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2020-2021 Legislation

BillFaculty Senate Meeting DateDescription
#20-21-1ASeptember 17, 2020Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. #2019-22-12 (courses). Approved by the Faculty Senate on September 17, 2020.
#20-21-1BSeptember 17, 2020Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. #2019-22-12: Organizational Changes. Approved by President Dooley on October 7, 2020. Approved by the University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees on October 23, 2020.
#20-21-2September 17, 2020Curriculum and Standards Committee, Academic Calendar Subcommittee Report, #19-20-13: Revisions to Spring 2021 Academic Calendar. Approved by President Dooley on September 24, 2020.
#20-21-3October 15, 2020Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Revisions to University Manual By-Laws Section 7. Approved by President Dooley on November 3, 2020
#20-21-4AOctober 15, 2020Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. #20-21-1 (courses). Approved by the Faculty Senate on October 15, 2020.
#20-21-4BOctober 15, 2020Curricular and Standards Committee Report #2020-2021-1: Program Changes. Approved by President Dooley on November 3, 2020.
#20-21-4COctober 15, 2020Curricular and Standards Committee Report #2020-2021-1: New Interdisciplinary Minor in Social Justice and Civic Responsibilities. Approved by President Dooley on November 3, 2020
#20-21-5October 15, 2020Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report #2020-21-1: Proposal to Change Titles of Faculty Senate Officers, Revisions to University Manual Chapters 2,5,8; Appendices B and C. Approved by President Dooley on November 3, 2020.
#20-21-6ANovember 19, 2020Curricular Report No. 2020-21-1 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate. Approved by the Faculty Senate on November 19, 2020.
#20-21-6BNovember 19, 2020Curricular Report #2020-21-1 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate: Curricular Proposals. Approved by President Dooley on December 1, 2020.
#20-21-6CNovember 19, 2020Curricular Report #2020-21-1 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate: Online Graduate Certificate in GIS and Geospatial Technologies. Approved by President Dooley on December 1, 2020.
#20-21-7ANovember 19, 2020Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. #20-21-2. Approved by the Faculty Senate on November 19, 2020.
#20-21-7BNovember 19, 2020Curricular and Standards Committee Report #2020-2021-2: Program Changes. Approved by President Dooley on December 1, 2020.
#20-21-8ANovember 19, 2020Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. #20-21-3. Approved by the Faculty Senate on November 19, 2020.
#20-21-8BNovember 19, 2020Curricular and Standards Committee Report #2020-2021-3: New Program, Creation of a Business Analytics and Intelligence Minor. Approved by President Dooley on December 1, 2020.
#20-21-9November 19, 2020General Education Subcommittee Report #20-21-1, Curriculum and Standards Committee. Approved by the Faculty Senate on November 19, 2020.
#20-21-10November 19, 2020General Education Subcommittee Report #20-21-2, Curriculum and Standards Committee. Approved by the Faculty Senate on November 19, 2020.
#20-21-11November 19, 2020Academic Calendar Subcommittee Report #20-21-1: Academic Calendar for 2026-2027. Approved by President Dooley on December 1, 2020.
#20-21-12November 19, 2020Academic Calendar Subcommittee Report #20-21-2: Revisions to Accelerated Online Calendar 2021-2022 through 2023-2024. Approved by President Dooley on December 1, 2020.
#20-21-13November 25, 2020Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Revisions University Manual Section 8.33.32, Expanding Access to Second Grade Option. Approved by President Dooley on December 1, 2020.
#20-21-14December 10, 2020Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Recommendations of the Special Committee for Curricular Committee Structure Refinement. Approved by President Dooley on December 21, 2020.
#20-21-15December 10, 2020Curricular Report #2020-21-2 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate: Curricular Proposals. Approved by President Dooley on December 21, 2020.
#20-21-16December 10, 2020Joint Report of the Curriculum and Standards and Graduate Council Report #2020-21-1 to the Faculty Senate: Abbreviated Bachelors/Masters Programs. Approved by President Dooley on December 21, 2020.
#20-21-17ADecember 10, 2020Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. #20-21-4. Approved by the Faculty Senate on December 10, 2020.
#20-21-17BDecember 10, 2020Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2020-2021-4: Curricular Changes. Approved by President Dooley on December 1, 2020
#20-21-18December 10, 2020General Education Subcommittee Report #20-21-3, Curriculum and Standards Committee. Approved by the Faculty Senate on December 10, 2020.
#20-21-19AJanuary 28, 2021Curricular Report No. 2020-21-3 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate. Approved by the Faculty Senate on January 28, 2021.
#20-21-19BJanuary 28, 2021Curricular Report #2020-21-3 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate: Curricular Proposals. Approved by President Dooley on February 2, 2021.
#20-21-19CJanuary 28, 2021Curricular Report #2020-21-3 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate: Creation of an Accelerated Online Graduate Certificate in Data Science. Approved by President Dooley on February 2, 2021.
#20-21-20January 28, 2021Joint Report of the Curriculum and Standards Committee and Graduate Council Report #2020-21-2 to the Faculty Senate: Abbreviated Bachelors/Masters Programs. Approved by President Dooley on February 2, 2021
#20-21-21AJanuary 28, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. #20-21-5. Approved by the Faculty Senate on January 28, 2021. 
#20-21-22AFebruary 18, 2021Curricular Report No. 2020-21-4 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate. Approved by Faculty Senate on February 18, 2021.
#20-21-22BFebruary 18, 2021Curricular Report #2020-21-4 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate: Curricular Proposals. Approved by President Dooley on February 23, 2021.
#20-21-22CFebruary 18, 2021Curricular Report #2020-21-4 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate: Creation of an Accelerated Online Master of Public Administration (MPA). Approved by President Dooley on March 5, 2021.
#20-21-23AFebruary 18, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. #20-21-6. Approved by Faculty Senate on February 18, 2021.
#20-21-23BFebruary 18, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2020-2021-6: Curricular Changes. Approved by President Dooley on March 5, 2021.
