BE IT RESOLVED That the University establish the Master of Arts in National Security and Intelligence in the College of Professional Studies as approved by the University Graduate Curriculum Committee 20 September, 2023 (13-0-1).

BE IT RESOLVED That the University establish the Master of Arts in Teaching in the College of Professional Studies as approved by the University Graduate Curriculum Committee 4 October, 2023 (13-0-0).

BE IT RESOLVED That the University establish the Master of Education in Learning in the College of Professional Studies as approved by the University Graduate Curriculum Committee 4 October, 2023 (13-0-0).

BE IT RESOLVED That the University establish the Master of Education in Education Administration in the College of Professional Studies as approved by the University Graduate Curriculum Committee 4 October, 2023 (13-0-0).

WHEREAS the annual raises awarded to faculty for the last several years have been well below the cost of living increases due to inflation, and

WHEREAS the faculty salaries at all levels are up to 20% below Boston area
match mates based on AAUP salary data,

BE IT RESOLVED that the recommended raise pool for merit for FY 2025 be 8.4%, at a minimum, of continuing salaries starting on July 1, 2024, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Provost develop a plan to align faculty salaries with Boston area match mates.

WHEREAS the 2022-2023 FAC report has provided several resolutions for the University to enhance the oversight of retirement plans, the fund menu, fees, and the quality of reporting to plan participants, and

WHEREAS University actions on the above-mentioned resolutions are still forthcoming,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Provost bring to the attention of the appropriate office the need for demonstrable progress on the resolutions concerning the retirement plan that were approved by the Senate in 2023.

WHEREAS combined majors across colleges represent a large and increasing percentage of the undergraduate student population and students pursing combined majors should not face unnecessary impediments due to college and department boundaries.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate recommend that the Office of the Chancellor and the Office of the Provost work with Administrative Advisory Group and Associate Deans across colleges to implement these steps for clear communication and equitable combined major student access:

- Clarify and communicate implications of ‘home college’ choice and provide advising junctures to change as desired in consultation with Academic Advisors.
- Provide student access (in person or virtually) on a regular basis to informational, welcome, and community events in both degree areas, especially across colleges.
- Provide students access to Co-op Advisors and major-specific co-op preparation and workshops (e.g portfolio preparation, technical interview preparation, etc.) pertinent to both degree areas, regardless of the students’ home college and initial co-op preparation area (consider virtual modules or co-op class access across colleges).
- Provide students information about, and access to, department and college-organized awards and scholarships for both degree areas of their combined major.
- Ensure that Global Scholars students who are considering a combined major are clearly advised about choosing a home college and about the implications of that choice for their degree path.

WHEREAS over the last three (3) years there has been an increase in faculty dependent admissions to pathway programs, which suggest that benefited faculty/staff will not have full access to the tuition benefit, and Northeastern’s commitment to global experience.

BE IT RESOLVED that the University extend 100% tuition remission for UG to pathway programs.

WHEREAS over the last three (3) years there has been an increase in faculty dependent admissions to pathway programs, which suggest that benefited faculty/staff will not have full access to the tuition benefit, and most competitor institutions offer tuition exchange

BE IT RESOLVED that by December 31, 2024 the University form a Benefits Human Resources Task Force to explore options to apply for tuition exchange or other scholarships at other accredited institutions. Additionally, explore options to create a pathway for scholarships to increase tuition coverage for Dialogues of Civilization and traditional study abroad programs.

BE IT RESOLVED That the University establish the Master of Science in Nursing Leadership in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences as approved by the University Graduate Curriculum Committee 7 February, 2024 (16-0-0).

BE IT RESOLVED That the University establish a new program type Cross-Disciplinary Science PhD in the College of Science as approved by the University Graduate Curriculum Committee 7 February, 2024 (15-0-0).

BE IT RESOLVED That the updated University Graduate Curriculum Committee Bylaws replace the current University Graduate Curriculum Committee Bylaws, as edited, and recommended by the University Graduate Curriculum Committee.

Whereas, the faculty of Northeastern University are integral to the academic and operational success of the institution, contributing through teaching, research, and service; and

Whereas, the current process for determining annual workload distribution and adjustments lacks a standardized approach for active faculty participation, potentially leading to discrepancies in expectations and responsibilities; and

Whereas, the Faculty Senate recognizes the importance of faculty well-being and professional development, which are directly impacted by workload assignments; and

Whereas, it is essential to ensure transparency, fairness, and mutual understanding in the workload determination process to foster a collaborative and supportive academic environment;

Be It Resolved That, the Faculty Senate recommends the following amendments to the Faculty Handbook:

1. Active Participation of Faculty in Their Workload Determination:

▪ The Faculty Handbook shall be updated to explicitly require that all faculty members, including Full-Time Non-Tenure-Track Faculty (FTNTTF), actively participate in the determination of their annual workload distribution.

▪ This participation shall include the opportunity for faculty to discuss and negotiate their workload assignments with department chairs or unit heads, ensuring that workload decisions are made collaboratively.

