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Time: <\/strong>Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
Location: <\/strong>Curtin 175<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I. Call to Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chancellor Gibson called the Faculty Meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

II. Comments and Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

a.     Chancellor\u2019s Report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Chancellor highlighted UWM\u2019s renewed gold military friendly designation and recognition for supporting military spouses, as well as leadership updates including the appointment of an interim provost and progress on the Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communications search. He also shared observations from recent visits to campus schools and colleges, reaffirming the need for new engineering and neuroscience facilities.

He reported positive enrollment indicators from Admitted Student Days, noted upcoming opportunities showcasing UWM research, and emphasized the strong connection between undergraduate research participation, retention, and graduation outcomes. He also recognized the success of Days of Giving, provided an update on multicultural center leadership and student support efforts, and noted new AI training resources available through the Universities of Wisconsin and Microsoft Copilot access for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b. Provost\u2019s Report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Provost provided updates on leadership searches, noting that interviews for the interim dean of the College of Letters & Science have concluded and an announcement is expected soon. He also reported progress on the national search for the permanent dean, with a search firm to be selected shortly and campus listening sessions planned for faculty, students, staff, and administrators. He further noted that the College of Community Engagement & Professions has launched a search for an interim dean following the appointment of Dean Freiberger as interim provost.

He also shared that finalist interviews for the Office of Assessment & Institutional Research have concluded and negotiations with a candidate are underway. Finally, he thanked faculty and staff for progress in submitting fall course materials and textbook adoptions, noting a significant reduction in courses still missing that information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c. University Committee Report: Melinda Kavanaugh, Chair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Report will be posted upon receipt.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Makda Fessahaye reminded employees to review payroll plan options, including direct deposit and pay distribution updates over a 12-month period. Information was sent by email and is also available in Workday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty Senate Rules Committee Chair Gillian Rodger reported that the committee reviewed the prior discussion regarding remote participation options for Faculty Senate meetings. After considering arguments in favor of remote access alongside past technological challenges, the committee reached consensus to continue holding meetings in person, citing increased engagement and the benefits of in-person attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chair noted that the existing flexible absence policy can address occasional absences, and affirmed that formal accommodations will continue to be provided to ensure accessibility, which may include technology when appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d. Academic Planning & Budget Committee Report: Derek Counts and Jarett Wilcoxen, Co-Chairs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since the last Faculty Senate, the APBC has convened once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just prior to our meeting, representatives of the Academic Planning Committee (APC) for the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) requested a meeting with the Co-Chairs. CEAS representatives were seeking feedback and information on the University budget process, and to relay recent impacts to the education and research mission at CEAS. The concerns focused on faculty workload and the impacts of the current activity-based budget model (ABBM) on undergraduate curriculum, student experience, retention, faculty morale, and research, the cornerstones of the 2030 action plan and UWM\u2019s continued ranking as an R1 research University. While APBC is unable to directly address many of the issues CEAS faces, we advised possible next steps and avenues to explore. With uncertainties and challenges at the federal, state, and university level, further discussions are warranted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At our April 9th meeting we welcomed Provost Daire, who gave an update on the Realignment Working group with recommendations to be made soon and revisions needed to SAP 7-18 to ensure compliance with Act 15. Brief updates were also provided on the timeline for the decision on the interim Dean of the College of Letter and Science (L&S) as well as the search for a permeant Dean of L&S.  We also took the time to wish Provost Daire the best as takes on a new role at North Carolina A&T, while also thanking him for his consistent presence and participation in APBC meetings. [DC1.1][JW1.2][DC1.3]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Mattew Petering was also present at our meeting and requested time to present on the challenges faced by CEAS to the committee with a robust discussion following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

