{"id":9381,"date":"2026-03-04T08:40:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T14:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/secu\/?p=9381"},"modified":"2026-03-04T08:40:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T14:40:49","slug":"february-10-2026-university-committee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/secu\/february-10-2026-university-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"February 10, 2026 \u2013 University Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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, R. Leson, L. McHenry, W. Otieno, G. Rodger, M. Schwartz
Excused:  <\/strong>Professor K. Kirshtner
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 1:03 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 3, 2026 meeting were approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

    \n
  1. There was discussion with Chancellor Gibson on ICE activities and the accessibility of non-residents to areas in the residence halls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. There was discussion at the February Board of Regents meeting on AI.\u00a0 At the meeting, some interest was expressed in the creation of a System-wide policy on AI use by students.\u00a0 The UC expressed concerns with the shortcomings on AI and how it can often hurt education.\u00a0 R. Leson questioned the path being put forward by campus administration on the use of AI and the environmental impacts of AI.\u00a0 Chancellor Gibson is learning about the various AI activities at 51ÁÔÆæ and pushing for collaboration between the many efforts towards working toward common campus goals.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. This week is Employee Appreciation Week.\u00a0 The Length of Service Awards ceremony was held this morning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. There is still some feedback being received from students regarding the Identity and Cultural Centers.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s efforts on AI were well-received by the Regents at the Board of Regents meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Chancellor Gibson highlighted 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s activity in community engagement during his W51ÁÔÆæ broadcast.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Chairperson\u2019s Report and Announcements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    1. M. Kavanaugh reported on discussions regarding the Faculty Senate meetings and participation by students and non-senators.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Members\u2019 Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. G. Rodger reported that the Rules Committee met to set the agenda for the February 19 Faculty Senate meeting.\u00a0 Additionally, the APBC met on January 15 and discussed the decline in graduate student enrollment.\u00a0 There is concern in the APBC that the faculty and staff don\u2019t understand the magnitude of the budget situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. On behalf K. Kirshtner, J. Reisel reported that the PAC approved changes to SAAPs 0-1, 1-14 ,10-1, and a new SAAP on digital accessibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. L. McHenry reported that the realignment workgroup will be holding listening sessions with stakeholders.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        New Business<\/h2>\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 2:21 p.m. The committee reconvened in open session at 2:36 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

        The next scheduled UC meeting is February 24 at 1:00 pm.  ASC Chair Jennifer Herriges is expected to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

        Meeting adjourned at 2:37 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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