Comprised of two Faculty Senate representatives, two academic administrators, and four ex-officio members, this task force will:
- Review the current JMU student attendance polices (Undergraduate Catalog, Faculty Handbook, III.A.17)
- Review the report from the 2018-19 Provost’s Excused Absence Policy Task Force, charged with reviewing JMU’s current policies and practices related to student absences and developing a policy for standardizing absences and excused absences.
- Consider the impact of JMU’s move to the Sun Belt athletic conference
- Consider the impact of pandemic-related learning on current attitudes and expectations (of faculty and students)
- Consult with key stakeholders across campus, as relevant
- Identify concerns and make recommendations
Members:
- Sam Prins, College of Science and Mathematics, Co-Chair
- Melanie Shoffner, College of Education, Faculty Senate Marshal, Co-Chair
- Hollie Hall, Dean of Students, Ex Officio
- Brent Lewis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Ex Officio
- Michael O'Fallon, Faculty Affairs and Curriculum, Ex Officio
- Kathy Ott-Walter, College of Health and Behavioral Studies, Faculty Senate
- Jenn Phillips, Athletics, Ex Officio
- Meg Sander, Ex Officio
- Wren Stevens, College of Visual and Performing Arts
Reports:
Office of the Provost
