Committee on Committees Committee

RESOLUTION 4411, 5/13/20: 2020-2021 Standing Committee Chairs: BE IT RESOLVED, that in accord with Article VIII.A.2 of its Bylaws the Faculty Senate standing committees have elected their respective 2020-2021 chairs as follows:

1. Committee on Academic and Curricular Affairs: Senator Wessling
2. Committee on Educational Resources and Services: Senator Surface
3. Committee on Faculty Personnel and Welfare: Senator Helm
4. Committee on Goals and Directions: Senator Schulz
5. Committee on Professional Development: Senator

RESOLUTION 4408, 5/13/20: Membership of 2020-2021 Faculty Senate Standing Committees: BE IT RESOLVED that the following be appointed to the 2020-2021 Faculty Senate standing committees as designated:

Committee on Academic & Curricular Affairs (6)

Harvey Siy, IS&T (2022)

Liz Wessling, CBA (2022)

Cecilia Tocaimaza-Hatch, A&S (2021)

Todd Robinson, CFAM (2023)

Jennifer Harbour, A&S (2023)

Jodi Benenson, 2023, CPACS (2023)

Committee on Educational Resources & Services (6)

Jooho Lee, CPACS (2021)

James Shaw, LIB (2022)

Jeanne Surface, ED (2021)

Robin Gandhi, IS&T (2023)

Richard Stacy, ED (2023)

James Vnuk, A&S (2023)

Committee on Faculty Personnel & Welfare (6)

Claudia Garcia, A&S (2021)

David Helm, CFAM (2022)

Ziaul Huq, CBA (2021)

Ramazan Kilinc, A&S (2021)

Chungwook Sim, EXT (2022)

Gary Krause, EXT (2023)

Committee on Goals & Direction (6)

Charles King, A&S (2022)

Cameron Logsdon, CFAM (2021)

Harmon Maher A&S (2022)

Steven Schulz, CBA (2023)

Alan Gift, A&S (2023)

Thomas Bragg, A&S (2023)

Committee on Professional Development (6)

Jodeane Brownlee, CFAM (2021)

Iulia Podariu, A&S (2021)

Janice Rech, A&S (2022)

David Volkman, CBA (2022)

Alexey Krasnoslobodtsev, A&S (2021)

Samantha Ammons, A&S (2023)

Committee on Committees (6)

Amy Anderson, CPACS (2021)

Howard Paine, CFAM (2022)

Sajda Qureshi, IS&T (2021)

Lisa Sample, CPACS (2023)

Song-Young Park, ED (2023)

Derrick Nero, ED (2022)

RESOLUTION 4390, 10/9/19: Academic Freedom & Tenure Committee: Motion from Committee on Committees. In accordance with Article VIII.B.1 of the Faculty Senate Bylaws, the ballot distributed to all faculty for election to the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee shall include the following nominees: two tenured faculty members to be elected from the following four nominees to serve three-year terms from October 16, 2019, through October 19, 2022, to replace Anne Fruhling (IS&T) and Janice Rech (A&S), whose terms will expire, Matt Germonprez (IS&T) (71 For); Robin Gandhi (IS&T) (108 For); Carol Ebdon (CPACS) (141 For – Elected); Chris Allen (CFAM) (151 For – Elected). one tenured faculty member to be elected from the following two nominees to serve a one-year term from October 16, 2019, through October 21, 2020, to replace Laura Grams (A&S), who will be on sabbatical for the academic year 2019-2020, Lisa Scherer (A&S) (139 For – Elected); Adrian Duran (CFAM) (103 For). and one untenured faculty member to be elected from the following two nominees to serve a three-year term from October 16, 2019, through October 19, 2022, to replace Vivien Marmelat (HPER), whose term will expire: Tenace Kwaku Setor (IS&T) (67 For), Miriam Kuhn (ED) (174 For – Elected).

Resolution 4387, 9/11/19: Professional Conduct Committee: In accordance with Article VIII.B.3 of its bylaws, the UNO Faculty Senate has elected by ballot vote from the two nominees brought by the Committee on Committees, both tenured faculty ranked assistant professor or above, the following faculty member to serve a three-year term from September 17, 2019, to September 21, 2022, as a member of the Professional Conduct Committee, replacing Daniel Kissinger (ED), whose term expires as he becomes an alternate. The newly elected member will also serve a following three-year term September 21, 2022, to September 17, 2025, as an alternate, available should the need arise in a particular case. Jay Irwin (A&S). Furthermore the Faculty Senate has elected from these nominees brought by the Committee on Committees, both tenured faculty ranked assistant professor or above, the following faculty member to serve a three-year term from September 17, 2019, to September 21, 2022, as an alternate, replacing Juan Casas (A&S), who has assumed the role of Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Rami Arav (A&S).

