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Time:<\/strong> 1:00 p.m.
Location:<\/strong> Lubar N456 and Microsoft Teams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Present:<\/strong> Professors M. Kavanaugh, K. Kirshtner, R. Leson, L. McHenry, W. Otieno, G. Rodger, M. Schwartz
Excused:  <\/strong>None
Guests:<\/strong>  K. Beutner, T. Gibson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I. Call to Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The meeting was called to order by M. Kavanaugh at 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

II. Persons Who Wish to be Heard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  1. \u00a0Associate Professor Katharine Beutner came to the UC to express concern over the language used in the campus\u2019 FAQs in 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s \u201cGuidance on Federal Immigration Activity\u201d.\u00a0 The UC will follow up with campus administration, and also encouraged pursuing a discussion in the Faculty Senate at a future meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    III. Approval of Minutes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The minutes of the March 3, 2026 meeting were approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IV. Special Guests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Chancellor Thomas Gibson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    1. Chancellor Gibson opened a discussion regarding the upcoming Provost change.\u00a0 It is planned to have an Interim Provost in place by the end of April. \u00a0The process for searching for a permanent Provost will begin over the summer, with most of the work being done in the Fall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Additional issues were discussed in closed session.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      V. Chairperson\u2019s Report and Announcements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. M. Kavanaugh reported that the Interim Provost Search and Screen Committee will meet for 3 hours on March 19.\u00a0 The process is very condensed due to the need to have the Interim Provost in place by May 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. There is a need to figure out the time-line and processes for the merger of Geosciences, Geography, and Environmental Sciences. \u00a0Dean Gronert is likely to come to the UC in the future to work through some of the issues. \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        VI. Members\u2019 Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. L. McHenry reported that the realignment workgroup continues their work on realignment options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. G. Rodger reported that the Rules Committee met and set the agenda for the March 19 Faculty Senate meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. R. Leson reported that the Policy Advisory Committee approved changes to SAAP 8-2 and revisions to several SAAPs to improve the consistency of language on retaliation in the policies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          VII. New Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          None<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          VIII. Old Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          None<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          IX.  Personnel Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Per Wis. Stats 19.85(1)(f), it was moved and seconded to go into closed session to discuss personnel matters. Upon voice vote, closed session began at 1:36 p.m. The committee reconvened in open session at 2:11 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Per Wis. Stats 19.85(1)(f), it was moved and seconded to go into closed session to discuss personnel matters. Upon voice vote, closed session began at 2:29 p.m. The committee reconvened in open session at 2:55 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          X. Future Agenda Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          The next scheduled UC meeting is March 31 at 1:00 pm.  ASC Chair Jennifer Herriges is expected to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          XI. Adjournment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Meeting adjourned at 2:57 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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