51ÁÔÆæ

February 19, 2026 – Faculty Senate Meeting – Agenda

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Time: Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Curtin 175 (in person only)

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  1. Call to order
  2. Comments and Questions
    1. Chancellor’s Report (10 minutes)
    2. Provost’s Report (5 minutes)
    3. University Committee (UC) Report: Melinda Kavanaugh, Chair (5 minutes)
    4. Academic Staff Committee Report: Jennifer Herriges, Chair (5 minutes)
    5. Student Association Report: Heather Maggio, Diversity and Inclusion Director (5 minutes)
  3. Senate Roll Call (Not later than 3:00 p.m.)
    If you miss roll call, please sign your name on the Attendance Sign In Sheet at the back of the room.
  4. Automatic Consent (Not later than 3:05 p.m.)
    1. Approval of the January 29, 2026 meeting minutes
  5. Chancellor’s Report
    1. Document 3588, 1/29/26: Recommendation of the Graduate Faculty Committee to Revise the English Proficiency Requirements. Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 1/30/26. Approved by 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 1/30/26.
    2. Document 3589, 1/29/26: Recommendation of the Senate Subcommittee on the Evaluation of Administrators (SSEA) to Revise the Policy for Faculty Evaluation of Administrators. Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 1/30/26.
    3. Document 3590, 1/29/26: Recommendation of the UC to Revise 51ÁÔÆæ Policies & Procedures Chapter 1.01 (1)(b): Faculty Status Requirements. Sent to Faculty, 2/2/26. Approved by Faculty, 2/9/26. Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 2/10/26.
  6. Business

    1. (Not later than 3:10 p.m.)

      John Reisel, Secretary of the University
      Secretary of the University’s Office
      Presenting

    2. (Not later than 3:15 p.m.)

      Elizabeth Watson, Executive Director
      Center for Innovation, Transition, Education, & Employment
      Presenting

    3. (Not later than 3:20 p.m.)

      Dave Clark, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
      Academic Affairs
      Presenting

    4. (Not later than 3:25 p.m.)

      Melody Harries, Compliance Director
      University Safety & Assurances
      Presenting
    5. Report on Finance & Administrative Affairs (FAA)

      Robin Van Harpen, Vice Chancellor
      FAA
      Presenting
      • Presentation
        (Not later than 3:30 p.m.)
      • Questions
        (Not later than 3:35 p.m.)
  7. Unfinished Business (Not later than 3:40 p.m.)
  8. General Good and Welfare (Not later than 3:45 p.m.)
  9. Adjournment