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Time: <\/strong>Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
Location: <\/strong>Curtin 175 (in person only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Call to order<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Comments and Questions<\/strong>\n
      \n
    1. Chancellor\u2019s Report (10 minutes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Provost\u2019s Report (5 minutes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. University Committee (UC) Report: Melinda Kavanaugh, Chair (5 minutes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Academic Staff Committee Report: Jennifer Herriges, Chair (5 minutes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Student Association Report: Heather Maggio, Diversity and Inclusion Director (5 minutes)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Senate Roll Call (Not later than 3:00 p.m.)<\/strong>
      If you miss roll call, please sign your name on the Attendance Sign In Sheet at the back of the room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Automatic Consent (Not later than 3:05 p.m.)<\/strong>\n
        \n
      1. Approval of the January 29, 2026 meeting minutes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Chancellor\u2019s Report<\/strong>\n
          \n
        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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        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.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Business<\/strong>\n
            \n
          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)<\/a>
            (Not later than 3:10 p.m.)<\/strong>

            John Reisel, Secretary of the University
            Secretary of the University’s Office
            Presenting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          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)<\/a>
            (Not later than 3:15 p.m.)<\/strong>

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

            Dave Clark, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
            Academic Affairs
            Presenting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          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)<\/a>
            (Not later than 3:25 p.m.)<\/strong>

            Melody Harries, Compliance Director
            University Safety & Assurances
            Presenting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Report on Finance & Administrative Affairs (FAA)

            Robin Van Harpen, Vice Chancellor
            FAA
            Presenting\n
              \n
            • Presentation
              (Not later than 3:30 p.m.)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Questions
              (Not later than 3:35 p.m.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Unfinished Business (Not later than 3:40 p.m.)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • General Good and Welfare (Not later than 3:45 p.m.)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Adjournment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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