#20-21-24February 18, 2021Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report #2020-2021-2: Proposal to Update University Manual language on Committee Structure, Sections 5.78.12, 5.84.13, 8.20.14, 8.20.17, 8.20.30, 8.70.10, 8.70.12, 8.70.13, 8.70.20, 8.70.61, 8.70.72, 8.81.50, ad 8.81.80. Approved by President Dooley on February 23, 2021.
#20-21-25February 18, 2021Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report #2020-2021-3: Proposal to Revise Definition of General Faculty, University Manual Section 4.11.10. Approved by President Dooley on February 23, 2021.
#20-21-26March 18, 2021Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Revision to University Manual Section 7.10.11. Approved by President Dooley on March 26, 2021.
#20-21-27AMarch 18, 2021Curricular Report No. 2020-21-5 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate, Courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on March 18, 2021.
#20-21-27BMarch 18, 2021Curricular Report #2020-21-5 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate: Curricular Proposals. Approved by President Dooley on March 26, 2021.
#20-21-28AMarch 18, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. #20-21-7 (Courses). Approved by the Faculty Senate on March 18, 2021.
#20-21-28BMarch 18, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2020-2021-7: Curricular Changes. Approved by President Dooley on March 26, 2021.
#20-21-28CMarch 18, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2020-2021-7: Organizational Change, Transfer Landscape Architecture to College of Environment and Life Sciences. Approved by President Dooley on March 26, 2021.
#20-21-29AMarch 18, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. #20-21-8 (Courses). Approved by the Faculty Senate on March 18, 2021.
#20-21-29BMarch 18, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2020-2021-8: Curricular Changes. Approved by President Dooley on March 26, 2021.
#20-21-29CMarch 18, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2020-2021-8: Organizational Change, Transfer the Center for Non Violence & Peace Studies to the College of Arts and Sciences for Administrative Purposes. Approved by President Dooley on March 26, 2021.
#20-21-30March 18, 2021General Education Subcommittee Report #20-21-4, Curriculum and Standards Committee. Approved by the Faculty Senate on March 18, 2021.
#20-21-31March 18, 2021General Education Subcommittee Report #20-21-5, Curriculum and Standards Committee. Approved by the Faculty Senate on March 18, 2021.
#20-21-32April 15, 2021Research and Creative Activities Committee and Centers Review Subcommittee, Revisions to University Manual Language on Centers, Sections 8.90.10 - 8.90.40. Approved by President Dooley on April 19, 2021.
#20-21-33AApril 15, 2021Curricular Report No. 2020-21-6 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate: courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on April 15, 2021.
#20-21-33BApril 15, 2021Curricular Report #2020-21-6 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate: Curricular Proposals. Approved by President Dooley on April 19, 2021.
#20-21-34AApril 15, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. #20-21-9: courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on April 15, 2021
#20-21-34BApril 15, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2020-2021-9: Curricular Changes. Approved by President Dooley on April 19, 2021.
#20-21-34CApril 15, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2020-2021-9: Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, General Studies major. Approved by President Dooley on April 19, 2021. 
#20-21-34DApril 15, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2020-2021-9: Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Learner Designed major. Approved by President Dooley on April 19, 2021.
#20-21-35April 15, 2021 General Education Subcommittee Report #20-21-6, Curriculum and Standards Committee: courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on April 15, 2021.
#20-21-36April 15, 2021Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report #2020-2021-4: Updates to University Manual Language Referencing General Faculty and URI Board of Trustee in various sections. Approved by President Dooley on April 19, 2021.
#20-21-37April 15, 2021Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report #2020-2021-4: Creation of Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Program Language in the University Manual, Chapter 3, Sections 3.30.18 – 3.30.22. Approved by President Dooley on April 19, 2021.
#20-21-38April 15, 2021Academic Program Review Committee, Revisions to University Manual, Sections 5.86.10, 8.86.10-8.86.14. Approved by President Dooley on April 19, 2021.
#20-21-39April 15, 2021Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Revisions to Senate Membership, University Manual Constitution Articles III, IV, and V. Approved by President Dooley on May 13, 2021.
#20-21-40April 15, 2021Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Revisions to Senate Membership, University Manual By-Laws, Sections 2.1 – 2.2. Approved by President Dooley on May 13, 2021.
#20-21-41April 29, 2021Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Revisions to University Manual By-Laws, Sections 5.1 - 5.2, 6.1. Approved by President Dooley on July 15, 2021.
#20-21-42April 29, 2021Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Revisions to University Manual Section 8.27.22. Approved by President Dooley on May 13, 2021.
#20-21-43April 29, 2021Joint Report of the Curriculum and Standards Committee and Graduate Council Report #2020-21-3 to the Faculty Senate: Accelerated Bachelors/Masters Programs. Approved by President Dooley on May 13, 2021.
#20-21-44AApril 29, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. #20-21-10. Approved by the Faculty Senate on April 29, 2021.
Resolution #20-21-1April 29, 2021Support of June 19th, or Juneteenth, being designated an official holiday
Resolution #20-21-2April 29, 2021Commitment to Anti-Racism
Resolution #20-21-3May 13, 2021Recognition of President David M. Dooley,
Resolution #20-21-4May 13, 2021Recognition of Faculty Senate President, Megan M. Echevarria
Resolution #20-21-5May 13, 2021Recognition of Faculty Senate Specialist, Joanne Lawrence

2021-2022 Legislation

BillFaculty Senate Meeting DateDescription
#21-22-1September 30, 2021Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee: Bereavement Policy and Revisions to University Manual Sections 8.39.11 and 8.51.13. Approved by President Parlange on October 14, 2021.
#21-22-2ASeptember 30, 2021Special Summer Curriculum Committee #2021-22-1a, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on September 30, 2021
#21-22-3ASeptember 30, 2021Special Summer Curriculum Committee #2021-22-1b, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on September 30, 2021
#21-22-3BSeptember 30, 2021Special Summer Curriculum Committee Report #2021-2022-1B: Curricular Proposals. Approved by President Parlange on October 14, 2021.
#21-22-4ASeptember 30, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. #2021-22-1, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on September 30, 2021
#21-22-4BSeptember 30, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2021-2022-1: New Program: Undergraduate Minor in Interdisciplinary Neuroscience. Approved by President Parlange on October 14, 2021.
