Discuss “Senate passes policy change with 1/3 vote”

In a vote that narrowly passed, Student Senate approved a resolution last Thursday in support of the proposed amendment to the Student Rights Policy.

In its revised form the amendment reads, “The third right of students is to have their work evaluated based on stated course and program criteria and appropriate knowledge of the subjects and disciplines they study, as outlined by the relevant faculty.”

Existing University Policy addresses the issues of “Mutual Trust and Respect” and “Fairness and Exemplary Behavior” is its section titled “Goals, Rights, and Responsibilities.”

The Academic Affairs Committee reworked the amendment’s wording after concerns were raised at a forum held last semester. Drafters of the original amendment...