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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>  D. Clark, T. Gibson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I. 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

II. Persons Who Wish to be Heard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

III. Approval of Minutes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The minutes of the April 7, 2026 meeting were approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

    \n
  1. Chancellor Gibson provided information on the process being used by the Board of Regents for identifying an Interim UW System President.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Tina Freiburger was appointed the Interim Provost of UWM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The VC for Marketing and Communication search is wrapping up, and the plan is to make a decision on the position late next week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. This semester, the Chancellor has been visiting several deans and colleges across campus.\u00a0 This has given him insights into the challenges faced by many units at UWM.\u00a0 These visits will continue the rest of this semester and into the Fall semester.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. The UC provided feedback on successes and challenges experienced by UWM this semester.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    V. Chairperson\u2019s Report and Announcements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    1. M. Kavanaugh reported on the UW System Reps meeting with the Board of Regents President Bogost.\u00a0 Due to former System President Jay Rothman\u2019s confidentiality agreement, Regent Bogost was unable to provide many details on the firing of Jay Rothman.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. The VP for MarComm finalists have been engaged in campus interviews last week and this week.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      VI. Members\u2019 Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. G. Rodger reported on the APBC meeting.\u00a0 Provost Daire discussed the progress of the realignment workgroup.\u00a0 There was a robust discussion of CEAS budget situation.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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

        VIII. Old Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. Academic Approval Matrix<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          The UC provided feedback to Vice Provost D. Clark regarding proposed changes to the Academic Approval Matrix.  The UC approved the proposed Academic Approval Matrix with suggested changes by consensus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          IX.  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 1:52 p.m. The committee reconvened in open session at 2:13 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

          The next scheduled UC meeting is April 28 at 1:00 pm.  ASC Chair Jennifer Herriges is expected to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

          Meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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