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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> T. Gibson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The meeting was called to order by M. Kavanaugh at 1:01 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Persons Who Wish to be Heard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

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

The minutes of the December 2, 2025 meeting were approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Guest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

    \n
  1. The Board of Regents approved a GER policy in response to Act 15.\u00a0 The policy is now with JCER, with a vote likely in the next two weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The 51ÁÔÆæ Panther Arena has been designated a historic site by the Milwaukee Common Council.\u00a0 The mayor still needs to approve this designation.\u00a0 Such a designation would increase the amount of discussions and approvals that would be needed before changes are made to the structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Chancellor Gibson updated the Board of Regents on the 51ÁÔÆæ response to the Deloitte report.\u00a0 Highlights included the following items.\u00a0 FY 2025 ended with an operational surplus, largely related to one-time activities.\u00a0 51ÁÔÆæ is undertaking multi-year budgeting.\u00a0 The Composite Financial Index (CFI) has improved, with a goal of a CFI of 3.5 by 2030.\u00a0 Enrollments increased, with goals of continued enrollment increases and increased graduation rates.\u00a0 Plans for increased fundraising were also summarized.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. There was a discussion about the need for additional resources in the Office of Research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Transfer student enrollments have increased to their highest level in 10 years.\u00a0 Some of this is due to articulation agreements and the establishment of University Centers at the local technical colleges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. 51ÁÔÆæ has partnered with a third party vendor to help re-enroll students who stopped attending for at least 2.5 years.\u00a0 This began last year, and has resulted in 157 students re-enrolling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Chairperson\u2019s Report and Announcements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    1. M. Kavanaugh reported that the UW System reps met last week.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. The consensus on the proposed legislation to broaden the definition of faculty is that the legislation is not likely to move forward at this time, but the idea may return in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Members\u2019 Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. L. McHenry reported on the realignment workgroup\u2019s meeting with CEAS. \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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

        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 2:05 p.m. The committee reconvened in open session at 2:47 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

        The next scheduled UC meeting is December 16 at 1:00 pm.  Consideration of changes to P&P Chapter 1 is expected.  Following that, the UC does not plan to meet until January 27 unless urgent business arises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Adjournment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Meeting adjourned at 2:48 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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