#21-22-5September 30, 2021Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report #2021-2022-1, Clarify and Expand Language for Emeritus Status. Approved by President Parlange on October 14, 2021.
#21-22-6May 13, 2021 (pending approval of referendum)Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report #2020-2021-5: Proposed Changes to the University Manual, Constitution of the Faculty Senate, and the By-Laws of the Faculty Senate: Gender Neutrality. Approved by President Parlange on October 14, 2021.
#21-22-7October 21, 2021Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee: Revision of Honorary Degree Committee, University Manual Chapter 5, Section 5.60.10. Approved by President Parlange on October 27, 2021.
#21-22-8AOctober 21, 2021Curricular Report No. 2021-22-1 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate, course. Approved by the Faculty Senate on October 21, 2021.
#21-22-8BOctober 21, 2021Curricular Report No. 2021-22-1 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate, Curricular Proposals. Approved by President Parlange on October 27, 2021.
#21-22-9AOctober 21, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-22-2, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on October 21, 2021.
#21-22-9BOctober 21, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2021-2022-2: Curriculum Changes. Approved by President Parlange on October 27, 2021.
#21-22-10October 21, 2021Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report #2021-2022-2a: Proposed Changes to the University Manual, Chapter 11, Section 11.10.11, Procedures for Changing the Manual. Approved by President Parlange on October 27, 2021.
#21-22-11October 21, 2021Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report #2021-2022-2c: Proposed Changes to the University Manual, Faculty Senate Constitution, Article VII, paragraphs 1 and 6 – Amendment of the Constitution. Approved by President Parlange on November 22, 2021.
#21-22-12November 18, 2021Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report #2021-2022-2b: Proposed Changes to the University Manual, Faculty Senate By-Laws, Section 12.1, Amendment of By-Laws. Approved by President Parlange on November 22, 2021.
#21-22-13ANovember 18, 2021Curricular Report No. 2021-22-2 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on November 18, 2021
#21-22-13BNovember 18, 2021Curricular Report No. 2021-22-2 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate: Curricular Proposals. Approved by President Parlange on November 22, 2021.
#21-22-14ANovember 18, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-22-3, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on November 18, 2021.
#21-22-14BNovember 18, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-2022-3: Organizational Change. Approved by President Parlange on November 22, 2021.
#21-22-15ADecember 9, 2021Curricular Report No. 2021-22-3 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on December 9, 2021.
#21-22-15BDecember 9, 2021Curricular Report #2021-22-3 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate: Curricular Proposals. Approved by President Parlange on December 17, 2021.
#21-22-16ADecember 9, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-22-4, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on December 9, 2021.
#21-22-16BDecember 9, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-2022-4: program changes. Approved by President Parlange on December 17, 2021.
#21-22-16CDecember 9, 2021Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-2022-4: Organizational Change-Film Media Department. Approved by President Parlange on December 17, 2021. Approved by URI Board of Trustees on January 20, 2022.
#21-22-17December 9, 2021General Education Committee Report No. 2021-22-1, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on December 9, 2021.
#21-22-18January 27, 2022Academic Calendar Committee Report No. 2021-2022-1: Academic Calendar for 2027-2028. Approved by President Parlange on February 15, 2022.
#21-22-19AJanuary 27, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-22-5, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on January 27, 2022.
#21-22-19BJanuary 27, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-2022-5: program changes. Approved by President Parlange on February 15, 2022.
#21-22-20January 27, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-2022-5: New Programs. Approved by President Parlange on February 15, 2022.
#21-22-21AFebruary 24, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-2022-5: New Programs: BS in Nutrition. Approved by President Parlange on February 15, 2022. Approved by URI Board of Trustees on April 22, 2022.
#21-22-21BFebruary 24, 2022General Education Committee Report No. 2021-22-2, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on January 27, 2022.
#21-22-21CFebruary 24, 2022Curricular Report #2021-22-4 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate: Creation of Two Track in MS in Dietetics. Approved by President Parlange on March 23, 2022.
#21-22-21DFebruary 24, 2022Curricular Report #2021-22-4 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate: Creation of URI Online Post Graduate Certificate for School Library Media Certification. Approved by President Parlange on March 23, 2022.
#21-22-21EFebruary 24, 2022Curricular Report #2021-22-4 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate: Creation of URI Online Graduate Certificate in Quantum Computing. Approved by President Parlange on March 23, 2022.
#21-22-22AFebruary 24, 2022Curricular Report #2021-22-4 from the Graduate Council to the Faculty Senate, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on February 24, 2022.
#21-22-22BFebruary 24, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-2022-6: program changes. Approved by President Parlange on March 23, 2022.
#21-22-22CFebruary 24, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-2022-6: Name Change – School of Professional Studies. Approved by President Parlange on March 23, 2022.
#21-22-23February 24, 2022General Education Committee Report No. 2021-22-3, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on February 24, 2022.
#21-22-24February 24, 2022Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee: Policy on Policies. Approved by President Parlange on March 23, 2022.
#21-22-25February 24, 2022Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee: University Manual Appendix G. Approved by President Parlange on March 23, 2022.
#21-22-26AMarch 24, 2022Curricular Report #2021-2022-05 from the Graduate Council, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate March 24, 2022.
#21-22-26BMarch 24, 2022Curricular Report #2021-2022-05 from the Graduate Council, programs. Approved by President Parlange on March 29, 2022.
#21-22-27AMarch 24, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-2022-07, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate March 24, 2022.
#21-22-27BMarch 24, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-2022-07, programs. Approved by President Parlange on March 29, 2022.
#21-22-28March 24, 2022General Education Committee Report No. 2021-2022-04, courses, Approved by Faculty Senate March 24, 2022.
#21-22-29March 24, 2022Committee for Research and Creative Activities Committee, Center Review Subcommittee Report. Changes to University Manual 8.90.20-8.90.30. Approved by President Parlange on March 29, 2022.
