September 29, 2006 - YSU - Youngstown State University

Dr. Herbert noted that YSU mathematics students
again participated in the national 2006 MathFest competition
along with students from thirty-two other universities. YSU
students received 5 of the 10 awards given at the competition.
Dr. Herbert reported that more than 400 teachers from across
Ohio have been on campus the past few days participating in a
symposium on “Inspiring the Love of Literacy.”
Dr. Herbert reminded the board of the cooperative
exchange agreement entered into one year ago by YSU and Lunghwa
University of Science & Technology in Taiwan. Dr. Herbert recognized
and welcomed a visiting professor and 5 students from
Taiwan on campus for the coming academic year.
Following Dr. Herbert’s report, the chairperson
noted that the Academic and Student Affairs committee was recommending
one resolution for adoption by the board. There being
no objection thereto, the chairperson declared the following
resolution adopted by general consent:
Resolution to Adopt
The Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct
YR 2007-01
WHEREAS, The Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities,
and Conduct (The Code) outlines student rights, responsibilities,
and conduct as well as the due process
and disciplinary procedures utilized, details of the
academic grievance procedure, the students records
policy, etc.; and
WHEREAS, several sections of The Code have been updated
and revised;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Trustees of Youngstown State University does hereby
adopt The Code shown as Exhibit A attached hereto.
2. External Relations Committee.
The chairperson noted that the committee was recommending
one resolution for adoption by the board. There being
no objection thereto, the chairperson declared the following
resolution adopted by general consent:
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