Resolution 4386, 9/11/19: Faculty Grievance Committee: Motion from Committee on Committees. In accordance with Article VIII.B.2 of its bylaws, the UNO Faculty Senate has elected from these two nominees brought by the Committee on Committees, both at rank of professor, the following faculty member to serve a three-year term from September 17, 2019, to September 21, 2022, as a member of the Faculty Grievance Committee, replacing Carol Ebdon (Public Administration, CBA), whose term has expired. Ana Carballal (A&S). Furthermore, the Faculty Senate has elected from these two nominees brought by the Committee on Committees, both at rank of associate professor, the following faculty member to serve a three-year term from September 17, 2019, to September 21, 2022, as a member of the Faculty Grievance Committee, replacing Amy Morris (Art & Art History, CFAM), whose term has expired, Lisa Scherer (A&S). Furthermore, the Faculty Senate has elected from these two nominees brought by the Committee on Committees, the following faculty member to serve a one-year term from September 17, 2019, to September 15, 2020, as a member of the Faculty Grievance Committee, replacing Yanhui Zhao, (Marketing and Entrepeneurship, CBA), whose term has expired, Michelle Black (A&S). Election of Representative from the Faculty Personnel and Welfare Committee: Furthermore, the Faculty Senate has elected from these two nominees, both current members of the Faculty Senate Faculty Personnel and Welfare Standing Committee, the following faculty member to serve a one-year term from September 17, 2019, to September 15, 2020, as an member of the Faculty Grievance Committee, replacing Claudia Garcia (Foreign Languages, A&S), whose term has expired, David Helm (A&S).

RESOLUTION 4381, 7/10/19: Committee on Committees: RESOLUTION: UCRCA (University Committee on Research & Creative Activity): BE IT RESOLVED that the following name go forward as a three-year appointment, from 08/1/19 through 07/31/22, to replace a member who is completing his term as an At-large member on the UCRCA (University Committee on Research & Creative Activity): Shannon Cummins, (to replace Dustin Slivka).

RESOLUTION 4379, 5/8/19: Election/Appointment of Chair of the Committee on Committees/Rules: BE IT RESOLVED, that according to the Article V.A.2 of its Bylaws the Faculty Senate elects Senator Sajda Qureshi as 2019-2020 Chair of the Committee on Committees.

RESOLUTION 4375, 5/8/19:Standing Committee Chairs:BE IT RESOLVED that 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 members of each standing committee except the Committee on Committees have met according to the Bylaws of the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska, Article VIII.A.2 and elected these 2019-2020 chairs or, if unable to do so, selected their summer representative to the Executive Council. Robert Woody, chair/summer representative, Committee on Academic and Curricular Affairs; Mark Schoenbeck, chair/summer representative, Committee on Educational Resources and Services; Ziaul Huq, chair/summer representative, Committee on Faculty Personnel and Welfare; Elliott Ostler, chair/summer representative, Committee on Goals and Directions; Melissa Cast-Brede, chair/summer representative, Committee on Professional Development.

RESOLUTION 4346, 9/12/18: UNO Professional Conduct Committee (Ballot Election by Senate) BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, Article VI.5.3, Professional Conduct Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. BE IT RESOLVED, that two representatives will be elected by ballot vote from the following four nominees to serve a three-year term from September 16, 2018, through September 15, 2021, to replace outgoing members, Scott Glasser and Robert Ottemann, whose terms will expire. In accordance with Section 1.1 of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Professional Conduct Committee's Rules and Procedures, the following four nominees (all tenured faculty ranked assistant professor or above) are brought forward by the Committee on Rules for ballot election by the full senate as follows: Chin Chung (Joy) Chao (CFAM) (18 For) ELECTED, Lotfollah Najjar (IS&T) (5 For), Sajda Qureshi (IS&T) (16 For), Carey Ryan (A&S). (20 For) ELECTED. The newly elected representatives will also serve as alternate for three-years from September 16, 2021, through September 15, 2024. Robert Ottemann will serve as an alternate for 3 years, from September 16, 2018 through September 15, 2021. BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that one representative will be elected by ballot vote from the following two nominees to complete Scott Glasser’s term as Alternate for 3 years, from September 16, 2018 to September 15, 2021 (Scott Glasser resigned from the Committee in Fall 2017): Ronald Bulbulian (ED) (12 For), Kyle Kercher (CPACS). (20 For) ELECTED.

RESOLUTION 4345, 9/12/18: Faculty Grievance Committee (Ballot Election by Senate) BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, Article VI.5.1, Faculty Grievance Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. One Full Professor will be elected from the following two nominees to replace David Carter, whose term will expire, for a three-year term from September 16, 2018, through September 15, 2021; James Shaw (22 For) ELECTED, Barbara Simcoe. (12 For).

RESOLUTION 4344, 9/12/18, 10/10/18: Academic Freedom & Tenure Committee (Vote on Ballot, which is then sent to All Faculty. Results reported at October 10 Senate meeting.) BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article 6.5.2 of the Faculty Senate Bylaws the following nominees for the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee are brought forward by the Rules Committee for senate nomination. The ballot will be presented to the UNO Faculty. One tenured faculty member will be elected from the following two nominees to serve a three-year term from October 16, 2018, through October 15, 2021, to replace Gwyneth Cliver, whose term will expire: Maria Arbelaez (127 For) ELECTED, David Peterson. (99 For). And one Non-Tenured Faculty member will be elected from the following two nominees to serve a three-year term from October 16, 2018, through October 15, 2021, to replace Alecia Anderson, whose term will expire: Tara Richards (127 For) ELECTED, Jenna Yentes. (117 For).

RESOLUTION 4313, 9/13/17: UNO Professional Conduct Committee BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, Article VI.5.3, Professional Conduct Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. BE IT RESOLVED, that one representative must be elected by ballot vote to serve a three-year term from September 16, 2017, through September 15, 2020, to replace outgoing member, Amanda Randall, whose term will expire. In accordance with Section 1.1 of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Professional Conduct Committee's Rules and Procedures, the following two nominees (all tenured faculty ranked assistant professor or above) are brought forward by the Committee on Rules for ballot election by the full senate as follows: Harmon Maher (Geography/Geology, A&S) (20 votes) Elected; John McCarty (Biology, A&S). (8 votes). The newly elected representative will also serve as alternate for three-years from September 16, 2020, through September 15, 2023. Amanda Randall will serve as an alternate for 3 years, from September 16, 2017 through September 15, 2020.

