Executive Council met at 1:30 p.m. at Lee Hall. Present were Dr. Mark E. Keenum, presiding, Dr. Greg Bohach, Dr. Judy Bonner, Ms. Susan Brooks, Ms. Ann Carr, Dr. Timothy Chamblee, Ms. Mayah Emerson, Dr. Randy Follett, Dr. Teresa Gammill, Mr. J.D. Hardy, Mr. Brett Harvey, Mr. Brandon Jolly, Ms. Melanie McQuirter, Mr. Steve Parrott, Mr. John Rush, Ms. Judy Spencer, Ms. Amy Tuck, Mr. Don Zant, and Mr. Jim Laird.

Mr. Harvey presented an update of OP 01.13, World Wide Web Pages and Other Electronic Publications. The update clarifies language to achieve general visual identity standards, ADA accessibility, and information security, and authorizes the Chief Communications Officer and Chief Information Officer to promulgate and enforce standards and guidelines. The Council recommended approval.

Mr. Harvey presented a scheduled revision of OP 03.04, Sexual Misconduct. The minor revision clarifies language and better aligns the policy with existing procedures. The Council recommended approval.

Ms. Tuck presented an update of OP 01.27, Sustainability, Facilities Operation, Grounds, Materials, and Transportation. The update adds a link to information about the University’s recycling program to the policy and makes other minor, non-substantive changes. The Council recommended approval.

Dr. Bonner presented an update of AOP 10.15, Substantive Changes. The update better aligns the policy to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation standards. The Council recommended approval.

Dr. Bonner presented a revision of AOP 12.11, Degree Requirements – Undergraduate. The minor revision clarifies language in the policy, including that the limit on the acceptance of credit from junior or community colleges is one-half the total requirements for graduation in a given curriculum and that prior job or work experience may be used on a limited basis to count as academic credit with the approval of the Provost and Executive Vice President. The Council recommended approval.

Dr. Bonner presented an update of AOP 12.26, Undergraduate Credit by Examination. The primary change with this update is the addition of acceptance of International Baccalaureate and Cambridge International program credits. The Council recommended approval.

Dr. Bonner presented a revision of of AOP 13.07, Academic Promotion and Tenure. The minor revision clarifies that guidelines for promotion and tenure are available in the Faculty Handbook. The Council recommended approval.

Dr. Bonner presented a rescission of AOP 34.01, Special Teaching Programs. The policy is no longer relevant or needed. The Council recommended approval.

Dr. Bohach presented a revision of OP 56.08, Promotion in Rank and Title of County Extension Agents. The revision provides an update of titles of Extension Agents and the promotion criteria for these positions. The Council recommended approval.

Mr. Zant presented a new policy: OP 61.07, Faculty and Staff Recognition Awards. The purpose of this policy is to outline the types of awards that may be presented to faculty and staff, designate the appropriate funding sources for these awards, and provide a proper method of paying for such awards with University funds. The Council recommended approval.