e. Academic Staff Committee Report: Jennifer Herriges, Chair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • Academic Staff Committee\n
      \n
    • Met on 3\/16, 3\/30 (quick meeting to review Lubar AS workload), and 4\/6<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Our guests were Andrew Daire, Mingyu Sun, Chancellor Thomas Gibson, Associate Vice Chancellor, HR, Makda Fessahaye\n
        \n
      • Each guest gave updates and discussed questions. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • We discussed\n
          \n
        • \u00a0the role of academic staff governance in making decisions such as the creation of the new cultural and identity student centers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • how to make sure governance is involved in decision-making process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • We reviewed and provided feedback on proposed Lubar College of Business Workload Policy \u2013 ASC discussed areas of the draft policy that raised questions and concerns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • We also nominated academic staff to serve on Search and Screen Committee for the Dean of the College of Letters & Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • We are in in the process of reviewing The Academic Staff Appointment Types and Contract Term Comparisons to Peer Institutions submitted by the NIAS and IRAS subcommittees – this is continuing in our next meeting.\u00a0 It is a fantastic report on our peer institutions and once we review it ourselves will share with the Faculty senate, Deans, Provost and Chancellor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • ASC Reviewed SAAPs and gave feedback during our Senate meeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • ASC members gave their service reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Academic Staff Senate has met once since our last presentations\n
            \n
          • Guests were\u00a0\u00a0 Provost Daire and Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources, Makda Fessahaye \/Total Rewards Director Renee Joos<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • We passed a few SAAPS – view our minutes to see which items<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            f. Physical Environment Committee Report: Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece, Chair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            The PEC met in December and February. Our most recent meeting was cancelled due to a full-day consultant interview with Campus Planning.\u202f\u202fWe will meet again in May. Here are some highlights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            We heard about long-range campus planning, which includes student success and engagement as primary goals. Chapman Hall exterior repairs will begin in July and last for a bit over a year. The design development phase for the Health Sciences Renovation in NWQ continues to unfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The Transportation Subcommittee held a campus walk in December with representatives from the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County Transit System. Transportation Subcommittee intends to be more involved in upcoming long-range campus planning efforts in order to work toward a bike and pedestrian-friendly campus. For those who don\u2019t know, Bob Schneider in Urban Planning is the chair of this subcommittee and his research focuses specifically on bike and pedestrian needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The PEC has begun conversations around any disruptions to the physical environment that could occur on campus related to ICE immigration crackdowns. The PEC notes that our members have heard students expressing anxieties and that all levels of UWM should be aware of their concerns. We recognize that there is a failure at the level of system leadership, which has not provided clear and strong guidance or sufficient support for protecting our physical environment with respect to potential incursions on campus. The PEC is eager to promote a safe and supportive physical environment for our students, employees, and wider community in the wake of national chaos and welcomes ideas at both the UWM and system-wide level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            We recommended one naming request which was subsequently approved by the chancellor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Guidance says to get out of the way, which is not helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            As of this morning in JS: As of March 9, the latest data available, the Trump administration had arrested and detained over 1,600 immigrants in Wisconsin, a 200% increase compared to Biden over his final 13 months. In the first 13 months since Trump took office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested more than three times as many people in Wisconsin compared to the last 13 months of former President Joe Biden’s administration. Surge in arrests of people without criminal convictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            g. Research Policy and Advisory Committee: Victoria McCoy, Chair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            This report details the activities of the RPAC thus far (September through March) during the 2025-2026 academic year. Each meeting is briefly summarized below. We have two additional meetings scheduled for the rest of the semester, in April and May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            September 2025:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            • Orientation for new RPAC members<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Overview and discussion of the Office of Research 2025 priorities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              October 2025:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              • Discussion of the Policy on Research Misconduct<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Approval of the Revised Policy on Research Misconduct<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                November 2024:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                  \n
                • Discussion on how to change the indirect cost-share model for research to better incentivize research at UWM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  December 2025:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                    \n
                  • Research Information Technology Presentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Scott Genung and Dan Siercks shared the work that\u2019s happening within Research Computing and the Research IT Subcommittee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Updates from the Office of Research about the work they are doing on faculty workloads and a new model for determining and sharing indirect costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    January 2026:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                      \n
                    • Discussed updates to the number of proposal submissions and research expenditures at UWM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Office of Research Development is working on a podcast to promote faculty publications<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Discussion \u2013 IACUC, IRB, Institutional Biosafety Committee, and Radiation Safety Programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      February 2026:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                        \n
                      • Discussed the Research Center\/Institute Review policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Discussed the RPAC response to the Center for Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics Report<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        March 2026:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                          \n
                        • No meeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          h. Student Association Report: Jeremi Lukos, President<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                          Student Association President Jeremi Lukos presented a year-end report highlighting significant organizational growth, expansion of membership, passage of 12 pieces of legislation, and approval of nearly $250,000 in funding for student organizations. He also noted successful student engagement efforts, including Pizza with the Provost and the Material Cost Transparency Survey, which received 554 responses in one week and underscored continued concerns about textbook affordability.

