May 12, 2020

UC Chair Kathleen Dolan reported that Provost Johannes Britz met with existing and incoming department chairs today to update them on what is happening on campus. Updates were provided on academic policies that have been implemented in response to COVID-19…. Read More

May 5, 2020

UC Chair Kathleen Dolan reported on the Crisis Management Team weekly meeting. They are beginning to discuss plans for students’ return to campus. K. Dolan reported that the Research Town Hall was held April 30th, led by Interim Vice Provost… Read More

April 28, 2020

UC Chair Kathleen Dolan reported on the Deans’ Council meeting. The Deans discussed the second wave of furloughs.   K. Dolan reported that UW System President Ray Cross addressed the Faculty Representatives during their virtual meeting on Friday, April 24th… Read More

April 21, 2020

UC Chair Kathleen Dolan reported she attended the Deans’ meeting last week. The Deans reported on status of their colleges. Department of Enrollment Management Interim Co-Leaders Dave Clark and Kay Eilers gave an update on enrollment for new and continuing… Read More

April 14, 2020

UC Chair Kathleen Dolan reported having attended the Deans meeting last week. At that meeting, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Affairs Robin Van Harpen reported on the financial consequences of COVID-19 for campus. There was a $8-9 million shortfall… Read More

April 7, 2020

UC Chair Kathleen Dolan reported she attended the Deans’ Council meeting on April 1st. Provost Johannes Britz announced that most summer courses will be delivered online. Some face-to-face courses will be delivered in later summer, and will be cancelled if… Read More

March 30, 2020

UC Chair Kathleen Dolan reported she attended the meeting of the Deans last week Friday. A virtual campus town hall meeting may be planned, where faculty, staff, and administration can connect. UW System and the Chancellors are working with the… Read More

March 27, 2020

This meeting was called to discuss and vote on a C/NC policy for Spring 2020 undergraduate courses developed by the administration. It was moved and seconded to approve the policy as written. The motion was passed unanimously.

March 24, 2020

UC Chair Kathleen Dolan reported she attended the Faculty Representatives meeting in Madison on March 13th. There were updates on legislative affairs, the Freshwater Collaborative, and the Title and Total Compensation Study. There was also discussion of plans for the… Read More

March 10, 2020

UC Chair Kathleen Dolan reported that she attended an information session for the Crisis Management Team, of which she is a member. There are several subcommittees, including academic continuity and infectious disease control. K. Dolan also attended the 2030 Think… Read More