2. Collaborative Process for Workload Adjustments:

▪ Any adjustments to a faculty member's workload, whether initial determinations or subsequent modifications, shall be made through a collaborative process involving the faculty member and their unit head.

▪ The Faculty Handbook shall state clearly that such adjustments are to be discussed and agreed upon with the faculty member before implementation, ensuring mutual agreement and understanding.

Be It Further Resolved That, the Faculty Senate charges the Faculty Handbook Committee (FHC) to promptly implement the proposed changes to the Faculty Handbook and collaborate with the Provost’s Office to ensure that all department chairs and unit heads are fully informed and trained on these updated procedures.

Be It Finally Resolved That, this resolution shall be communicated to the university administration and to all department chairs, by the Provost’s Office, with the request for immediate action to update the Faculty Handbook in accordance with these recommendations.

BE IT RESOLVED That the University establish the interdisciplinary Master of Science in Statistics in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences, the College of Science and the Khoury College of Computer Sciences as approved by the University Graduate Curriculum Committee 21 February, 2024 (14-0-0).

BE IT RESOLVED That the University establish the Master of Science in Complex Network Analysis in the College of Science, Bouvé College Of Health Sciences, College Of Social Sciences And Humanities, Khoury College Of Computer Sciences and The Network Science Institute as approved by the University Graduate Curriculum Committee 21 February, 2024 (14-0-0).

BE IT RESOLVED That the University establish the Master of Science in Semiconductor Engineering in the College of Engineering as approved by the University Graduate Curriculum Committee 20 March, 2024 (15-0-0).

BE IT RESOLVED That the University establish the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies at Northeastern University as approved by the University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 27 March, 2024 (10_2_5).

BE IT RESOLVED That the University establish the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology in the Office of the Provost as approved by the University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 2 April, 2024 (11_0_2)

BE IT RESOLVED That the University establish the Bachelor of Science in Performance and Extended Realities in the College of Arts, Media and Design as approved by the University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 27 March, 2024 (17_0_0).

BE IT RESOLVED That the Department of Health Sciences be renamed the Department of Public Health and Health Sciences in the Bouvé College Of Health Sciences

WHEREAS the FTNTT Committee has made the following recommendations:

1. All faculty holding a second rank or higher and holding their position at Northeastern for at least 6 years regardless of funding mechanism for salary support be eligible for sabbatical so this policy aligns with the One Faculty model.

2. Regardless of office space accommodations on campus, private space be available to be reserved for meetings requiring auditory and/or visual privacy.

3. That all Faculty regardless of rank or tenure status should be provided a computer at the start of their employment. This computer should be replaced every three years or when the warranty expires, whichever is sooner. HR will make this policy available to all new employees during their onboarding.

4. That CAMD’s Faculty Development Funding Policy and related communication strategies be adapted and implemented across all colleges to ensure that funding for professional development, and research and teaching opportunities are being fairly communicated to all Faculty regardless of rank or tenure status.

5. That since office activities don’t vary when analyzed by college, location, rank, and faculty-type, office space accommodations with lockable storage on campus be the same for faculty affiliated with a college and at a location regardless faculty-type.

6. That all job postings contain realistic salary ranges (see Seattle campus data below) regardless of campus location.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate Agenda Committee shall work with the Provost’s Office to investigate the feasibility of adopting these recommendations and report to the Senate by January 2025.

WHEREAS the One Faculty Model requires that the Handbook minimize the differences (with the obvious exception of tenure) in the rights and responsibilities of various classifications of full-time faculty;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Handbook use “full-time faculty” to refer to every faculty member with a full-time appointment, and “tenured/tenure-track faculty” to distinguish those with tenure or the possibility of tenure.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the tenure requirement be removed from the sabbatical leave program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Faculty Senate calls upon the Provost’s Office to work with the Senate Agenda Committee to establish guidelines for sabbatical approval processes for all full-time faculty in all colleges, and to report to the Senate no later than January 2025.

work with the Senate Agenda Committee and the Office of the General Counsel to establish a common dismissal procedure for all full-time faculty members without tenure.

WHEREAS the timeline for reconsideration after denial of promotion is ambiguous in the Handbook,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Handbook specify that a faculty member may not be reconsidered for promotion until two years after notification of the previous unsuccessful promotion attempt.

WHEREAS the merit appeals process may be subject to personal bias,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Handbook specify that a merit decision may be appealed to the unit’s merit committee or merit appeals committee, if applicable.

WHEREAS the University want to competitively attract and retain outstanding faculty,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Handbook specify that cost-of-living adjustments be included in the criteria for salary increases for full-time faculty as indicated in Appendix C of the Committee’s Report.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Senate Financial Affairs Committee research and develop a policy for a yearly cost-of-living salary increase for all full-time faculty.

WHEREAS the University wants to competitively attract and retain research faculty,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Handbook’s Research Faculty module be replaced with the text in Appendix C.