Academic 9-29-16

MEETING START TIME: 4:05

ATTENDANCE:

Committee: Chairman Garcia, Vice-Chair Temple, Senator Curtis

Absent: Senator Russo

Non-Committee: N/A

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:

  • Library Hours Workshop
    • Our current library hours:
      • Weekdays: 7:30AM-12:00PM
      • Fridays: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
      • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00PM
      • Sunday: 1:00PM- 12:00AM
    • Most schools have more than one libraries. Brown University has 8 Libraries
    • Plan is to send a memo to Dean Karim Boughida with our recommendations:
      • Extend Library hours 2 weeks before finals
      • Increase the 24 hour room to the entire first floor or more during finals and reading days
      • Earlier opening times on weekends for the library
    • Our Questions:
      • Can the library afford staffing people overnight for a few days?
      • How many students can the library seat? Per floor? What is capacity?
      • What alternative spaces could be open to students near finals week?

MEETING ADJOURNMENT TIME:  4:47