Proposed revision to office hours policy (2 of 2)

Submitted by John.swinton@gc... on April 3, 2018 - 10:06am

General Information

Motion Number: 1718.APC.002.P
Source Committee: Academic Policy Committee
Motion Status: Awaiting Action by Implementor
Motion Type: Policy Recommendation
Referenced Material: 

The current office hours policy reads:

“Each instructor shall post office hours on his/her door. The instructor is responsible for maintaining adequate office hours to enable him/her to be available for meeting with any student who wishes to see him/her. In no case shall posted office hours for student consultation be less than a minimum of one clock hour a day.”

http://gcsu.smartcatalogiq.com/Policy-Manual/Policy-Manual/Academic-Affairs/EmploymentPolicies-Procedures-Benefits/Faculty-Rights-and-Responsibilities/Faculty-Work-Requirements/Office-Hours-Posting

APC proposes the addition at the end of the statement the following two sentences: “Scheduling opportunities for synchronous virtual communication with students is acceptable.  In the event office hours are cancelled, faculty members should make a conscientious effort to reschedule them.” 

It is APC's opinion that for many programs synchronous virtual delivery methods offer students reasonable alternatives to face-to-face office hours and may expand contact between students and faculty members. 

Motion Text: 

To approve the proposed revisions to the existing office hours policy as described in the referenced material. 

Executive Committee Actions
ECUS action: 
Submit to University Senate
University Senate Actions
US action: 
Recommend to University President to Approve
Presiding Officer Electronic Signature: 
Nicole M. decollate
Approval Date: 
04/20/2018
Presidential Actions
UP action: 
Approved
Effective Date: 
05/01/2018
President Electronic Signature: 
Steve M. Dorman
Implementor(s): 
costas.spirou@gcsu.edu
Notes

President's Action

Submitted by kathy.waers@gcsu.edu on May 2, 2018 - 3:16pm
On behalf of: 
University President
Note: 
Processed by Kathy Waers

Amended Motion

Submitted by nicole.declouet... on May 8, 2018 - 7:09pm
On behalf of: 
University Senate
Note: 
A Motion to Amend To strike sentence two – specifically strike In the event office hours are cancelled, faculty members should make a conscientious effort to reschedule them. – from the proposal was made and seconded. This Motion to Amend was approved by voice vote with no additional discussion and with no dissenting voice and only elected faculty senators eligible to vote. Senate Action Motion 1718.APC.002.P was approved as amended by voice vote with no additional discussion and no dissenting voice and only elected faculty senators eligible to vote.
Action log: 
Motion Submitted to ECUS on April 3, 2018 - 10:06am
Submit to University Senate by the Executive Committee on April 11, 2018 - 11:32am
Awaiting Action by University Senate on April 11, 2018 - 11:32am
Recommend to University President to Approve by the University Senate on May 1, 2018 - 12:01pm
Awaiting Action by University President on May 1, 2018 - 12:01pm
Approved by the University President on May 2, 2018 - 3:17pm
Awaiting Action by Implementor on May 2, 2018 - 3:17pm