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University Council

The University Council of the University of Pennsylvania is a deliberative and broadly representative forum which exists to consider the activities of the University in all its phases, with particular attention to the educational objectives of the University and those matters that affect the common interests of faculty, staff and students. It may recommend general policies and otherwise advise the president, the provost, and other officers of the University. It is authorized to initiate policy proposals as well as to express its judgment on those submitted to it by the administrative officers of the University and its various academic divisions. It is also empowered to request information through appropriate channels from any member of the University administration.

Members of the University community are invited to attend Council meetings provided they register with the Office of the Secretary via ucouncil@pobox.upenn.edu or telephone, 898-7005.

If a member of the University community wishes to pose questions or to make proposals to Council, they may submit them in writing to the Chair of the Steering Committee.

2008-2009 University Council
Meeting Schedule

Wednesday, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall
September 24, 2008
October 22, 2008
December 10, 2008
January 28, 2009
February 18, 2009
March 25, 2009
April 22, 2009

2007 – 2008 University Council Discussions and Presenters

September 26, 2007	Selection and ranking of focus issues Discussion of Council Committees
October 24, 2007	State of the University President Amy Gutmann Vice President For Development and Alumni Relations John Zeller Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli Discussion of Safety and Emergency Preparedness at Penn – Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush
November 14, 2007	State of the University – Provost Daniels Full Analysis and Discussion of Mental Health Issues Director of Counseling and Psychological Services Ilene Rosenstein Director of Strategic Initiatives for VPUL Stephanie Ives Director of Quality of Work Life Programs for Human Resources Marilyn Kraut Open Forum
January 30, 2008	Report by the President on the United Nations Global Colloquium of University Presidents Discussion of Political Engagement on Campus Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Education Matthew Hartley Chair of the Penn College Republicans Michael Shiely President of the Penn College Democrats Clayton Robinson Executive Director of the Robert A. Fox Leadership Program Joseph Tierney Student President of Penn Leads the Vote Stephanie Simon Graduate Student Fellow at the Graduate Student Center Allison Evans
February 27, 2008	Discussion of the Recruitment and Retention of Preeminent and Diverse Faculty Provost Ron Daniels Vice Provost For Faculty Affairs Vincent Price Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences Rebecca Bushnell
March 26, 2008	Report on Budgets and Plans for the Next Academic Year Vice President, Office of Budget and Management Analysis Bonnie Gibson Director of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics Steven Bilsky Open Forum
April 30, 2008	Summary Reports by Council Committee Chairs Report by the University Council Committee on Committees Presentation by Associate Provost for Education Andrew Binns on the Senior Survey Results Discussion of Possible Focus Issues for the Next Academic Year