In the coming months, the University Senate will be debating the merits of two models that could change the makeup of Ball State's governance system.
One model would create a faculty and professional personnel senate and eliminate the University Senate. The other revises the current system and formalizes the relationship among the various governing bodies.
Included with these models, however, is a series of general proposals specifically separated from the two models.
The chair of the task force behind the models, Professor Mark Popovich, said, "If both of these (models) don't fly, at least consider these proposals the council has made."
The proposals include calls for office space and renumerations such as released time for Senate officers. Additionally, the proposals would establish for faculty the right of initiative and referendum. These could increase faculty participation in the Senate and appease those who think it is not accountable to the faculty.
The proposals would also create an implementation committee which would monitor the status of bills as they travel through the various governments. Currently, there is no formal mechanism that does this, sparking complaints the system is convoluted.
These proposals could be very beneficial to Ball State government, regardless of how it is operated. Increased accountability, efficiency and respect are all possible.
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