RESOLUTION 4312, 9/13/17, completed 10/11/17: Faculty Grievance Committee BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, Article VI.5.1, Faculty Grievance Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. Two Associate Professors will be elected from the following four nominees to replace Jodi Kreiling and John Noble, whose terms will expire, the first for a three-year term from September 16, 2017, through September 15, 2020; the second for a two year term from September 16, 2017, through September 15, 2019: Jayaram Betanabhatla (Physics, A&S) (12 votes); Donna Dufner (ISQA, IS&T) (14 votes) Elected; Amy Morris (Art & Art History, CFAM) (22 votes) Elected; Joyce Neujahr (Patron Services, LIB) (12 votes). And one member of the Faculty Senate Faculty Personnel and Welfare Committee will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Marshall Prisbell, whose term will expire, as the Faculty Personnel and Welfare Committee representative for a one-year term from September 16, 2017, through September 15, 2018: Marshall Prisbell (26 votes) Elected; John Noble. (3 votes).

RESOLUTION 4311, 9/13/17: Ballot/Election for Academic Freedom & Tenure Committee BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article 6.5.2 of the Faculty Senate Bylaws the following nominees for the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee are brought forward by the Rules Committee for senate nomination. The ballot will be presented to the UNO Faculty. Two tenured faculty members will be elected from the following four nominees to serve a three-year term from October 16, 2017, through October 15, 2020, to replace Carey Ryan and Richard Stacy, whose terms will expire: Ramon Guerra (English, A&S) (102 votes); Nancy Kelley (Social Work, CPACS) (118 votes) Elected; Ziaul Huq (Management, BA) (74 votes); Laura Grams (Philosophy, A&S) (142 votes) Elected.

RESOLUTION 4277, 10/12/16: Professional Conduct Committee BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Faculty Senate Bylaws, Article VI.6.3, Professional Conduct Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. BE IT RESOLVED, that one representative must be elected by ballot vote to complete the three-year term (September 16, 2014 through September 15, 2017) of Carolyn Gascoigne, who has left the University. In accordance with Section 1.1 of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Professional Conduct Committee's Rules and Procedures, the following two nominees (all tenured faculty ranked assistant professor or above) are brought forward by the Committee on Rules for ballot election by the full senate as follows: Amanda Randall (Social Work, (CPACS) (11 votes) (Elected), Donna Dufner (ISQA, IS&T) (10 votes) The newly elected representative will also serve as an alternate for three-years from September 16, 2017 through September 15, 2020.

RESOLUTION 4276, 10/12/16: Academic Freedom & Tenure Committee BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article VI.6.2 of the Faculty Senate Bylaws the following nominees for the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee are brought forward by the Rules Committee for senate nomination. The ballot will be presented to the UNO Faculty. Two tenured faculty members will be elected from the following four nominees to serve a three-year term from October 16, 2016, through October 15, 2019, to replace Donna Dufner and Robert Nash, whose terms will expire: Jayaram Betanabhatla (Physics, A&S) (70), Stu Bernstein (Architectural Engg. & Construction, ENGG) (97), Ann Fruhling (Interdisciplinary Informatics, IS&T) (141) (Elected) , Janice Rech. (Mathematics, A&S) (155) (Elected) And one Non-Tenured Faculty member will be elected from the following two nominees to serve three-year terms from October 12, 2016, through October 9, 2019, to replace Anastasia Kyvelidou, whose term will expire: Vivien Marmelat (Biomechanics, ED) (162) (Elected), Yuebin Yu. (Architectural Engg. & Construction, ENGG) (75).

RESOLUTION 4272, 9/14/16: UNO Professional Conduct Committee (for Senate vote) BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, Article VI.5.3, Professional Conduct Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. BE IT RESOLVED, that two representative must be elected by ballot vote to serve a three-year term from September 16, 2016, through September 15, 2019, to replace outgoing members, Jodi Kreiling and Robert Woody, whose terms will expire. In accordance with Section 1.1 of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Professional Conduct Committee's Rules and Procedures, the following four nominees (all tenured faculty ranked assistant professor or above) are brought forward by the Committee on Rules for ballot election by the full senate as follows: Juan Casas (Psychology, A&S) (16 Votes), Daniel Kissinger (Counseling, ED) (29 Votes) Amy Rodie (Marketing & Management, CBA) (11 Votes), Victor Winter. (Computer Science, IS&T) (14 Votes) The newly elected representatives will also serve as alternates for three-years from September 16, 2019, through September 15, 2022. Jodi Kreiling and Robert Woody will continue serving as alternate for three-years, from September 16, 2016 through September 15, 2019, per Resolution 4164. BE IT RESOLVED that Juan Casas and Daniel Kissinger are elected.

RESOLUTION 4271, 9/14/16: Faculty Grievance Committee (for Senate vote) BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, Article VI.5.1, Faculty Grievance Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. One full Professor will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Marshall Prisbell, whose term will expire, for a three-year term from September 16, 2016, through September 15, 2019: Carol Ebdon (Public Administration, CPACS) (17 Votes),Carey Ryan; (Psychology, A&S) (15 Votes) One Assistant Professor will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Eugenio DiStefano, whose term will expire, for a two-year term from September 16, 2016, through September 15, 2018: Abhishek Parakh (Interdisciplinary Science Informatics, IS&T) (15 Votes), Laura Walls (Foreign Languages, A&S) (17 Votes) And one member of the Faculty Senate Faculty Personnel and Welfare Committee will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Joy Chao, whose term will expire, as the Faculty Personnel and Welfare Committee representative for a one-year term from September 16, 2016, through September 15, 2018: Pauline Brennan, (Criminology & Criminal Justice, CPACS) (1 Vote), Marshall Prisbell. (Communication, CFAM). (31 Votes) BE IT RESOLVED that Carol Ebdon, Laura Walls, and Marshall Prisbell are elected.

