Senate Event and Lecture Fund

WHEREAS, In November 2002 the UAH Faculty Senate passed a resolution that noted the importance of guest speakers and special events in fostering a vital campus life and an appreciation of UAH, and that requested that more money be made available for guest speakers and special events, and

WHEREAS, President Franz supports the goals of the resolution and has agreed to provide funds for the Senate to distribute to academic groups that will bring important and expert speakers to campus, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED

That a “Senate Event and Lecture Fund” be established, with the President’s office providing money, and the Finance and Resource Committee of the Faculty Senate selecting worthy projects, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED

That the charges of the Senate Finance and Resource Committee be amended to include the following statement: “The Committee will also be responsible for assessing proposed uses of the Senate Event and Lecture Fund. The committee will publicize the availability of the funds and request the submission of single-page proposals that describe the topic, intended audience, and credentials of guest(s), and outline the budget. The proposals will be evaluated and recommended based on their contribution to the University’s mission.”