#21-22-30AApril 14, 2022Curricular Report #2021-2022-05 from the Graduate Council, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on April 14, 2022.
#21-22-30BApril 14, 2022Curricular Report #2021-2022-05 from the Graduate Council, program changes. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-30CApril 14, 2022Curricular Report #2021-2022-05 from the Graduate Council, URI Online Master’s Degree in Data Science. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022. Approved by URI Board of Trustees on September 23, 2022.
#21-22-30DApril 14, 2022Curricular Report #2021-2022-05 from the Graduate Council, Program Closure Special Education Program. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022. Approved by URI Board of Trustees on September 23, 2022.
#21-22-30EApril 14, 2022Curricular Report #2021-2022-05 from the Graduate Council, Certificate in Medication Outcomes. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-30FApril 14, 2022Curricular Report #2021-2022-05 from the Graduate Council, Online Graduate Certificate in Data Analysis for Accounting. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-30GApril 14, 2022Curricular Report #2021-2022-05 from the Graduate Council, Online Graduate Certificate in Learning and Development. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-31April 14, 2022Joint Report #2021-2022-01 of the Curriculum and Standards and Graduate Council Report, ABMs. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-32AApril 14, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-2022-08, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on April 14, 2022.
#21-22-32BApril 14, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-2022-08, program changes. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-32CApril 14, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-2022-08, Undergraduate Certificate in FinTech. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-32DApril 14, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-2022-08, Undergraduate track in FinTech for Finance Majors. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-32EApril 14, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-2022-08, Creation of a Minor in Cannabis Studies. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-32FApril 14, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-2022-08, Organizational Change for Criminology and Criminal Justice from Program to Department. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022. Approved by URI Board of Trustees on September 23, 2022.
#21-22-33April 14, 2022General Education Committee Report No. 2021-2022-05, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on April 14, 2022.
#21-22-34April 14, 2022Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee: FS Meeting Calendar AY 2022-2023. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-35April 14, 2022Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee: Revision to University Manual Chapter 3, URI Research Foundation Board of Directors. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-36April 14, 2022Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee: Change Manual Language, Appendix C: By-Laws, Regarding Senate Meeting Schedule. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-37April 14, 2022Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee: Change Manual Language, Appendix C: By-Laws, Membership for Standing Committees. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-38April 14, 2022Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee: Change Manual Language, Appendix C: By-Laws, Move Nominating Committee Selection to December. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-39April 14, 2022Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee: Change Manual Language, Chapter 4, Regarding Graduate Faculty Status. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-40April 14, 2022Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee: Add Manual Language, Chapter 11, Regarding University Manual Maintenance Schedule. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-41April 14, 2022Recommendation of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee: Change Manual Language, Chapter 5, Alignment of Language with Title IX and URI Board of Trustees’ Sexual Harassment Policy. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-42April 14, 2022Center Review Subcommittee: Change Manual Language, Appendix C: By-Laws, Section 4. Revision of Center Review Committee Charge Language. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-43 (includes informational items)April 14, 2022Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee: Allow CBUM Committee to Use Editorial Process of Referral to the Agreement between the URI Board of Trustees and the URI Chapter of the AAUP. Approved by President Parlange on April 19, 2022.
#21-22-44April 28, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report No. 2021-2022-09, Clarification to University Manual Language for Pass/Fail option, Chapter 8, Section 8.37.16. Approved by President Parlange on May 3, 2022.
#21-22-45April 28, 2022Academic Calendar Committee Report No. 2021-2022-02, Accelerated Online Calendar for Academic Year 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. Approved by President Parlange on May 3, 2022.
#21-22-46April 28, 2022Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Emergency Power to Approve Curriculum During Summer 2022. Approved by President Parlange on May 3, 2022.
Resolution #21-22-1September 30, 2021Resolution Honoring Provost Donald DeHayes. Approved by President Parlange on October 14, 2021.
Resolution #21-22-2January 27, 2022Resolution to Defend Academic Freedom and Reject Any Attempt to interfere with Faculty Autonomy in Teaching Racial and Social Justice. Approved by President Parlange on February 15, 2022.
Resolution #21-22-3April 28, 2022Resolution Recognition Honoring Faculty Senate President Audrey Cardany. Approved by President Parlange on May 3, 2022.

2022-2023 Legislation

BillFaculty Senate Meeting DateDescription
#22-23-1AJune 13, 2022 (FSEC)Special Summer Curriculum Committee Report, #2022-2023-1, courses. Approved by FSEC on June 21, 2022.
#22-23-1BJune 13, 2022 (FSEC)Special Summer Curriculum Committee Report, #2022-2023-1, programs (Joint Informational Report). Approved by President Parlange on June 30, 2022.
#22-23-2September 29, 2022Addition of Land Acknowledgement to Chapter 1 of the University Manual. Approved by President Parlange on October 19, 2022.
#22-23-3ASeptember 29, 2022Special Summer Curriculum Committee Report, #2022-2023-2, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on September 29, 2022.
#22-23-3BSeptember 29, 2022Special Summer Curriculum Committee Report, #2022-2023-2, programs. Approved by President Parlange on October 19, 2022.
#22-23-4ASeptember 29, 2022Special Summer Curriculum Committee Report, #2022-2023-3, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on September 29, 2022.
#22-23-4BSeptember 29, 2022Special Summer Curriculum Committee Report, #2022-2023-3, programs. Approved by President Parlange on October 19, 2022.
#22-23-4CSeptember 29, 2022Special Summer Curriculum Committee Report, #2022-2023-3, new program BS in Early Childhood Education, Pre-K-2. Approved by President Parlange on October 19, 2022. Approved by URI Board of Trustees on November 4, 2022.
#22-23-5ASeptember 29, 2022Curriculum and Standards Report #2022-2023-1, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on September 29, 2022.
#22-23-5BSeptember 29, 2022Curriculum and Standards Report #2022-2023-1, programs. Approved by President Parlange on October 19, 2022.
#22-23-6September 29, 2022General Education Committee Report #2022-2023-1. Approved by Faculty Senate on September 29, 2022.
