1. Faculty Senate Meeting January 21, 2010

2. President's Report  Salary raises: survey showed a roughly 50 – 50 split between pro and con salary raises  Polarized reaction to proposal to combine raise with furlough. Approx 60% very supportive, but 40 % strongly opposed.  Other ideas: eliminate employee contributions to retirement fund instead of raise. Give raise only up to a certain maximum salary

3. President's Report  UM system requested input on Conflict of Interest Policy (document linked to agenda). Originated from President of OSU objecting to Primate research and cutting off major funding. Funding agencies are also tightening guidelines.  UM system requested input on Intellectual Property Rights (document linked to agenda). UM is pushing forward with new revenue stream from patents.