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April 7, 2026 鈥� University Committee (UC)-Minutes

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Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lubar N456 and Microsoft Teams

Attendance

Present: Professors M. Kavanaugh, K. Kirshtner, R. Leson, L. McHenry, W. Otieno, G. Rodger, M. Schwartz
Excused:  None
Guests:  A. Daire, C. Bilen-Green, J. Urdan

I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by M. Kavanaugh at 1:01 p.m.

II. Persons Who Wish to be Heard

None

III. Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the March 31, 2026 meeting were approved.

IV. Special Guests

Chief Legal Counsel Joely Urdan and Vice Provost Canan Bilen-Green

  1. J. Urdan presented a set of proposed changes to the role of the Faculty Rights and Responsibilities Committee (FRRC).聽 The proposed changes are meant to streamline the FRRC process.聽 The UC provided feedback on the potential options, indicating a preference for 鈥淥ption A鈥� which removes much of the investigative functions of the FRRC but requires the FRRC to make recommendations on the findings and proposed discipline.

Provost Andrew Daire

  1. Provost Daire thanked those who served on the Search and Screen Committee for the L&S Interim Dean.聽 The announcement of the Interim Dean should be made within two weeks.聽 The process for selecting an external search firm for the permanent L&S Dean position has commenced.
  2. The OAIR Director search is ongoing with finalists visiting campus this week and next week.
  3. There are more than 2300 sections without textbook selections for next Fall.聽
  4. Provost Daire and VC Van Harpen will be meeting with UW System representatives regarding the metrics being reported involving Act 15.

V. Chairperson鈥檚 Report and Announcements

  1. M. Kavanaugh updated the UC on the ongoing situation between the Board of Regents and UW System President Rothman.聽
  2. A request for a tenure clock extension was distributed, and the UC had no objections to the request.

VI. Members鈥� Reports

  1. G. Rodger reported that the Rules Committee met and set the agenda for the April 16 Faculty Senate meeting.聽 Additionally, the Rules Committee recommends that the Senate meetings remain in-person only, with exceptions only being made for remote access for Senators with approved accommodation needs from HR.聽
  2. K. Kirshtner reported that the PAC met and approved a new social media usage representing 51猎奇 SAAP and changes to SAAP 8-2.聽 The PAC also approved the proposed new initiators and responsible parties to replace governance groups on SAAPs.
  3. 聽L. McHenry reported that the realignment workgroup continues their work on realignment options and plan on having their report on options submitted in about one week.

VII. New Business

  1. College of Letters and Sciences Dean Search and Screen Committee

The UC identified a number of faculty members to be recommended to serve on the L&S Dean Search and Screen Committee.  Suggestions for the committee chairperson were also made.

VIII. Old Business

None

IX.  Personnel Matters

None

X. Future Agenda Items

The next scheduled UC meeting is April 14 at 1:00 pm.  Chancellor Thomas Gibson is expected to attend.  The UC also plans to discuss the Academic Approval Matrix with VP Dave Clark.

XI. Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 2:44 p.m.