#22-23-7AOctober 20, 2022Curricular Report No. 2022-2023-1 from the Graduate Council, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on October 20, 2022.
#22-23-8AOctober 20, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-02, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on October 20, 2022.
#22-23-8BOctober 20, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-02, New BA in World Language Education. Approved by President Parlange on November 1, 2022. Approved by URI Board of Trustees on November 4, 2022.
#22-23-9October 20, 2022General Education Committee Report #2022-2023-2. Approved by Faculty Senate on October 20, 2022.
#22-23-10October 20, 2022Academic Calendar Committee Report #2022-2023-1, add Juneteenth to Summer Calendars for AY 2023, 2024, 2025. Approved by President Parlange on November 1, 2022.
#22-23-11October 20, 2022Academic Calendar Committee Report #2022-2023-2, Revising Calendar to Adjust Thanksgiving Break, AY 2024, 2026, and 2027 (not 2025). Approved by President Parlange on November 1, 2022.
#22-23-12October 20, 2022Academic Calendar Committee Report #2022-2023-3, Revisions to Academic Calendar for Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day for fall 2028 – fall 2036. Approved by President Parlange on November 1, 2022.
#22-23-13ANovember 17, 2022Curricular Report No. 2022-2023-2 from the Graduate Council, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on November 17, 2022.
#22-23-13BNovember 17, 2022Curricular Report No. 2022-2023-2 from the Graduate Council, programs. Approved by President Parlange on December 2, 2022.
#22-23-13CNovember 17, 2022Curricular Report No. 2022-2023-2 from the Graduate Council, Statistics Track in Computer Science PhD program. Approved by President Parlange on December 2, 2022.
#22-23-13DNovember 17, 2022Curricular Report No. 2022-2023-2 from the Graduate Council, Mathematical Statistics and Probability Track in Mathematics PhD program. Not approved by President Parlange on December 2, 2022.
#22-23-14ANovember 17, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-03, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on November 17, 2022.
#22-23-14BNovember 17, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-03, programs, Approved by President Parlange on December 2, 2022.
#22-23-14CNovember 17, 2022Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-03, Minor in Offshore Wind Energy. Approved by President Parlange on December 2, 2022.
#22-23-15November 17, 2022General Education Committee Report #2022-2023-3, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on November 17, 2022.
#22-23-16November 17, 2022Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report, #2022-2023-5. Recommendation to Add New Section 11.10.17. Approved by President Parlange on December 2, 2022.
#22-23-17November 17, 2022Center Review Subcommittee Report #2022-2023-1. New Institute for Research Computing Center. Approved by President Parlange on December 2, 2022.
#22-23-18December 8, 2022Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee, Report #2022-2023-8, Changes to University Manual Chapter 10, Section 10.90.16. Approved by President Parlange on December 16, 2022.
#22-23-19December 8, 2022Curricular Report No. 2022-2023-3 from the Graduate Council, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on December 8, 2022.
#22-23-20AJanuary 26, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-04, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on December 8, 2022.
#22-23-20BJanuary 26, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-04, Suspension of Admission for the BS Non-Profit Administration program. Approved by President Parlange on December 16, 2022.
#22-23-20CJanuary 26, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-04, New Early Childhood Care and Education TCP Certificate. Approved by President Parlange on December 16, 2022.
#22-23-21January 26, 2023General Education Committee Report #2022-2023-4, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on December 8, 2022.
#22-23-22AJanuary 26, 2023Curricular Report No. 2022-2023-4 from the Graduate Council, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on January 26, 2023.
#22-23-22BJanuary 26, 2023Curricular Report No. 2022-2023-4 from the Graduate Council, New Social Media Certificate. Approved by President Parlange on January 31, 2023.
#22-23-23AJanuary 26, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-05, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on January 26, 2023.
#22-23-23BJanuary 26, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-05, Program Closure: BS in NonProfit Administration. Approved by President Parlange on January 31, 2023 and by the URI Board of Trustees on April 21, 2023.
#22-23-23CJanuary 26, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-05, Program Closure: BS in Professional Leadership Studies. Approved by President Parlange on January 31, 2023 and by the URI Board of Trustees on April 21, 2023.
#22-23-24January 26, 2023General Education Committee Report #2022-2023-05, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on January 26, 2023.
#22-23-25January 26, 2023Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee, Report #2022-2023-12 (Amended), Correction of Language in University Manual Chapter 6, Section 6.12.11. Approved by President Parlange on February 9, 2023.
#22-23-26AFebruary 23, 2023Curricular Report No. 2022-2023-5 from the Graduate Council, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on February 23, 2023.
#22-23-26BFebruary 23, 2023Curricular Report No. 2022-2023-5 from the Graduate Council, program. Approved by President Parlange on March 6, 2023.
#22-23-26CFebruary 23, 2023Curricular Report No. 2022-2023-5 from the Graduate Council, New Interdisciplinary Neuroscience ABM. Approved by President Parlange on March 6, 2023.
#22-23-27AFebruary 23, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-06, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on February 23, 2023.
#22-23-27BFebruary 23, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-06, programs. Approved by President Parlange on March 6, 2023.
#22-23-27CFebruary 23, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-06, Organizational Change: Change department name and course code for Nutrition (Nutrition and Food Sciences). Approved by President Parlange on March 6, 2023.
#22-23-29February 23, 2023General Education Committee Report #2022-2023-6, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on February 23, 2023.
#22-23-30February 23, 2023Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee, Report #2022-2023-16, Changes and Additions to University Manual Chapter 8, Sections 8.53.20 – 8.53.24, Incompletes. Approved by President Parlange on March 6, 2023.
#22-23-31February 23, 2023Academic Calendar Committee Report #2022-2023-4, Add Information on Commencement Weekend to URI Calendar. Approved by President Parlange on March 6, 2023.
#22-23-32March 23, 2023Faculty Senate Executive Committee Report, Revisions to University Manual Appendix C, By-Laws of the Faculty Senate, Section 2.7. Approved by President Parlange on March 30, 2023.
#22-23-33AMarch 23, 2023Curricular Report No. 2022-2023-6 from the Graduate Council, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on March 23, 2023.
