 12, Senate debates revisions to P&T voting, academic unit renaming policies
April 2, Leath discusses legislature, coach contracts, initiatives with senators
April 23, Dead week recommendations could become policy
May 7, Senate business concludes with policy changes, P&T report

2011-12

Sept. 13, Proposed school of education introduced to senators
Oct. 11, Senate urges school of education proposal forward
Nov. 8, Senate approves new professorship
Dec. 6, Senators push through policy changes
Jan. 17, Senate considering recommendation on Design reorganization
Feb. 14, Design reorganization plan gets senate approval
March 7, Leath, Hill address Faculty Senate
April 3, Syllabus language gets senate approval
April 17, Senators hear about electronic class evaluation system
May 1, Senators receive promotion and tenure report

2010-11

Sept. 21, Senate opens new academic year
Oct. 12, Engineering technology degree on hold in senate
Nov. 9, Senate to consider NTE teaching recommendations
Dec. 7, Senate debates NTE teaching limits, faculty misconduct policy
Jan. 20, Faculty conduct policy changes on hold in senate
Feb. 8, Faculty policy changes stall in senate
March 8, Senate squeezes in other business around continued policy discussions
April 5, Post-tenure review revisions clear the senate
April 19, Faculty misconduct policy gets senate approval
May 3, Senate closes the books on 2010-11

2009-10

Sept. 8, Senate hears about issues facing new academic year
Oct. 20, Budget is focus of senate discussion
Nov. 17, Senate explores FY11 budget realities
Dec. 8, Winter storm stalls senate
Jan. 19, Senate preparing for faculty cuts
Feb. 9, Senate debate of eliminated programs and positions continues
March 9, Senate debates revised policy for faculty eliminations
April 6, Senators hold off on policy decision
April 20, Elimination policies still on the table
May 4, Senate concludes year with new elimination policy

2008-09

Sept. 9, Academic programs get senate approval
Oct. 7, Senators tackle policies
Nov. 4, Modified duties policy introduced to senate
Dec. 9, Modified duties debate continues
Jan. 20, Modified duties policy gets senate approval
Feb. 10, Geoffroy visits senate
March 10, Senate outlines budget priorities
April 7, Federal laws impact research policy
April 21, Faculty Senate panel talks budget
May 5, Senate closes books on 2008-09

2007-08

Sept. 11, Senate approves arming campus police
Oct. 9, Senate continues NTER debate
Nov. 13, Faculty Senate continues research faculty debate
Dec. 11, Senate stuck on non-tenure research position
Jan. 15, Faculty Senate approves policy changes for lecturer and clinician appointments
Feb. 12, Senate approves research faculty position
March 4, Senate considers curriculum, research
March 25, Curriculum items stall in Senate
April 15, Senate clears curriculum items
April 29, Faculty data, library needs highlight final senate meeting

2006-07

Sept. 12 (no story)
Oct. 10, Faculty Senate considers department name change
Nov. 14, Flexible pay program will start in January
Dec. 12 (no story)
Jan. 16, Senate endorses budget model
Feb. 13, Senate eyes new degrees
March 6, Faculty Senate approves new degrees
March 27, Faculty Senate fills future docket
April 10, Senate endorses new name for College of Agriculture
April 24, Senators ponder new research position

Professional and Scientific Council

2025-26

Oct. 2, Wintersteen, Norton address employee free speech at council meeting
Sept. 11, Benefits survey is scheduled for next month

2024-25

May 22, Council reviews feedback from P&S Constituents
April 10, P&S Council to hold election April 21-25
March 6, Kisch updates P&S Council on facility service teams
Feb. 6, P&S Council opens nominations for spring vacancies
Jan. 9, An update on several projects in the operations and finance division
Dec. 5, P&S councilors tasked with an inquiry
Nov. 7, P&S staff are top users of Adventure 2
July 11, P&S Council leaders to discuss goals for 2024-25

2023-24

Aug. 3, Council receives updates from provost, Workday Student leader
Sept. 14, Council learns about student success pilot program
Oct. 12, Council resolution supports separate appropriation for salary increases
Nov. 8, P&S Council fills three vacancies
Dec. 7, P&S Council fills more vacant seats
Jan. 11, No meeting
Feb. 1, Nomination window open for council seats
March 7, Wintersteen shares updates at March council meeting
April 11, Council reviews compensation/benefits draft report

2022-23

July 7, P&S Council seeks return to prior tuition payback policy
Aug. 4, Improving retention and WorkFlex among P&S Council's goals
Sept. 1, ISU's state lobbyist gives council overview of her work
Oct. 6, P&S Council learns about Workday training in development
Nov. 10, P&S Council's food donation drive benefits SHOP
Dec. 1, Longer class passing is standard
Jan. 5, Council reviews compensation and benefits draft report
Feb. 2, Council learns more about process to verify dependents on healthcare plans
March 2, Council elects executive officers for 2023-24
April 13, New council members will be seated in June
May 11, Council learns more about first rollout of Workday Student
June 1, New councilors installed for 2023-24
July 6, Norman shares division update with council

