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March 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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This agenda was amended on March 13, 2026 to add the Academic Planning and Budget Committee (APBC) Report.
  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 Planning & Budget Committee Report: Derek Counts and Jarett Wilcoxen, Co-Chairs (5 minutes)
    5. Academic Staff Committee Report: Jennifer Herriges, Chair (5 minutes)
    6. Information Technology Policy Committee Report: Noelle Chesley, Chair (5 minutes)
    7. Student Association Report: Heather Maggio, Diversity and Inclusion Director (5 minutes)
  3. Senate Roll Call (Not later than 3:05 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 3:10 p.m.)
    1. Approval of the February 19, 2026 meeting minutes
  5. For Information
    1. (PDF)
  6. Chancellor’s Report
    1. SAAP 00-01, 2/19/26: Recommendation of the Policy Advisory Committee and the Secretary of the University’s Office to Revise the 51ÁÔÆæ Policy on the Creation of Selected Academic & Administrative Policies. Approved by US Senate, 2/17/26. Approved by AS Senate, 3/10/26. Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 3/11/26.
    2. SAAP 01-14, 2/19/26: Recommendation of the Policy Advisory Committee and Academic Affairs to Revise the Course Evaluation Policy. Approved by US Senate, 2/17/26. Approved by AS Senate, 3/10/26. Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 3/11/26.
    3. SAAP 10-01, 2/19/26: Recommendation of the Policy Advisory Committee and Animal Care and Use Committee to Revise the Animal Care and Use Committee Investigation Procedures. Approved by US Senate, 2/17/26. Approved by AS Senate, 3/10/26. Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 3/11/26.
    4. SAAP 11-02, 2/19/26: Recommendation of the Policy Advisory Committee and University Information Technology Services (UITS) to Create Digital Accessibility Policy for Digital Tools and Electronic Resources. Approved by US Senate, 2/17/26. Approved by AS Senate, 3/10/26. Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 3/11/26.
  7. Special Order of Business
    1. Report of the Nominations Committee for Elective Standing Faculty Committees for 2026-27
      Please obtain prior consent from the person(s) whom you nominate.
      (Not later than 3:15 p.m.)

      Tami Williams, Chair
      Nominations Committee
      Presenting
  8. Business
    1. (PDF & DOCX)
      (Not later than 3:30 p.m.)

      Robin Van Harpen, Vice Chancellor
      Kathryn Amato, Compliance & Ethics Officer
      Finance & Administrative Affairs
      Presenting
    2. (PDF & DOCX)
      (Not later than 3:35 p.m.)

      Joely Urdan, Chief Legal Counsel
      Legal Affairs
      Presenting
      • Discriminatory Conduct and Consensual Relationships (SAAP 05-01)
      • Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment (SAAP 05-02)
      • Code of Conduct (SAAP 07-03)
      • Research Misconduct (SAAP 14-05)
    3. Presentation on Student Financial Wellness and Course Material Costs
      (Not later than 3:40 p.m.)

      Heather Maggio, Diversity and Inclusion Director
      Student Association
      Presenting
    4. Report on University Advancement

      Joan Nesbitt, Vice Chancellor
      University Advancement
      Presenting
      • Presentation
        (Not later than 3:50 p.m.)
      • Questions
        (Not later than 3:55 p.m.)
  9. Committee of the Whole (Not later than 4:00 p.m.)
    Discussion of Virtual Attendance Option for Faculty Senate Meetings
  10. Unfinished Business (Not later than 4:10 p.m.)
  11. General Good and Welfare (Not later than 4:15 p.m.)
  12. Adjournment