#22-23-33BMarch 23, 2023Curricular Report No. 2022-2023-6 from the Graduate Council, program changes. Approved by President Parlange on March 30, 2023.
#22-23-33CMarch 23, 2023Curricular Report No. 2022-2023-6 from the Graduate Council, New Program (PhD in Education). Approved by President Parlange on March 30, 2023 and by the Board of Trustees on April 21, 2023.
#22-23-34AMarch 23, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-07, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on March 23, 2023.
#22-23-34BMarch 23, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-07, programs. Approved by President Parlange on March 30, 2023.
#22-23-34CMarch 23, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-07a, new certificate. Approved by President Parlange on March 30, 2023.
#22-23-35March 23, 2023General Education Committee Report #2022-2023-7, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on March 23, 2023.
#22-23-36March 23, 2023Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee, Report #2022-2023-15, Changes to University Manual Appendix C, By-Laws of the Faculty Senate, Section 7.3. Approved by President Parlange on March 30 2023.
#22-23-37March 23, 2023Academic Calendar Committee Report #2022-2023-5, AY 2028-2029 calendar. Approved by President Parlange on March 30, 2023.
#22-23-38AApril 20, 2023Curricular Report No. 2022-2023-7 from the Graduate Council, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on April 20, 2023.
#22-23-38BApril 20, 2023Curricular Report No. 2022-2023-7 from the Graduate Council, program changes. Approved by President Parlange on May 4, 2023.
#22-23-38CApril 20, 2023Curricular Report #2022-2023-07 from the Graduate Council, new certificates. Approved by President Parlange on May 4, 2023.
#22-23-38DApril 20, 2023Curricular Report #2022-2023-07 from the Graduate Council, new programs (Health Outcomes and Data Analytics MS and Master of Professional Studies). Approved by President Parlange on May 4, 2023 and by the Board of Trustees on June 29, 2023.
#22-23-39AApril 20, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-08, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on April 20, 2023.
#22-23-39BApril 20, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-08, program changes. Approved by Faculty Senate on April 20, 2023 and by President Parlange May 4, 2023.
#22-23-39CApril 20, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-08, new BS Environmental Education. Approved by Faculty Senate on April 20, 2023. Signed by President Parlange on May 4, 2023 and approved by the Board of Trustees on June 29, 2023.
#22-23-40AApril 20, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-09, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on April 20, 2023.
#22-23-40BApril 20, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-09, program changes. Approved by Faculty Senate on April 20, 2023 and by President Parlange May 4, 2023.
#22-23-40CApril 20, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-09, new Materials Engineering Minor. Approved by Faculty Senate on April 20, 2023 and by President Parlange May 4, 2023.
#22-23-40DApril 20, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-09, organizational change - College of Education and Professional Studies. Approved by Faculty Senate on April 20, 2023 and by the Board of Trustees on June 29, 2023.
#22-23-41April 20, 2023General Education Committee Report #2022-2023-8, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on April 20, 2023.
#22-23-42April 20, 2023General Education Committee Report #2022-2023-9, courses. Approved by Faculty Senate on April 20, 2023.
#22-23-43April 20, 2023Academic Calendar Committee Report, accelerated online and summer calendars. Approved by President Parlange on May 4, 2023.
#22-23-44April 20, 2023Center Review Subcommittee Report, Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Center. Approved by President Parlange on May 4, 2023.
#22-23-45AMay 4, 2023Curricular Report #2022-2023-8 from the Graduate Council, Courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on May 4, 2023.
#22-23-45BMay 4, 2023Curricular Report #2022-2023-8 from the Graduate Council, Two New Masters (Professional Science and Environmental Management). Approved by the Faculty Senate on May 4, 2023, signed by President Parlange on May 16, 2023 and approved by the Board of Trustees on June 29, 2023.
#22-23-45CMay 4, 2023Curricular Report #2022-2023-8 from the Graduate Council, Program Closure (Joint PhD in Education). Approved by the Faculty Senate on May 4, 2023, signed by President Parlange on May 16, 2023 and approved by the Board of Trustees on June 29, 2023.
#22-23-46May 4, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2022-2023-10, Program Change (International Studies BA). Approved by the Faculty Seante on May 4, 2023 and by President Parlange on May 16, 2023.
September 29, 2022Athletics Advisory Board/Presidential Informational Report - Accepted by the Faculty Senate on September 29, 2022.
IFSR 2022-2023-1September 29, 2022Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report #2022-2023-1. Accepted by Faculty Senate on September 29, 2022.
IFSR 2022-2023-2September 29, 2022Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report #2022-2023-2. Accepted by Faculty Senate on September 29, 2022.
IFSR 2022-2023-3October 20, 2022Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report, #2022-2023-3. Accepted by Faculty Senate on October 20, 2022.
IFSR 2022-2023-4November 17, 2022Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report, #2022-2023-6. Editorial Changes to University Manual moving University Ombud Information from Chapter 2 to Chapter 5. Accepted by Faculty Senate on November 17, 2022.
IFSR 2022-2023-5December 8, 2022Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report, #2022-2023-9. Editorial Changes to University Manual Chapter 5, Section 5.70.10. Accepted by Faculty Senate on December 8, 2022.
IFSR 2022-2023-6December 8, 2022Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report, #2022-2023-10. Editorial Changes to University Manual Chapter 4, Sections 4.60.15 and 4.61.10. Accepted by Faculty Senate on December 8, 2022.
IFSR 2022-2023-7March 23, 2023Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report, #2022-2023-18. Update on implementation timeline for new policy Resolving Grades of Incomplete. Accepted by the Faculty Senate on March 23, 2023.
IFSR 2022-2023-8March 23, 2023Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report, #2022-2023-19. Editorial Changes to University Manual Chapter 8, Sections 8.53.10, 8.53.11, 8.53.14, and 8.56.10. Accepted by the Faculty Senate on March 23, 2023.
IFSR 2022-2023-9April 20, 2023Presidential Informational Report, Amendments to Appendix F of the University Manual relating to transfer policies between RI Institutions of Higher Education. Accepted by the Faculty Senate on April 20, 2023.
