51ÁÔÆæ

October 16, 2025 – Faculty Senate Meeting – Agenda

Time: Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Curtin 175 and Microsoft Teams

  1. Call to order
  2. Comments and Questions
    1. Chancellor’s Report (10 minutes)
    2. Provost’s Report (5 minutes)
    3. University Committee 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. Student Association Report: Levi Valentine, Vice President of Student Affairs (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 or send an email during the meeting time containing your name, department, and division to the Secretary of the University’s Office: secofunv@uwm.edu.
  4. Automatic Consent (Not later than 3:10 p.m.)
    1. Approval of the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
    2. 2024-25 Annual Reports of the Faculty Standing Committees
      • 2024-25 Annual Report, pending receipt:
        • Faculty Rights & Responsibilities Committee
        • Faculty Senate Rules Committee
        • Graduate Student Fellowships Committee
        • Nominations Committee
  5. Chancellor’s Report
    1. Document 3196R2, 09/18/25: Recommendation of the GFC to Revise Requirements for Graduate Credit in Graduate Level Courses and Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Level Courses. Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 10/7/2025. Approved by 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 10/8/25.
    2. Document 3493R1, 09/18/25: Recommendation of the Academic Program & Curriculum Committee (APCC) to Revise the 51ÁÔÆæ Bachelor’s Degree Requirements Policy. Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 10/7/2025. Approved by 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 10/8/25.
    3. Document 3573, 09/18/25: Recommendation of the Graduate Faculty Committee (GFC) to Merge and Supersede Faculty Documents 3184, 3186 & 3187 to Create the Graduate School Policy on Transfer Credit. Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 10/7/2025. Approved by 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 10/8/25.
    4. Document 3574, 09/18/25: Recommendation of the GFC to Create the Graduate School Policy on Non-Degree Student Status and Graduate Credits. Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 10/7/2025. Approved by 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 10/8/25.
    5. SAAP 1-14, 09/18/25: Recommendation of the PAC and the Division of Academic Affairs to Revise the Teaching Evaluation Policy. Approved by Academic Staff Senate 05/13/25. Approved by University Staff Senate 05/2025. Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 10/7/2025.
    6. SAAP 7-10, 09/18/25: Recommendation of the PAC and Academic Affairs to Revise the Minimum Qualifications for Instructors Policy. Approved by Academic Staff Senate 09/09/25. Approved by University Staff Senate 09/16/25. Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 10/8/25.
    7. SAAP 15-3, 09/18/25: Recommendation of the PAC and the Dean of Students Office to Create the Hazing Policy. Approved by Academic Staff Senate 09/09/25. Approved by University Staff Senate 09/16/25. Sent to 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 9/23/25. Approved by 51ÁÔÆæ Administration, 9/24/25.
  6. Business

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

      Dave Clark, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
      Academic Affairs
      Presenting

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

      Dave Clark, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
      Academic Affairs
      Presenting

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

      Dave Clark, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
      Academic Affairs
      Presenting

    4. (Not later than 3:30 p.m.)


      Purushottam Papatla, Co-Director
      Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute
      Presenting

    5. (Not later than 3:35 p.m.)


      Ryan Newton, Chair
      SFS Executive Committee
      Presenting

    6. (Not later than 3:40 p.m.)


      Jennifer Earl Boehm, Program Director
      Athletic Training & Sports Psychology
      Presenting

    7. (Not later than 3:45 p.m.)


      Lisa Berger, Associate Dean & Head of School
      Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
      Presenting
    8. Presentation on Wellness and Development Initiatives in Human Resources
      (Not later than 3:50 p.m.)

      Jennifer Cramer, Learning and Development Specialist
      Tracy Oles, Wellbeing and Engagement Manager
      Human Resources
      Presenting
    9. Presentation on 2030 Initiative
      (Not later than 3:55 p.m.)

      Canan Bilen-Green, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
      Dave Clark, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
      Academic Affairs
      Presenting
    10. Report on Strategic Enrollment Management & Student Success

      Kay Eilers, Associate Vice Chancellor
      Strategic Enrollment Management & Student Success
      Presenting
      • Presentation
        (Not later than 4:05 p.m.)
      • Questions
        (Not later than 4:10 p.m.)
    11. Report on Athletics

      Amanda Braun, Director
      51ÁÔÆæ Athletics
      Presenting
      • Presentation
        (Not later than 4:15 p.m.)
      • Questions
        (Not later than 4:20 p.m.)
  7. Unfinished Business (Not later than 4:25 p.m.)
  8. General Good and Welfare (Not later than 4:25 p.m.)
  9. Adjournment