Meeting 331 of the University Senate of Michigan Technological University will convene on Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at 5:30 p.m. in Room B45 of the EERC Building.

AGENDA

1. Call to order and roll call of Senators

2. Recognition of visitors

3. Approval of agenda

4. Approval of minutes from meeting 330

5. Report from Senate President

6. Committee Business/Reports

University Budget Process

7. New Business

A. Proposal 13-00, Supplemental TIAA-CREF Contribution for Eligible Employees to Assist with Post-Retirement Health Insurance Costs

B. Proposal 14-00, BS in Biomedical Engineering

C. Proposal 15-00, Health Care Premium Cap for Medicare-Eligible Retirees

8. Old Business

A. Proposal 7-00, Tenure, Promotion, and Re-appointment Procedures

B. Proposal 10-00, Approval of Minors in Degree Programs

C. Proposal 11-00, Revision of Proposal 24-99, Amendments to Academic Policies (Mid-Semester Grades and Drop Policy)

D. Proposal 12-00, Encouragement of Sabbatical Leaves

PENDING

E. Proposal 12-98, Revision of the Retirement Medical Plan

F. Proposal 28-99, Strategic Planning Process

9. Adjournment