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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>  S. Genung, J. Herriges, E. Watson<\/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 February 10, 2026 meeting were approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

ASC Chair Jennifer Herriges<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. The ASC is updating ASC P&P Chapter 105 to align with the annual review dates set up in Workday.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. There are ongoing discussions on finding ways to increase the number of employees on probationary\/indefinite status and increase the use of multi-year contracts.\u00a0 The ASC is concerned that interest in service activities among ASC may diminish if more ASC are kept on one-year contracts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Dean Gronert and the ASC discussed the lack of long-term instructional academic staff receiving probationary\/indefinite status appointments or multi-year contracts in L&S.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. ASPRO presented to the ASC to make them aware of their lobbying activities on behalf of Academic Staff.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    CIO Scott Genung and Executive Director Elizabeth Watson, CITEE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    1. Digital Accessibility is required by April 25, 2026.\u00a0 A task force was started in 2024 to guide 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s efforts to make 51ÁÔÆæ digitally accessible.\u00a0 The developed policy is designed to be stackable and flexible in the future as needed.\u00a0 The standards to be used are the federal guidelines, and will change as the federal guidelines change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Resources are being made available to employees to help them make their documents accessible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Regarding AI, R. Leson asked how the proposed AI milestones translate into student success and how do the investments being made in AI are help 51ÁÔÆæ students in a responsible way.\u00a0 S. Genung responded with a history of the AI task force. \u00a0He described some of the efforts have been made to incorporate ethical uses of AI into AI activities at 51ÁÔÆæ.\u00a0 Students will benefit from learning AI literacy.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Chairperson\u2019s Report and Announcements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      None    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Members\u2019 Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. G. Rodger reported that the last APBC meeting was cancelled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. K. Kirshtner asked for a substitute for the next PAC meeting.\u00a0 R. Leson (whose birthday is today) will attend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. L. McHenry reported that the realignment workgroup is conducting listening sessions today.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        New Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. Student Identity Group Realignment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          M. Kavanaugh updated the UC on the student identity group realignment process.  Listening sessions are being held on the plan.  The Chancellor has slowed the process so that more people can be heard from before the plans are finalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Old Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          1. Workload Policy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            The UC discussed the Interim Faculty and Instructional Academic Staff Teaching Responsibilities Policy.  The policy was recognized as being flexible for units, and there were no major concerns with this particular policy.  However, it was recognized that the policy still needs to be connected to the existing faculty workload policy.<\/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 March 3 at 1:00 pm.  Provost Andrew Daire is expected to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

            Meeting adjourned at 2:53 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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