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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> A. Daire, D. Knab<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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 January 27, 2026 meeting were approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Provost Andrew Daire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. Today, EAB hosted a workshop for campus leadership today on aligning resources with university priorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The determination of which fields qualify as high-demand fields is established by the legislature and System.\u00a0 (This does not reflect how the 51ÁÔÆæ administration views the value of other disciplines.) \u00a0The System is asking detailed questions about individual decisions on recommendations for faculty salary adjustments.\u00a0 The raises should be made available in March.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. There is a draft of the interim 51ÁÔÆæ teaching load policy that is being reviewed in Academic Affairs.\u00a0 It is expected to come to the UC and ASC in the next couple of weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. There is more effort being devoted towards retention of students, as improving retention is a necessity for the financial health of 51ÁÔÆæ.\u00a0 Work is being done to establish college retention targets designed to allow the campus to hit a 76% first-year retention rate.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Associate Vice Chancellor Drew Knab<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    1. Faculty are involved in the budget process primarily through the APBC.\u00a0 Enrollment and revenue projections are shared with the APBC and deans for feedback.\u00a0 The size of the contribution rate from units to central activities is then determined, again with input from the APBC and deans.\u00a0 For this upcoming year, increases in the campus contingency fund, increases for both MarComm and Advancement, and upgrading the campus network infrastructure have been priorities.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. The UC discussed the contribution rate, the budget model, and other budget issues with D. Knab.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Chairperson\u2019s Report and Announcements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. The most recent UW System Reps meeting took place last Friday.\u00a0 The copyright policy was discussed, with concerns over course items being placed on Canvas and where the ownership rights would subsequently lie.\u00a0 The Digital Accessibility activities of the different campuses were discussed.\u00a0 There were also discussions of potential ICE activities on campus.\u00a0 UW-River Falls is being impacted by the Minneapolis ICE activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. The campus portion of the pay adjustment for high-impact disciplines process has been completed, with the information now being processed at the System level.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Members\u2019 Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. G. Rodger reported that there was an APBC meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. L. McHenry reported that there was a Realignment Group meeting, but little progress was made.<\/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

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

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

          The next scheduled UC meeting is February 10 at 1:00 pm.  Chancellor Gibson is expected to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

          Meeting adjourned at 2:53 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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