2021-22

Aug. 12, P&S Council's strategic initiatives cover some common themes
Sept. 9, P&S Council approves priorities for 2020-21
Oct. 7, WorkFlex addresses longstanding P&S Council goal
Nov. 3, Fend off ransomware with cybersecurity common sense
Dec. 2, P&S Council gets update on compensation changes
Jan. 6, Denials were rare in first round of WorkFlex requests
Feb. 3, P&S Council recommends 'significant' raises to counter inflation
March 3, P&S Council looks to help peers share expertise
April 7, P&S Council gets update on Reimagining LAS initiative
May 5, Council survey finds strong P&S support for WorkFlex
June 2, Nearly 400 requests approved in WorkFlex's second round

2020-21

July 16, P&S Council gets fall planning, class/comp updates
Aug. 6, P&S Council offers formal support to budget-cutting plans
Sept. 10, Spring semester will start two weeks later, with no break week
Oct. 1, Winter session could be here to stay
Nov. 5, Recruiter support making staff job searches better and shorter
Dec. 3, Numerous resources can help students with mental health
Jan. 7, P&S Council sets member numbers for fiscal year 2022
Feb. 4, P&S Council's annual pay proposal turns focus to benefits
March 4, Workday Student to launch in stages in 2023 and 2024
May 6, Digital access resources growing, with policy coming soon
June 3, With pandemic fading, emergency managers looking forward
July 1, WorkCyte phase II will benefit from lessons learned
Aug. 6, P&S Council offers formal support to budget-cutting plans

2019-20

July 11, Have a Workday concern? Check out rundown of known issues
Aug. 1, P&S Council considers strategic initiatives for 2019-20
Sept. 5, Leaders present improvement plans for Workday, service teams
Oct. 3, P&S Council learns more about new law regarding stun guns
Nov. 7, Temporary recruiting boost to help with vacancy backlog
Dec. 12, P&S Council takes first look at FY21 salary recommendation
Jan. 9, P&S Council recommends pay raises exceeding inflation
Mar. 5, P&S Council gets updates on budget, student info system
April 2, Wintersteen, top leaders answer P&S Council questions about crisis

2018-19

Aug. 2, P&S Council identifies priorities for coming year
Sept. 6, Deferred maintenance is a mounting concern
Oct. 4, P&S Council seeks ways to help as HR, finance jobs poised to change
Oct. 31, P&S Council asks for delay on improved service delivery plan
Dec. 6, P&S Council considers requests for salary hikes, improved performance evaluations
Jan. 3, Updated exit survey will expand to merit employees, retirees
Feb. 14, Learning how to use Workday begins in April
March 7, Finishing service team hiring is essential to fleshing out transition details
April 3, Hiring to wrap up for HR, finance service teams
May 2, P&S Council delays vote on hiring and employment policy
June 6, P&S Council backs anti-bullying effort, considers training request

2017-18

July 6, Council begins work on priority setting
Aug. 3, Classification review takes center stage at P&S Council
Sept. 7, P&S Council discusses priority planning
Oct. 5 (no story)
Nov. 1, P&S Council considers revisions to two university policies
Dec. 7, Chief of police discusses department goals, challenges with P&S Council
Jan. 4, P&S Council approves FY19 salary recommendations
Feb. 1, Wickert details challenges of proposed budget cut
March 1, How ISU's ombuds officer can and can't help
April 4, Faculty resignations in FY17 hit 10-year high
May 3, Wintersteen to council: Salary hike is still top budget goal
May 24, P&S class/comp implementation window shifts with Workday

2016-17

July 7, Consultant is next step in P&S pay structure review
Aug. 4, Lackey updates council on budget, salary issues
Sept. 1, Council learns about diversity, inclusion efforts in academic areas
Oct. 6 (no story)
Nov. 3, Overtime changes, pay structure top council discussion
Dec. 1, Council puts diversity, inclusion among priorities
Jan. 5, Council briefed on Workday implementation process
Feb. 2, Travel ban could hurt international enrollment
March 2, Representation areas are in place for council elections
April 6, Council receives IT projects update
May 4, Council is considering salary increase recommendation
May 25, Council recommends 3 percent salary increases

2015-16

July 9, Consultant is next step in P&S pay structure review
Aug. 6, Council gets preview of online employee learning system
Sept. 3, Council learns more about staff salaries, numbers
Oct. 7, Council receives an update on performance pay use
Nov. 5, Council makes progress on priorities
Dec. 3, Updates for position descriptions, wellness headline council meeting
Jan. 7, Council seeks answers about leave policies
Feb. 4, Council develops guidelines for P&S teaching staff
March 3, Guidelines for teaching staff move forward
April 6, Council considering recommendations for lactation spaces
May 5, Council considering salary recommendation
May 26, Pay structure changes are on the horizon

