2016 Proposed Adjustments to Bylaws to ensure the AAC may advise the University on matters relating to post-graduate programs in addition to the undergraduate program.
Committee discussion of proposed changes to address the weaknesses outlined in the 2012 ABET Review
Motion to amend the bylaws to change the procedure for reelecting officers.
Motion to amend the bylaws to allow for longer officer terms and possibly a consecutive term limitation.
Discussion on the need to amend the bylaws regarding officer reappointments
The committee has agreed in principle that there is no reason to be forced to reject any qualified candidates who are willing to serve simply due to an interpretation of the current bylaws. One of the modifications to this section stipulates that the Committee must also choose the number of vacancies to fill, or the number of new members to elect, prior to commencement of the vote. Therefore, I move to amend Section 2.06 – Voting Procedures of the bylaws as follows:
The committee has agreed in principle that there is no reason to be forced to reject any qualified candidates who are willing to serve simply due to an interpretation of the current bylaws. Therefore, I move to amend Section 2.05 – Procedures for Nominating New Members of the bylaws as follows:
I am not sure the bylaws specifically authorize online meetings. In order to make it perfectly clear, I move that we amend Section 4.01 – Regular Meetings of the bylaws as follows:
Summary of talking points and follow up questions resulting from previous meetings.
We still have a couple weeks to approve the curriculum, but we have tentatively planned to meet next Friday (9/18, which is sneaking up on us quickly). I don’t think that it can be pushed back, but I will see if we have that option. I wonder if this would …