Manhattan University Senate Talks Curriculum, Microsoft Switch and Faculty Dining Rooms

Manhattan University’s senate gathers for the first meeting of the spring semester. MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Brooke Della Rocco, Senior Writer The first Manhattan University (MU) senate meeting of the spring semester took place on Tuesday, Feb. 17, where senators spoke about current issues students and faculty face, as well as the future of campus life.  The Educational Affairs Committee (EAC) opened the meeting, with an … Continue reading Manhattan University Senate Talks Curriculum, Microsoft Switch and Faculty Dining Rooms

Senate Meeting Reveals Need for Student Representation, Reforms and Development on Campus

MU’s recent Open House event for prospective students. MANHATTAN.EDU/COURTESY Erioluwa Akin-Salami, Contributor On Nov. 18, Manhattan University’s Senate held its second meeting of the semester, in which the primary topic discussed was students both on and off campus, including study abroad and foreign exchange students. Discussions were raised about past events, voting and future reforms within the senate. The meeting encouraged discussion amongst the members … Continue reading Senate Meeting Reveals Need for Student Representation, Reforms and Development on Campus

Manhattan University Senate Meeting Covers Residence Life, Public Safety and Possible  Joint Senate-Student Government Committee

Maria Castano, Staff Writer On Oct. 14, Manhattan University’s Senate met to discuss residence life, public safety, athletic events and a possible new committee between the senate and the student government.  Staff and faculty members attended, including Vice President of Student Life Kristell Lowe, Interim Provost Bridget Chalk, Ph.D., and the student vice president of the O’Malley School of Business, Andrew Berg.   Lowe opened her … Continue reading Manhattan University Senate Meeting Covers Residence Life, Public Safety and Possible  Joint Senate-Student Government Committee

Manhattan University Senate Meeting Covers Healthcare Costs, Hiring Updates

Photo of Thomas Hall. MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Emmanouel Sofillas, Managing Editor Manhattan University’s Senate held their final meeting in April, where they addressed challenges with employee healthcare, hybrid work policy renewals, Residence Life staffing, and the need for improved communication across departments. The meeting, attended by administrators, faculty, staff and students, featured updates from Robyn Salvo, vice president of Human Resources, Provost Kenneth Sumner, Ph.D., … Continue reading Manhattan University Senate Meeting Covers Healthcare Costs, Hiring Updates

Senate Recap: Four Senators to Not Continue in Spring Semester

The Senate will lose four members going into the spring semester.MANHATTAN.EDU/COURTESY By Brooke DellaRocco, News Editor The first senate meeting of the spring semester discussed the loss of four senators, as well as the plans moving forward with the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS). Four senators will not be continuing in the senate including former dean of the School of Liberal Arts Cory … Continue reading Senate Recap: Four Senators to Not Continue in Spring Semester