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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> A. Daire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The meeting was called to order by M. Kavanaugh at 1:01 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 November 25, 2025 meeting were approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Guest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

               Provost Andrew Daire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. On December 10 there will be a budget transparency meeting with the Provost, financial representatives, the APBC, UC, ASC, and USC.\u00a0 The purpose is to provide more data on the university budget situation, with a particular focus on the budgets of subvented units.\u00a0 Discussion on how to have the university thrive financially will also occur.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. By federal law and accreditation guidelines, students should have information on textbooks when they register for classes.\u00a0 As of last week, there are 900 courses without textbook information available for next semester.\u00a0 Discussion about how to handle courses that have permanently decided to not use textbooks ensued.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The new director of the University Centers is getting acclimated to the position and has been meeting with key stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. UW System made last-minute changes with the GER policy which may cause difficulties with UWM implementing the required changes by Fall 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Chairperson\u2019s Report and Announcements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    1. M. Kavanaugh reported that the UW System Representatives have been primarily focused on the Teaching Workload Policy and the GER revisions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Members\u2019 Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      1. L. McHenry reported that the realignment workgroup has met with the School of Freshwater Sciences and the science units in the College of Letters & Sciences.\u00a0 They will meet with CEAS next week.\u00a0 The workgroup should have at least two models for alignment by mid-March. \u00a0Additionally, the Space Committee met and reviewed their charter. \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        New Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. Modifications to P&P Chapter 1 \u2013 Faculty Status<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          M. Kavanaugh will bring suggested changes to Chapter 1.01 (b) of UWM Policies and Procedures regarding granting Faculty status to instructional academic staff to the Academic Staff Committee for their input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \n
          • Proposed State Legislation Regarding Faculty Composition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            The UC moved into closed session for discussion of the topic.<\/p>\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 2:07 p.m. The committee reconvened in open session at 2:22 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

            The next scheduled UC meeting is December 9 at 1:00 pm.  Chancellor Gibson is scheduled to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

            Meeting adjourned at 2:24 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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