                          SA President Lukos also announced a rebrand from Student Association to Student Government intended to improve student recognition and engagement. In closing, he thanked faculty and campus leadership for collaboration and encouraged continued efforts to create positive, engaging classroom experiences for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          III. Memorial Resolution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                          Professor Peninnah Kako presented the resolution for Professor Emerita Julia Snethen. The Faculty Senate rose for a moment of silence in memory of Professor Snethen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          IV. Senate Roll Call<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                          Secretary of the University John Reisel conducted the roll call for the Senate. There were 39 senators and Parliamentarian Colleen Boland present. A quorum of the Faculty Senate was present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          V. Automatic Consent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                            \n
                          1. The minutes of the March 19, 2026 meeting were approved as distributed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                            VI. Chancellor\u2019s Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                              \n
                            1. SAAP 05-02; 07-03; 14-05, 3\/19\/26: Recommendation to approved policy revisions regarding retaliation provisions. Approved by US Senate, 3\/17\/26. To AS Senate, 4\/14\/26.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                              VII. Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                              a. Faculty Document 3197R2: Recommendation of the Graduate Program Review Committee (GPRC) to revise the procedures for Qualitative Reviews of Graduate Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                              A senator moved adoption of Faculty Document 3197R2. The motion was seconded. GPRC Chair Joshua Mersky presented the document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              MOTION:<\/div>
                              To approve Faculty Document 3197R2. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

                              b. Faculty Document 3592: Recommendation of the Honors College to grant faculty status to Hilary Snow, PhD, Teaching Professor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                              A senator moved adoption of Faculty Document 3592. The motion was seconded. Director of the Honors College Peter Sands presented the document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              MOTION:<\/div>
                              To approve Faculty Document 3592. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

                              c. Faculty Document 3593: Recommendation of the Honors College to grant faculty status to Alan Singer, PhD, Teaching Professor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                              A senator moved adoption of Faculty Document 3593. The motion was seconded. Director of the Honors College Peter Sands presented the document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              MOTION:<\/div>
                              To approve Faculty Document 3593. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

                              d. Faculty Document 3594: Recommendation of the Honors College to grant faculty status to Benjamin Schneider, PhD, Teaching Professor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                              A senator moved adoption of Faculty Document 3594. The motion was seconded. Director of the Honors College Peter Sands presented the document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              MOTION:<\/div>
                              To approve Faculty Document 3594. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

                              e. Faculty Document 3595: Recommendation of the College of Letters & Science Faculty to move the Departments of Geography (GEOG) and Conservation & Environmental Sciences (CES) into the Department of Geosciences (GEOSCI); to change the name of the Department of Geosciences to the Department of Earth, Environment, and Society (EES); and to dissolve the Department of Geography<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                              A senator moved adoption of Faculty Document 3595. The motion was seconded. Chair of GEOG Anne Bonds and Chair of GEOSCI Lindsay McHenry presented the document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              In response to questions, Professors Bonds and McHenry emphasized that no academic programs would be eliminated, with courses, curricular codes, and research activity expected to continue under the new department structure. They also clarified that the suspension of admissions to the Geography PhD program was due to declining enrollment and was not connected to the merger, with the possibility of revisiting the program in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              MOTION:<\/div>
                              To approve Faculty Document 3595. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

                              f. Faculty Document 3596: Recommendation of the College of Letters & Science Faculty to dissolve the Department of Ancient and Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (AMLLC)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                              A senator moved adoption of Faculty Document 3596. The motion was seconded. Chair of AMLLC Elisabetta Cova presented the document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              MOTION:<\/div>
                              To approve Faculty Document 3596. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

                              g. SAAP 08-02: Recommendation of the Policy Advisory Committee and the Division of Finance & Administrative Affairs to revise the policy on Fiscal Misconduct<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                              A senator moved adoption of SAAP 08-02. The motion was seconded. Vice Chancellor of Finance & Administrative Affairs Robin Van Harpen presented the document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              MOTION:<\/div>
                              To amend the definition of \u201cfiscal misconduct\u201d from \u201cincludes\u201d to \u201ccan include\u201d. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
                              MOTION:<\/div>
                              To approve SAAP 08-02. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

                              VIII. Unfinished Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

                              IX. General Good and Welfare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                              The Senate discussed continued restricted access to Chapman Hall and concerns about the impact on employees, students, and campus perception. Questions were raised about when the building might be reopened and whether the restrictions were tied to past protests. University leaders stated that access decisions have been based on annual security assessments and building-specific safety concerns, including limited monitoring, after-hours issues, and the presence of confidential materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Several senators noted that similar safety challenges exist in other campus buildings and questioned the consistency of security measures across campus. The Chancellor stated that the administration will continue consulting with UWM Police, reassessing conditions, and providing an update to the Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              The Chancellor recognized Provost Andrew Dare, thanking him for his service and commitment to UWM\u2019s missions of access, research, and community engagement. He noted that the Provost\u2019s leadership has strengthened the university and positioned it for continued success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              X. Adjournment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                              The meeting adjourned at 3:43 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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