August 25, 2026 – University Committee (UC)-Minutes

Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lubar N456 and Microsoft Teams

Attendance

Present: Professors V. Brown, P. Chang, N. Fleisher, W. Otieno, G. Rodger
Excused:  Prof. M. Kavanaugh, L. McHenry
Guests:  None

I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by W. Otieno at 1:02 p.m.

II. Persons Who Wish to be Heard

None

III. Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the May 12, 2026 meeting were approved.

IV. Special Guests

None

V. Chairperson’s Report and Announcements

1.  W. Otieno met with M. Kavanaugh regarding the UC chair transition and what topics need the UC’s attention.  These topics will be covered in New Business.           

VI. Members’ Reports

None

VII. New Business

  1. Provost Search and Screen Committee
    The UC produced a list of names of faculty to propose for membership on the Provost Search and Screen Committee.
  2. University Committee Representatives on Standing Committees
    The UC made the following assignments for UC reps on committees
    APBC – P. Chang
    PAC – N. Fleisher
    Campus Space Planning – V. Brown

VIII. Old Business

None

IX.  Personnel Matters

None

X. Future Agenda Items

The next scheduled UC meeting is planned for September 1.  Interim Provost Freiburger will be present.

XI. Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 2:37 p.m.