February 19, 2026 – Faculty Senate Meeting – Agenda

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Time: Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Curtin 175 (in person only)

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  1. Call to order
  2. Comments and Questions
    1. Chancellor’s Report (10 minutes)
    2. Provost’s Report (5 minutes)
    3. University Committee (UC) Report: Melinda Kavanaugh, Chair (5 minutes)
    4. Academic Staff Committee Report: Jennifer Herriges, Chair (5 minutes)
    5. Student Association Report: Heather Maggio, Diversity and Inclusion Director (5 minutes)
  3. Senate Roll Call (Not later than 3:00 p.m.)
    If you miss roll call, please sign your name on the Attendance Sign In Sheet at the back of the room.
  4. Automatic Consent (Not later than 3:05 p.m.)
    1. Approval of the January 29, 2026 meeting minutes
  5. Chancellor’s Report
    1. Document 3588, 1/29/26: Recommendation of the Graduate Faculty Committee to Revise the English Proficiency Requirements. Sent to UWM Administration, 1/30/26. Approved by UWM Administration, 1/30/26.
    2. Document 3589, 1/29/26: Recommendation of the Senate Subcommittee on the Evaluation of Administrators (SSEA) to Revise the Policy for Faculty Evaluation of Administrators. Sent to UWM Administration, 1/30/26.
    3. Document 3590, 1/29/26: Recommendation of the UC to Revise UWM Policies & Procedures Chapter 1.01 (1)(b): Faculty Status Requirements. Sent to Faculty, 2/2/26. Approved by Faculty, 2/9/26. Sent to UWM Administration, 2/10/26.
  6. Business
    1. Recommendation of the Policy Advisory Committee and the Secretary of the University’s Office to Revise the UWM Policy on the Creation of Selected Academic & Administrative Policies (SAAP 0-1)
      (Not later than 3:10 p.m.)

      John Reisel, Secretary of the University
      Secretary of the University’s Office
      Presenting
    2. Recommendation of the Policy Advisory Committee and University Information Technology Services (UITS) to Create Digital Accessibility Policy for Digital Tools and Electronic Resources (SAAP 11-2)
      (Not later than 3:15 p.m.)

      Elizabeth Watson, Executive Director
      Center for Innovation, Transition, Education, & Employment
      Presenting
    3. Recommendation of the Policy Advisory Committee and Academic Affairs to Revise the Course Evaluation Policy (SAAP 1-14)
      (Not later than 3:20 p.m.)

      Dave Clark, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
      Academic Affairs
      Presenting
    4. Recommendation of the Policy Advisory Committee and Animal Care and Use Committee to Revise the Animal Care and Use Committee Investigation Procedures (SAAP 10-1)
      (Not later than 3:25 p.m.)

      Melody Harries, Compliance Director
      University Safety & Assurances
      Presenting
    5. Report on Finance & Administrative Affairs (FAA)

      Robin Van Harpen, Vice Chancellor
      FAA
      Presenting
      • Presentation
        (Not later than 3:30 p.m.)
      • Questions
        (Not later than 3:35 p.m.)
  7. Unfinished Business (Not later than 3:40 p.m.)
  8. General Good and Welfare (Not later than 3:45 p.m.)
  9. Adjournment