2014-15

Aug. 7, P&S Council update spans new hires, HR and network upgrades
Sept. 4, Council endorses policy for exempt staff
Oct. 2, New award established for P&S employees
Nov. 5, Lackey responds to more TIER questions
Dec. 4 (no story)
Jan. 8, Council overhauls governing documents
Feb. 5, Council hears IT preview
March 5, Council shares concerns about services survey
April 1, Council approves assistance animal policy draft
May 7, Council approves salary recommendation
June 4, Proposed P&S hiring policy gets council approval

2013-14

Aug. 1, Council kicks off new academic year
Sept. 12, Council to weigh in on P&S policy changes
Oct. 3, Personnel policy updates get council approval
Nov. 7, Council hears from Madden on Nov. 4 campus incident
Dec. 5 (no story)
Jan. 9, Next council president-elect TBD
Feb. 6, Council discusses work-life topics
March 6, Salaries, workers' comp top council business
April 3, New council post approved
May 8, Council hears about 'wellbeing' initiative
June 4 (no story)

2012-13

Aug. 8, Professional development is a council priority
Sept. 13, Council learns more about professional development program
Oct. 4 (no story)
Nov. 1, Council rep areas getting another look
Dec. 6, P&S Council committee seeking input on representation
Jan. 3, Council to vote on modified representation areas
Feb. 14, Council consolidates representation areas
March 14 (no story)
April 4, Software copyright draft policy presented to council
May 2, Council approves salary statement
June 6 (no story)

2011-12

Aug. 9, Council kicks off new academic year
Sept. 1 (no story)
Oct. 5 (no story)
Nov. 3, Council looking at research misconduct policy
Dec. 1, Research misconduct policy clears P&S Council
Feb. 9, Council discusses salary recommendation
March 1, Council sets issue priorities
April 5, Council committee will focus on professional development
May 3, Child protection is focus of recent policies
June 7 (no story)

2010-11

Aug. 3, 65 approved for RIO3 retirement plan
Sept. 2, Council learns about flood recovery, benefits and flu shots
Oct. 7, Council pushes through salary recommendations
Nov. 4, Parking update: Fewer tickets, greener patrols
Dec. 2, Council considering endorsement of effort reporting policy and performance pay program
Jan. 13, Council learns more about rec user fees
Feb. 10, Council, senate working on rec fee options
March 3, Council debates salary recommendation
April 7, Council approves salary recommendation
May 11, Conflict of interest policy receives council approval
June 3, Council closes the books on 2009-10

2009-10

July 16, Staff tuition program sees record year
Aug. 12, Council resumes business
Sept. 3, More budget cuts expected
Oct. 6, Council considering retirement recommendation
Nov. 11 (no story)
Dec. 3, Council opposes parking increases
Jan. 7 (no story)
Feb. 4, Compensation, performance management top council business
March 4, Hoffman responds to council's budget concerns
April 1, Council says yes to salary policy
May 6, Council learns more about salary increases, position cuts
June 3, Council closes the books on 2009-10

2008-09

Aug. 4, Council sets priorities
Sept. 4, Council talks policy
Oct. 2, Background checks get council's OK
Nov. 6 (no story)
Dec. 4, More policy work for council
Jan. 8 (no story)
Feb. 5, Council to survey P&S staff on salary, budget priorities
March 5, Tuition grants return to three-credit limit in FY10
April 9, Policy aims to keep kids safe on campus
May 7, New P&S pay grades on hold
June 4, Hoffman discusses early retirement numbers, planned position cuts

2007-08

Aug. 3, Council opens academic year with gun issue
Sept. 6 (no story)
Oct. 4 (no story)
Nov. 1 (no story)
Dec. 6 (no story)
Jan. 8, P&S Council discusses use of remaining salary dollars
Feb.8, Leadership, performance and compensation top council talks
March 6, P&S Council considers salary policy, flex pay
April 3, Council approves flex pay program, salary policy
May 2, Council responds to compensation study
June 5 (no story)

2006-07

Aug. 3, HR drafts proposal for flexible pay for P&S employees
Sept. 7, P&S Council considers extended smoking ban
Oct. 5, Smoking still an issue with P&S Council
Nov. 3, P&S Council vote favors extended smoke-free areas
December (no story)
Jan. 10, Council elects two presidents-elect
Feb. 1, P&S Council members talk money
March 30, Council ties salary increase proposal to Consumer Price Index
April 4 (no story)
May 3, Council tables flex pay motion
June 7 (no story)