RESOLUTION 4257, 5/11/16: Presidential Appointment of 2015-2016 Rules Committee Chair BE IT RESOLVED that according to the Bylaws of the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska, Article VI, Section 5.6, the senate president appoints the following senator 2016-2017 Chair of the Committee for Rules: Robert Nash.

RESOLUTION 4227, 10/14/15: Academic Freedom & Tenure Committee BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article 6.5.2 of the Faculty Senate Bylaws the following nominees for the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee are brought forward by the Rules Committee for senate nomination. The ballot will be presented to the UNO Faculty. One tenured faculty member will be elected from the following two nominees to serve a three-year term from October 16, 2015, through October 15, 2018, to replace Vincent Woolf, whose term will expire: Rami Arav (74 votes), Gwyneth Cliver (Elected with 133 votes). And one Non-Tenured Faculty member will be elected from the following two nominees to serve three-year terms from October 16, 2015, through October 15, 2018, to replace Arturo Miranda, whose term will expire: Alecia Anderson (Elected with 126 votes), Adam Rosen (80 votes). And, due to Ramon Guerra’s being awarded tenure, one Non-Tenured Faculty member will be elected from the following two nominees to complete his three-year term from October 16, 2013, through October 15, 2016: Anastasia Kyvelidou (Elected with 108 votes), Arturo Miranda (98 votes).

RESOLUTION 4221, 9/9/15: UNO Professional Conduct Committee (ballot election by the senate) BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, Article VI.5.3, Professional Conduct Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. BE IT RESOLVED, that two representatives must be elected by ballot vote to serve three-year terms from September 16, 2015, through September 15, 2018, to replace outgoing members, John Erickson and Art Diamond, whose terms will expire. In accordance with Section 1.1 of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Professional Conduct Committee's Rules and Procedures, the following four nominees ( all tenured faculty ranked assistant professor or above) are brought forward by the Committee on Rules for ballot election by the full senate as follows: Scott Glasser (14) (elected), Guoqing Lu (13), Lotfollah Najjar (9), Robert Ottemann (18) (elected). The newly elected representatives will also serve as alternates for three-years from September 16, 2018, through September 15, 2021. Melissa Berke will continue serving as alternate (replacing Joe Bertinetti) for three-years, from September 16, 2014, through September 15, 2017, per Resolution 4011. AND BE IT RESOLVED, that one representative must be elected by ballot vote to complete the last year of a three-year term as alternate through September 15, 2016, to replace Shereen Bingham, who has resigned from the committee. In accordance with Section 1.1 of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Professional Conduct Committee's Rules and Procedures, the following two nominees (all tenured faculty ranked assistant professor or above) are brought forward by the Committee on Rules for ballot election by the full senate as follows: Maria Arbelaez (8), Henry D’Souza. (19) (elected).

RESOLUTION 4220, 9/9/15: Faculty Grievance Committee (ballot election by the senate) BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, Article VI.5.1, Faculty Grievance Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. One full Professor will be elected from the following two nominees to replace David Carter, whose term will expire, for a three-year term from September 16, 2015, through September 15, 2018: David Helm (12); David Carter (15)(elected). One Assistant Professor will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Chin Chung (Joy) Choa, whose term will expire, for a three-year term from September 16, 2015, through September 15, 2018: Jennifer Harbour (17) (elected); Ann Luther; (10). And one member of the Faculty Senate Faculty Personnel and Welfare Committee will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Avery Mazor, whose term will expire, as the Faculty Personnel and Welfare Committee representative for a one-year term from September 16, 2015, through September 15, 2016: Joy Chao (15) (elected) Melanie McGrath. (13).

RESOLUTION 4214, 9/9/15: Faculty Senate College Liaisons WHEREAS the following practices initiated during the 2014-2015 Academic Year have been found useful, BE IT RESOLVED that the Faculty Senate endorses and supports their continuation: At least one faculty senator will be appointed to serve as the College Liaison with the Faculty Senate and in that capacity will connect their college with the Senate by emailing to colleagues monthly notices of relevant Senate information, conferring with their college Dean and attending college-wide meetings to maintain currency, being accessible to colleagues who wish to express opinions or concerns (e.g., post on college web site a photo and contact information); and informing the Senate of relevant events or concerns in their college; At least one faculty member of each university committee will be formally designated as a Liaison with the Faculty Senate and as such will regularly report to the Rules Committee of the Faculty Senate information about the activities and deliberations of the committee.

RESOLUTION 4211, 8/19/15: Rules Committee Chair WHEREAS the Rules Committee is still without a chairperson from within the committee membership; BE IT RESOLVED that Robert Nash be moved from the Educational Resources & Services to the Rules Committee, and Nancy Kelley Gillespie will be moved from the Rules Committee to Educational Resources & Services; AND BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that Robert Nash, a new Senator and former Rules chairperson, has agreed to be appointed by President Woody as the 2015-2016 Rules Committee Chairperson.

