Meeting 297 of the University Senate of Michigan Technological University will convene on Wednesday, September 16, 1998, 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 meetings 295 and 296

5. Committee Business/Reports

A. General Education Task Force -- Steve Bowen

B. Library Journals -- Phyllis Johnson

C. 1998-99 Committee Assignments

6. Report from Senate President

7. New Business

A. Proposed Meeting Dates

B. Proposal 1-99, Policy and Procedures for a Financial Crisis

C. Proposal 2-99, Policy and Procedures for Periods of Financial Stress

D. Proposal 3-99, Board of Control Policy for a Financial Crisis

E. Proposal 4-99, Board of Control Policy for a Period of Financial Stress

8. Old Business

A. Proposal 11-98, Revision of Transition to Full Co-pay of Health Care Premiums for Retirees

B. Proposal 10-98, Emeritus Professor Policy

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

9. Adjournment