Meeting 332 of the University Senate of Michigan Technological University will convene on Wednesday, April 26, 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 331

5. Report from Senate President

6. Committee Business/Reports

Preliminary University Budget Process

7. New Business

A. Proposal 16-00, Certificate in Design Engineering

B. Proposal 17-00, Certificate in Media

C. Proposal 18-00, Certificate in Writing

D. Proposal 19-00, Non-Departmental PhD Program in Propulsion Systems Engineering

E. Proposal 20-00, AS Degree Program in Engineering Fundamentals

F. Ad Hoc Committee on Distance Education Policy Report

8. Old Business

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

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

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

D. Proposal 14-00, BS in Biomedical Engineering

PENDING

E. Proposal 12-00, Encouragement of Sabbatical Leaves

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

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

H. Proposal 28-99, Strategic Planning Process

9. Adjournment