RESOLUTION 4205, 5/13/15: Presidential Appointment of 2015-2016 Rules Committee Chair, Parliamentarian, and Chair of the Cabinet (1-3): Presidential Appointment of 2015-2016 Rules Committee Chair: BE IT RESOLVED that according to the Bylaws of the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska, Article VI, Section 5.6, the senate president appoints the following senator 2014-2015 Chair of the Committee for Rules: TBA. Appointment of 2015-2016 Parliamentarian BE IT RESOLVED, that according to the Constitution of the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska, Article IV, the senate president appoints Jim Carroll the parliamentarian of the 2015-2016 Faculty Senate. Appointment of Chair of the Cabinet BE IT RESOLVED, that according to the Constitution of the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska, Article IV, the Faculty Senate President appoints the following senator 2015-2016 Chair of the Cabinet: reappoint Senator Sollars.

RESOLUTION 4182, 2/11/15: Senator resigning as Rules Committee Chair, Appointment of a New Chair WHEREAS Senator Amy Morris has requested to be replaced as Chair of the Faculty Senate Rules Committee and member of the Executive Committee due to her acceptance of a major responsibility in Art and Art History for the College of Fine Arts and Media and WHEREAS according to the Bylaws of the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska, Article VI, Section 5.6, the senate president appoints the Chair of the Committee for Rules; and WHEREAS President Scherer has accepted the request and made a new appointment, BE IT RESOLVED that President Lisa Scherer appoints Senator Douglas Stack be appointed to Chair of the Rules Committee and member of the Executive Committee for the remainder of the 2014-2015 term; AND BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that Senator Morris be appointed Vice Chair of the Rules Committee for the remainder of the 2014-2015 term.

RESOLUTION 4170, 10/8/14: Academic Freedom & Tenure Committee: BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article 6.5.2 of the Faculty Senate Bylaws the following nominees for the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee were brought forward by the Rules Committee for senate nomination. The ballot was presented to the UNO Faculty. Two tenured faculty members are elected from the following four nominees to serve three-year terms from October 16, 2014, through October 15, 2017, to replace Joe Brown and Nancy Kelley Gillespie, whose terms will expire: Rami Arav(90 votes); David Carter(90 votes); Carey Ryan (elected with 140 votes); Richard Stacy. (elected with 97 votes).

RESOLUTION 4165, 9/10/14: UNO Professional Conduct Committee: BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, Article VI.5.3, Professional Conduct Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. BE IT RESOLVED, that one representative must be elected by ballot vote to serve a three-year term from September 16, 2014, through September 15, 2017, to replace outgoing member, Melissa Berke, whose term will expire. In accordance with Section 1.1 of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Professional Conduct Committee's Rules and Procedures, the following two nominees (all tenured faculty ranked assistant professor or above) are brought forward by the Committee on Rules for ballot election by the full senate as follows: Rex Cammack, (8); Carolyn Gascoigne. (24). The newly elected representatives will also serve as alternates for three-years from September 16, 2015, through September 15, 2018. Melissa Berke will continue serving as alternate (replacing Joe Bertinetti) for three-years, from September 16, 2014, through September 15, 2017, per Resolution 4011. AND BE IT RESOLVED, that one representative must be elected by ballot vote to complete a three-year term through September 15, 2016, to replace outgoing member, Christiana Bratiotis, who has not yet received tenure. In accordance with Section 1.1 of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Professional Conduct Committee's Rules and Procedures, the following two nominees (all tenured faculty ranked assistant professor or above) are brought forward by the Committee on Rules for ballot election by the full senate as follows: Robert Woody, (21); Brian McKevitt. (11). The newly elected representative will also serve as alternates for three-years from September 16, 2016, through September 15, 2019.

RESOLUTION 4164, 9/10/14: Faculty Grievance Committee; BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, Article VI.5.1, Faculty Grievance Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. Two Associate Professors will be elected from the following four nominees to replace Candice Batton and Ana Carballal, whose term will expire, for a three-year term from September 16, 2014, through September 15, 2017: John Noble (17); Karen Rolf (15); Franklin Thompson III (15); Jodi Kreiling. (17). And one member of the Faculty Senate Faculty Personnel and Welfare Committee will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Stan Wileman, whose term will expire, as the Faculty Personnel and Welfare Committee representative for a one-year term from September 16, 2014, through September 15, 2015: Moshe Gershovich(tie vote, so stepped down); Avery Mazor.

RESOLUTION 4151, 5/14/14: 2014-2015 Rules Committee Chair: BE IT RESOLVED that according to the Bylaws of the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska, Article VI, Section 5.6, the senate president appoints the following senator 2014-2015 Chair of the Committee for Rules: Amy Morris.

RESOLUTION 4113, 9/11/13: UNO Professional Conduct Committee: BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, Article VI.5.3, Professional Conduct Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. BE IT RESOLVED, that two representatives must be elected by ballot vote to serve three-year terms from September 16, 2013, through September 15, 2016, to replace outgoing members, Shereen Bingham and Janice Rech, whose terms have expired. In accordance with Section 1.1 of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Professional Conduct Committee's Rules and Procedures, the following four nominees (all tenured faculty ranked assistant professor or above) are brought forward by the Committee on Rules for ballot election by the full senate as follows: Christina Dando; Jodi Kreiling (elected); Christiana Bratiotis (elected); Jay Irwin. The newly elected representatives will also serve as alternates for three-years from September 16, 2015, through September 15, 2018. Shereen Bingham and Janice Rech will continue serving as alternates (replacing Robert Woody and Jeanette Seaberry) for three-years, from September 16, 2013, through September 15, 2016, per Resolution 3059.

