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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dear Senators and Others,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">As you deem appropriate, please share this information with fellow faculty, staff, and students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Senate Executive Committee of the Academic Senate met on Monday, March 16<sup>th</sup>, to address several important issues. This communication summarizes the
results of the Executive Committee’s actions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Given the current coronavirus pandemic, and in accord with the recommendations of public health officials, the Committee has cancelled all meetings of the larger Senate
body for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester. Consideration was given to remote online meetings of the Senate, but such action was deemed impractical for various reasons. Therefore, as established by the Senate’s charter/bylaws, the Executive Committee
shall act on behalf of the body so as to maintain the Senate’s effective operation in matters of immediate importance to the academic environment and shared governance. Such actions shall be reported to the body. Issues considered by the Committee to be
non-critical in nature shall be held until the fall semester.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">As for the function of Senate committees, the Executive Committee advises that chairs may conduct meetings deemed to be necessary, but these meetings should be conducted
remotely (e.g., via WebEx, Zoom, etc.). Reports/minutes from these committee meetings should be submitted to Carol Lamb (<a href="mailto:cmlamb@ysu.edu">cmlamb@ysu.edu</a>) and me (<a href="mailto:crcooper01@ysu.edu">crcooper01@ysu.edu</a>).
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Executive Committee also considered the matter of Senate elections which were to be held this month. After due consideration, the Executive Committee requests
that current departmental senators retain their position until new elections can be held in the fall. For those departments wishing to change their representative, please contact me (<a href="mailto:crcooper01@ysu.edu">crcooper01@ysu.edu</a>) with the name
of the new senator. For at-large senators, the Committee also requests that current college representatives retain their position until the fall elections. Should an individual wish to step down, again, please notify me.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In other business, the Executive Committee consulted with President Tressel regarding Spring graduation. A formal announcement regarding this event shall be forthcoming
from the Office of the President.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Also, with the assistance of Ms. Jeanne Herman, University Registrar, the following decisions were made:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The date for a student to satisfy an “I” (Incomplete) grade received in Spring 2020 was moved from September 1, 2020 to December 14, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For all students enrolled in any course during Spring 2020, the date to withdraw (“W” grade) has been moved to April 24, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For all students enrolled in any course for Spring 2020, a credit/no credit option has been instituted. Students may choose this option up to April 24, 2020 but they
<b><u>must</u></b> consult and garner the approval of their department chair, program coordinator, or advisor.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">More details regarding these three options will be forthcoming.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please stay healthy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Chet Cooper, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Academic Senate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">-- </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Chester R. Cooper, Jr., Ph.D.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Professor, Biological Sciences</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Youngstown State University</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Voice/Phone: 330.941.1361</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">“Anybody who seeks wealth as an end in itself is always going to be disappointed. What you really should be doing is seeking excellence in achievement.” Herb Kelleher (1931-2019)</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Office Location: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">My office is located behind the secured glass doors near
the elevator on the 3<sup>rd</sup> floor of Ward Beecher Science Hall. Use the wall phone next to the doors to call me at extension 1361 (just press 1, 3, 6, 1 in order). I or one of my students will come to escort you to my office. Please do not enter
the laboratory area without permission or an escort.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626">Notice:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This
electronic mail transmission may contain information that is privileged or otherwise confidential. This information is intended for the use of the named individual(s) or entity to which it is directed. This message and the information contained therein is
not intended for transmission to, or receipt by, anyone other than the named addressee and should not be copied or forwarded in any manner to any unauthorized person(s) or social medium without prior permission of Dr. Cooper. If you believe that you have
received this electronic mail transmission in error, please notify me by reply e-mail or via the above listed telephone number prior to deleting this message from your system. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626">Disclaimer:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626"> On occasion, it is possible that attachments may be inadvertently
included that do not wholly comply with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). If a recipient of this email receives such a document, but requires one that fully meets ADA standards, please contact me at your earliest convenience. I will send a compliant
document as soon as practical.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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