IFSR 2022-2023-10May 4, 2023Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report, #2022-2023-20. Editorial changes to the University Manual, Chapter 8, Section 8.20.52 to clarify language regarding Minors.
IFSR #2022-2023-10May 4, 2023Constitution, By-Laws, and University Manual Committee Report, #2022-2023-20. Editorial changes to the University Manual, Chapter 8, Section 8.20.73 to clarify language regarding Undergraduate Certificates.
Resolution #22-23-1December 8, 2022Resolution Honoring Interim Provost LAURA BEAUVAIS. Approved by President Parlange on December 16, 2022.
Resolution #22-23-2Feburary 23, 2023Resolution Offering Solidarity and Support to Fellow Colleagues and Associated Communities in Florida. Approved by President Parlange on March 6, 2023.
Resolution #22-23-3March 23, 2023Resolution Honoring Vice President for Research and Economic Development PETER SNYDER. Approved by President Parlange on March 30, 2023.
Resolution #22-23-4May 4, 2023Resolution Honoring outgoing Faculty Senate President MICHAEL RICE on May 4, 2023.
Resolution #22-23-5May 4, 2023Resolution Honoring outgoing Faculty Senate Specialist JOANNE LAWRENCE on May 4, 2023.

2023-2024 Legislation

BillFaculty Senate Meeting DateDescription
#23-24-01August 16, 2023Special Summer Curriculum Committee Reports, #2023-2024-1A and 2A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate Executive Committee on August 16, 2023.
#23-24-01August 16, 2023Graduate Council Report, #2023-2024-1A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate Executive Committee on August 16, 2023.
#23-24-02August 16, 2023Special Summer Curriculum Committee Reports, #2023-2024-1B and 2B, program changes. Approved by President Parlange on August 28, 2023.
#23-24-02August 16, 2023Graduate Council Report, #2023-2024-1B, program changes and one new graduate certificate (Ocean Science). Approved by President Parlange on August 28, 2023.
#23-24-03September 21, 2023Special Summer Curriculum Committee Reports, #2023-2024-3A and 4A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on September 21, 2023.
#23-24-03September 21, 2023Graduate Council Reports, #2023-2024-2A, 3A, and 4A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on September 21, 2023.
#23-24-03September 21, 2023General Education Committee Report #2023-2024-1A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on September 21, 2023.
#23-24-04September 21, 2023Constitution, By-Law's, and University Manual Committee Report #2023-2024-1. Approved by President Parlange on October 3, 2023.
#23-24-05October 19, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report 2023-2024-1A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on October 19, 2023.
#23-24-05October 19, 2023General Education Committee Report 2023-2024-2A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on October 19, 2023.
#23-24-05October 19, 2023Graduate Council Report 2023-2024-5A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on October 19, 2023.
#23-24-06October 19, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report 2023-2024-1B, program changes and new minors. Approved by President Parlange on November 2, 2023.
#23-24-07October 19, 2023Graduate Council Report 2023-2024-5B, program changes. Approved by President Parlange on November 2, 2023.
#23-24-08October 19, 2023Constitution, By-Law's, and University Manual Committee Reports #2023-2024-2 and #2023-2024-6, amending Chapter 8 of the University Manual, Academic Regulations. Approved by President Parlange on November 2, 2023.
#23-24-09October 19, 2023Constitution, By-Laws and University Manual Report #2023-2024-3, amending Chapter 5 of the University Manual, University Committees. Approved by President Parlange on November 8, 2023.
#23-24-10October 19, 2023Constitution, By-Laws and University Manual Report #2023-2024-4, amending Chapter 9 of the University Manual, Student Activities. Approved by President Parlange on November 2, 2023.
#23-24-11November 16, 2023Constitution, By-Laws and University Manual Report #2023-2024-5, amending Chapter 3 of the University Manual. Approved by President Parlange on November 2, 2023.
#23-24-11November 16, 2023General Education Committee Report 2023-2024-3A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on November 16, 2023.
#23-24-11November 16, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report 2023-2024-3A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on November 16, 2023.
#23-24-12November 16, 2023Graduate Council Report 2023-2024-6A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on November 16, 2023.
#23-24-12November 16, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report 2023-2024-3B, program changes and new Global Education Minor. Approved by the Faculty Senate on November 16, 2023. Approved by President Parlange on December 8, 2023
#23-24-12November 16, 2023Graduate Council Reports 2023-2024-6B and 6C, program changes and new Certificates. Approved by the Faculty Senate on November 16, 2023. Approved by President Parlange on December 8, 2023
#23-24-13December 7, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report 2023-2024-04A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on December 7, 2023.
#23-24-13December 7, 2023General Education Committee Report 2023-2024-04A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on December 7, 2023.
#23-24-14December 7, 2023Constitution, By-Laws and University Manual Committee Reports 2023-2024-07 and 2023-2024-08, amendments to Chapter 8 of the University Manual. Approved by President Parlange on January 3, 2024.
#23-24-14December 7, 2023Graduate Council Report 2023-2024-07, program (Environmental and Natural Resources Economics ABM). Approved by President Parlange on January 3, 2024.
#23-24-14December 7, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report 2023-2024-4B, organizational change (creates Department of Journalism and Public Relations). Approved by President Parlange on January 3, 2024.
#23-24-15December 7, 2023Curriculum and Standards Committee Report 2023-2024-05A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on January 25, 2024.
#23-24-15January 25, 2024Graduate Council Report 2023-2024-8A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on January 25, 2024.
#23-24-16January 25, 2024Curriculum and Standards Committee Report 5B, program changes and New Minor in Queer and Transgender Studies and a departmental name change from Health Studies to Public Health. Approved by President Parlange on 1/29/24.
#23-24-16January 25, 2024Graduate Council Report 2023-2024-08B, program changes and New UI Design Certificate and new ABM Specialization for Chemical Engineering. Approved by President Parlange on January 29, 2024.
#23-24-17February 22, 2024Academic Calendar Committee Report 2023-2024-01, establishing the calendar for AY 2029-2030. Approved by President Parlange on January 29, 2024.