RESOLUTION 4112, 9/11/13: Faculty Grievance Committee: BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, Article VI.5.1, Faculty Grievance Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. One full Professor will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Carolyn Gascoigne, whose term has expired, for three-year terms from September 16, 2013, through September 15, 2016: Marshall Prisbell, (elected); Pamela Smith. And one Assistant Professor will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Kerry Ward, whose term has expired, for three-year terms from September 16, 2013, through September 15, 2016: Eugenio DiStefano, (elected); Manfred Wogugu. And one member of the Faculty Senate Faculty Personnel and Welfare committee will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Marshall Prisbell, whose term has expired, as the Faculty Personnel and Welfare Committee representative for a one-year term from September 16, 2013, through September 15, 2014: Matthew Harde; Stan Wileman. (elected).

RESOLUTION 4111, 9/11/13 (completed 10/9/13): Academic Freedom & Tenure Committee (FacultySenate nomination. Then the ballot was been mailed to the UNO Faculty. Results announced at October 2013 Senate meeting.). BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article 6.5.2 of the Faculty Senate Bylaws the following nominees for the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee are brought forward by the Rules Committee for senate nomination. The ballot will be presented to the UNO Faculty. Two tenured faculty members will be elected from the following four nominees to serve three-year terms from October 16, 2013, through October 15, 2016, to replace Ann Fruhling and Michael Peterson, whose terms will expire: Donna Dufner [for: 126 = elected]; Robert Nash [for 120 = elected]; Birud Sindhav[for: 95]; Robert Smith [for: 113]; And one Non-Tenured Faculty member will be elected from the following two nominees to serve three-year terms from October 16, 2013, through October 15, 2016, to replace Jay Irwin whose term will expire: Chin Chung (Joy) Chao[for: 107]; Ramon Guerra. [for: 128 = elected].

Resolution 4097, 5/8/13: Rules Committee Chair: BE IT RESOLVED that according to the Bylaws of the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska, Article VI, Section 5.6, the senate president appoints the following senator 2013-2014 Chair of the Committee for Rules: William Mahoney.

RESOLUTION 4060, 9/12/2012: UNO Professional Conduct Committee: BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, Article VI.5.3, Professional Conduct Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. BE IT RESOLVED, that two representatives must be elected by ballot vote to serve three-year terms from September 16, 2012, through September 15, 2015, to replace outgoing members, Kerry Beldin and Scott Harrington, whose terms have expired. In accordance with Section 1.1 of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Professional Conduct Committee's Rules and Procedures, the following four nominees (all tenured faculty ranked assistant professor or above) are brought forward by the Committee on Rules for ballot election by the full senate as follows: John Erickson (elected); Art Diamond (elected); Brigette Ryalls; Franklin Thompson. The newly elected representatives will also serve as alternates for three-years from September 16, 2015, through September 15, 2018. Kerry Beldin and Scott Harrington will continue serving as alternates (replacing Juliet Parnell and Jack Heidel) for three-years, from September 16, 2012, through September 15, 2015, per Resolutions 2844 & 3000.

RESOLUTION 4059, 9/12/2012: Faculty Grievance Committee BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, Article VI.5.1, Faculty Grievance Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. One full Professor will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Robert Woody, whose term has expired, for three-year terms from September 16, 2012, through September 15, 2015: Robert Nash, David Carter (elected); And one Assistant Professor will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Zebulon Miletsky, whose term has expired, for three-year terms from September 16, 2012, through September 15, 2015: Gwyneth Cliver, Chin-Chung Chao (elected); And one member of the Faculty Senate Faculty Personnel and Welfare committee will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Marshall Prisbell, whose term has expired, as the Faculty Personnel and Welfare Committee representative for a one-year term from September 16, 2012, through September 15, 2013: Marshall Prisbell (elected), Paul A. Williams.

RESOLUTION 4058, 9/12/2012 and 10/10/12: Academic Freedom & Tenure Committee (ballots sent to all full time faculty): BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article 6.5.2 of the Faculty Senate Bylaws the following nominees for the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee are brought forward by the Rules Committee for senate nomination. The ballot will be presented to the UNO Faculty. One tenured faculty member will be elected from the following two nominees to serve three-year terms from October 16, 2012, through October 15, 2015, to replace Christina Dando, whose term will expire: Birud Sindhav,Vincent Woolf. (elected); And one Non-Tenured Faculty member will be elected from the following two nominees to serve three-year terms from October 16, 2012, through October 15, 2015, to replace Cher McAllister whose term will expire: Arturo Miranda, (elected), Mark Pauley.

RESOLUTION 4016, 10/12/11: Faculty Grievance Committee: BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, section 6.1, Faculty Grievance Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. Two Associate Professors will be elected from the following four nominees to replace Janice Rech and Maria Villamil, whose terms have expired, for three-year terms from September 16, 2011, through September 15, 2014: Candice Batton (elected with 12 votes), Franklin Thompson(10 votes), Lisa Scherer(11 votes), Ana Carballal (elected with 16 votes). And one member of the Faculty Senate Faculty Personnel and Welfare committee will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Arwiphawee Srithongrung, whose term has expired, as the Faculty Personnel and Welfare Committee representative for a one-year term from September 16, 2011, through September 15, 2012: Marshall Prisbell (elected with 17 votes), Russ Nordman. (7 votes).

RESOLUTION 4010, 9/14/11: Academic Freedom & Tenure Committee (ballots will be sent to all full time faculty). BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with section 6.1 of the Faculty Senate Bylaws the following nominees for the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee are brought forward by the Rules Committee for senate nomination. The ballot will be presented to the UNO Faculty. Two tenured faculty members will be elected from the following four nominees to serve three-year terms from October 16, 2011, through October 15, 2014, to replace James Shaw and Juliette Parnell, whose terms have expired: Joe Brown (elected with 153 votes), Scott Glasser (111 votes), Nancy Kelley Gillespie (elected with 150 votes), Birud Sindhav. (63 votes).

RESOLUTION 3077, 2/9/11: Reconsideration and Amended 3/9/2011: Annual Committee Reports: WHEREAS the faculty senate has numerous committees that conduct important university business, and; WHEREAS the faculty senate is frequently contacted to recommend faculty members for university (non-senate) committees, and;WHEREAS there currently exists no mechanism to insure either kind of committee regularly updates the faculty senate on its important business; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Faculty Senate appointee(s)chair of any committee that Faculty Senate Rules Committee recommends members will hereafter be required to produce a brief summary of the committee’s activities and submit it to Faculty Senate Rules Committee before the end of the academic year. This report should include a list of committee members, a summary of regular, annual activities as described in the charge of the committee in the last twelve months (if any, bulleted), and recommendations for committee activities for the next year (if any, bulleted).

RESOLUTION 3058, 9/8/10: UNO Faculty Grievance Committee: BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, section 6.1, Faculty Grievance Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. One Full Professor will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Marshall Prisbell, whose term has expired, for a three-year term from September 16, 2010, through September 15, 2013: Marshall Prisbell (Full Professor), Carolyn Gascoigne (Full Professor). ELECTED. One Assistant Professor will be elected from the following nominees to replace Edmund Tisko, whose term has expired, for a three-year term from September 16, 2010, through September 15, 2013: Kerry Ward (Assistant Professor) ELECTED, Junke Guo (Assistant Professor). And one member of the Faculty Senate Faculty Personnel and Welfare committee will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Meredith Bacon, whose term has expired, as the Faculty Personnel and Welfare Committee representative for a one-year term from September 16, 2010, through September 15, 2011: Senator Russ Nordman, Senator Arwiphawee Srithongrung. ELECTED.

RESOLUTION 3057, 9/8/10 & 10/13/10: Academic Freedom & Tenure Committee (ballots sent to all full time faculty, completed October13, 2010) BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with section 6.1 of the Faculty Senate Bylaws the following nominees for the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee are brought forward by the rules Committee for senate nomination. The ballot will be presented to the UNO Faculty. Two tenured faculty members will be elected from the following four nominees to serve three-year terms from October 16, 2010, through October 15, 2013, to replace Michael O’Hara and Bonnie O’Connell: Robert Smith, Ann Fruhling ELECTED, Michael Peterson ELECTED, Jay Betanabhatla. And one non-tenured faculty member will be elected from the following two nominees to serve three-year terms from October 16, 2010, through October 15, 2013, to replace William Torrence: Jay Irwin ELECTED, Robin Gandhi.

Resolution 2999, 9/09/09: UNO Faculty Grievance Committee: BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, section 6.1, Faculty Grievance Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. One Full Professor will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Henry D’Souza, whose term has expired, for a three-year term from September 16, 2009, through September 15, 2012: Karl Kosloski, (Full Professor); Robert Woody, (Full Professor). ELECTED. One Assistant Professor will be elected from the following nominees to replace Sekhmet Ra Em Kht Maat (Cher McAllister), whose term has expired, for a three-year term from September 16, 2009, through September 15, 2012: Mahboub Baccouch, (Assistant Professor); Zebulon Miletsky (Assistant Professor) ELECTED; Iulia Podariu, (Assistant Professor). And one member of the Faculty Senate Faculty Personnel and Welfare committee will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Karen Dwyer, whose term has expired, as the Faculty Personnel and Welfare Committee representative for a one-year term from September 16, 2009, through September 15, 2010: Meredith Bacon ELECTED; John Erickson.

Resolution 2904, 5/14/08: Appreciation to Vice President Barnes: WHEREAS, Senator Barnes assumed the duties of Faculty Senate Vice President in May 2007, WHEREAS, he presided over monthly meetings of the Executive Committee & Cabinet with quick wit and keen insights, WHEREAS, he graciously substituted for President Tarry when called upon, WHEREAS, he provided thoughtful perspectives and sage advice to the Faculty Senate, the Rules Committee, and President Tarry, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha expresses its sincere gratitude to Senator Paul Barnes for his contributions as Vice President.

Resolution 2885, 9/12/07: Faculty Grievance Committee Nominees (Elected by Faculty Senate ballot vote) BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, section 6.1, Faculty Grievance Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. One full professor will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Dale Krane, for a three-year term from September 16, 2007, through September 15, 2010: Marshall Prisbell, (Full Professor) ELECTED (19 votes), Michael Skau, (Full Professor)

One assistant professor will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Jeanne Harrington, for a three-year term from September 16, 2007, through September 15, 2010: Rachel Erb, (Assistant Professor) Ed Tisko, (Assistant Professor) ELECTED (19 votes)

One member of the Faculty Senate Faculty Personnel and Welfare committee will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Stu Bernstein as the Faculty Personnel and Welfare Committee representative for a one-year term from September 16, 2007, through September 15, 2008: Meredith Bacon, from the Committee on Faculty Personnel & Welfare, Jack Heidel, from the Committee on Faculty Personnel & Welfare. ELECTED (17votes).