#23-24-17February 22, 2024Curriculum and Standards Committee Report 2023-2024-6A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on February 22, 2024.
#23-24-17February 22, 2024General Education Committee Report 2023-2024-06, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on February 22, 2024.
#23-24-18February 22, 2024Graduate Council Report 2023-2024-09A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on February 22, 2024.
#23-24-18February 22, 2024Curriculum and Standards Committee Report 2023-2024-6B, program modifications and new undergraduate certificate (Early Intervention). Approved by President Parlange on March 6, 2024.
#23-24-18February 22, 2024Constitution, By-Laws and University Manual Report 2023-2024-17, amending Chapter 5 (University Committees, eliminates JCAP) of the University Manual. Approved by President Parlange on March 6, 2024.
#23-24-19March 28, 2024Teaching, Advising and Assessment Committee Report 2023-2024-01 (rescinds the Exam Proctoring Policy for Online Courses). Approved by President Parlange on March 6, 2024.
#23-24-19March 28, 2024Curriculum and Standards Committee Report 2023-2024-7A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on March 28, 2024.
#23-24-19March 28, 2024General Education Committee Report 2023-2024-07A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on March 28, 2024.
#23-24-19March 28, 2024Graduate Council Report 2023-2024-10A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on March 28, 2024.
#23-24-20March 28, 2024Curriculum and Standards Committee Report 2023-2024-7B, program modifications and new undergraduate certificate (Nuclear Engineering). Approved by President Parlange on April 9, 2024.
#23-24-20March 28, 2024Curriculum and Standards Committee Report 2023-2024-7C, organizational change: reduces the required number of upper division credits for BA degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences. Approved by President Parlange on April 9, 2024.
#23-24-20March 28, 2024Graduate Council Report 2023-2024-09B, program changes and New Graduate Certificate in Cell and Molecular Biology. Approved by President Parlange on April 9, 2024.
#23-24-20March 28, 2024Graduate Council Report 2023-2024-10B, New Special Education ABM and new Certificates in Future Autonomous Systems, Nuclear Engineering and Wearable and Neuro-Technologies. Approved by President Parlange on April 9, 2024.
#23-24-20March 28, 2024Graduate Council Report 2023-2024-10C, New MA in UX/UI Design. Approved by the URI Board of Trustees on April 26, 2024.
#23-24-20March 28, 2024Academic Calendar Committee, Summer Sessions 2027 Academic Calendar. Approved by President Parlange on April 9, 2024.
#23-24-21April 18, 2024Curriculum and Standards Committee Report 2023-2024-8A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on April 18, 2024.
#23-24-21April 18, 2024General Education Committee Report 2023-2024-08, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on April 18, 2024.
#23-24-21April 18, 2024Graduate Council Report 2023-2024-11A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on April 18, 2024.
#23-24-21April 18, 2024Constitution, By-Laws and University Manual Reports 2023-2024-11, 12, and 13, editorial revisions to Appendix C of the University Manual addressing invisible duties of Committee Chairs. Approved by the Faculty Senate on April 18, 2024
#23-24-21April 18, 2024Committee on Research and Creative Activities - By-Laws Amendment Report, modifies Sections 4.40 through 4.46 of Appendix C of the University Manual.
#23-24-22April 18, 2024Curriculum and Standards Committee Report 2023-2024-8B, program modifications. Approved by President Parlange on May 2, 2024.
#23-24-22April 18, 2024Graduate Council Report 2023-2024-11B, program changes, transcript endorsement (special education), and new Graduate Certificates in Industry 4.0 and Econometrics and Data Analysis. Approved by President Parlange on May 2, 2024.
#23-24-22April 18, 2024Graduate Council Report 2023-2024-11C, new Master of Science in Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling. Approved by President Parlange on May 2, 2024. Approved by the URI Board of Trustees 6/28/24.
#23-24-22April 18, 2024Constitution, By-Laws and University Manual Reports 2023-2024-18 (Chapter 8 of the University Manual amendments related to dissolving JCAP) and 2023-2024-20 (Chapter 8 of the University Manual amendments related to academic calendar guidelines). Approved by President Parlange on May 2, 2024.
#23-24-23May 2, 2024Graduate Council Report 2023-2024-12A, courses. Approved by the Faculty Senate on May 2, 2024.
#23-24-23May 2, 2024Faculty Senate Executive Committee Report 2023-2024-03, creates a Special Budget and Administration Committee, Approved by the Faculty Senate on May 2, 2024.
#23-24-23May 2, 2024Faculty Senate Executive Committee Report 2023-2024-04, creates a Special Advisory Committee on General Education Program Evaluation. Approved by the Faculty Senate on May 2, 2024.
#23-24-24May 2, 2024Graduate Council Report 12B, new ABM's in Accounting, Public Administration, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and new Graduate Certificate in Ocean Policy and Science. Approved by President Parlange on May 14, 2024.
IFSR #2023-2024-1May 2, 2024Curriculum and Standards Committee Report #2023-2024-2, clarifying specializations in previously approved program of study. Accepted by the Faculty Senate on 10/19/23.
IFSR #2023-2024-2May 2, 2024Academic Calendar Committee Report #2023-2024-1, editorial change to indicate December commencement dates. Accepted by the Faculty Senate on 10/19/23.
IFSR #2023-2024-3May 2, 2024Faculty Senate Executive Committee Report #2023-2024-1, editorial change to Appendix G of the University Manual. Accepted by the Faculty Senate on 10/19/23.
IFSR #2023-2024-4May 2, 2024Constitution, By-Laws and University Manual Committee Reports #2023-2024-15 and #2023-2024-16. (Administrative Reports amending Chapter 5 of the University Manual). Accepted by the Faculty Senate on February 22, 2024.
November 16, 2023Resolution honoring FRANCA CIRELLI upon her retirement. Signed by President Parlange on 11/27/23.
May 2, 2024Resolution honoring the University Ombuds, Alfred Killilea and Gerry Tyler upon their retirement.
May 2, 2024Resolution honoring outgoing Faculty Senate President Dr. Bahram Nassersharif.