Resolution 2884, 9/12/07 completed on 10/10/07: Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee: BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with section 6.1 of the Faculty Senate Bylaws the following nominees for the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee are brought forward by the Rules Committee for senate nomination. The ballot will be presented to the UNO faculty. Two tenured faculty members will be elected from the following four nominees to serve three-year terms from October 16, 2007, through October 15, 2010, to replace Joan Latchaw, and Linda Parker, whose terms are expiring:

Michael O’Hara (tenured faculty) ELECTED

Joe Bertinetti (tenured faculty)

Robert W. Smith (tenured faculty)

Bonnie O’Connell (tenured faculty). ELECTED

One non-tenured faculty member will be elected from the following two nominees to serve a three-year term from October 16, 2007, through October 15, 2010, to replace Mark Scherer, whose term is expiring:

Iulia Podariu (non-tenured faculty)

William Torrence (non-tenured faculty). ELECTED

Resolution 2983, 5/13/09: Appointment of Chair of the 2009-2010 Rules Committee: BE IT RESOLVED, that according to the Constitution of the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Article IV, the senate president appoints the following senator as 2009-2010 Chair of the Rules Committee: Lyn Holley, to replace Senator Miller.

Resolution 2976, 5/13/09: Standing Committees Membership: BE IT RESOLVED, that the following senators be appointed to the 2009-2010 Faculty Senate standing committees as designated: Academic & Curricular Affairs Committee: Jeremy Baguyos, CFAM 2012, John Bartle, CPACS 2011, Shelton Hendricks, A&S 2012, Charles Johanningsmeier, A&S 2011, Carol Mitchell, ED 2011, George Morcous, EXT 2010. Educational Resources & Services Committee: Jan Boyer, LIB 2010, Kyle Kercher, CPACS 2011, Frederic Laquer, A&S 2011, Mitzi Ritzman, ED 2011, Harvey Siy, IS&T 2012, Stan Wileman, IS&T 2010. Faculty Personnel & Welfare Committee: Meredith Bacon, A&S 2010, Ana Caraballal, A&S 2012, John Erickson, BA 2011, Russ Nordman, CFAM 2012, Patrice Proulx, A&S 2011, Arwiphawee Srithongrung, CPACS 2012. Goals & Direction Committee: Jessiline Anderson, A&S 2011,Henry D’Souza, CPACS 2010, Richard Lomneth, A&S 2012, Matthew Marx, A&S 2011,Bonnie O’Connell, CFAM 2011, Doug Paterson, CFAM 2010. Professional Development Committee: Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, A&S 2012, Dwight Haworth, IS&T 2011, Karen Hayes, ED 2012, Teresa Lamsam, CFAM 2010, Edmund Tisko, A&S 2010, Yvonne Tixier y Vigil, ED 2010. Rules Committee: Nora Bacon, A&S 2010, Timi Barone, A&S 2012, Chris Decker, BA 2012, John Hafer, BA 2010, Lyn M. Holley, CPACS 2010, Stu Bernstein, EXT 2011.

Resolution 2941, 12/10/08: Faculty Grievance Committee Replacement (Rules Committee) (Ballot Vote by Senate): BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, section 6.1, Faculty Grievance Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. One assistant professor will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Steve Bullock, who has resigned, to complete his three-year term from September 16, 2006, through September 15, 2009: Sekhmet Ra Em Kht Maat (Cher McAllister) (Asst Professor) (ELECTED)Joyce Neujahr (Asst Professor). (From the EC & Admin Mtg 12/17/08: Chancellor Christensen accepted this resolution.)

Resolution 2940, 12/10/08: Student Publications Board, Position A (Rules Committee): BE IT RESOLVED that the following names constitute the approved list of nominees to the Student Publications Board, Position A, to replace Marsha Kruger, from which the Chancellor is to select one for three-year appointment from 01/01/09 through 12/31/11 as specified in the By-Laws of the Board of Regents: Dorianne Richards, Kerry Ward (selected to serve by Chancellor Christensen), Theresa Stanton. (Chancellor Selected Kerry Ward to serve on this Board).

Resolution 2923, 9/10/08: UNO Faculty Grievance Committee: BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Bylaws, section 6.1, Faculty Grievance Committee, the following faculty members are brought forward by the Rules Committee for ballot election by the senate. Two Associate Professors will be elected from the following four nominees to replace Chris Marshall and Victor Winter, for a three-year term from September 16, 2008, through September 15, 2011: Franklin Thompson, (Associate Professor), Maria Villamil, (Associate Professor) ELECTED, Janice Rech, (Associate Professor) ELECTED, Matthew Harden, (Associate Professor). One member of the Faculty Senate Faculty Personnel and Welfare committee will be elected from the following two nominees to replace Jack Heidel as the Faculty Personnel and Welfare Committee representative for a one-year term from September 16, 2008, through September 15, 2009: Karen Dwyer ELECTED, Jay White.

Resolution 2922, 9/10/08: Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee Nominees (ballots sent to all full time faculty, results reported next month): BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with section 6.1 of the Faculty Senate Bylaws the following nominees for the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee are brought forward by the Rules Committee for senate nomination. The ballot will be presented to the UNO faculty. Two tenured faculty members will be elected from the following four nominees to serve three-year terms from October 16, 2008, through October 15, 2011, to replace John Noble and Carey Ryan, whose terms are expiring: James Shaw (tenured), Robert Smith (tenured), Juliette Parnell (tenured), Jayaram Betanabhatla (tenured).