Provost Johannes Britz joined us and discussed the lower enrollment numbers for fall (down 4.1% at the moment) and the need to build collaborations across units on campus for delivering courses. It was brought up that elements of the strategic… Read More
Academic Staff Committee Chair Robin Weigert and Sara Tully joined us to discuss campus policies regarding layoffs. It was noted that these polices are in place but not used; currently people are given non-renewal letters, even when they are returning… Read More
We discussed the transition regarding UC members, since the UC will be saying goodbye to chairperson Mark D. Schwartz, Luc Vanier, and to Lane Hall, who has been updating UC News. Professor Hall expressed willingness to help with the transition… Read More
We discussed System-wide tenure policy implications. Margo Anderson shared a conversation that she had with an American Association of University Professors (AAUP) representative last week seeking input on the changes to System policy. We are seeking advice from the national… Read More
We met with Provost Britz and continued our ongoing discussion about the budget cuts and governance/tenure policy, the timetables involved, and procedures in place. We brought up the issue that prospects for improved compensation are more abysmal, and seemingly hopeless,… Read More
We reviewed a draft adapted from an AAUP policy document regarding academic freedom and tenure at UWM. The UC has been tasked with creating a working tenure policy that will later be reviewed by faculty via Faculty Senate and appropriate… Read More
The UC called for an emergency meeting to include Faculty Senate, in which we put forward resolutions regarding tenure and shared governance.. We also discussed the general dismembering of higher education. You can read the resolutions here.
We discussed the proposed changes to System policies related to chancellor and other executive searches. These changes seem to be aimed at diminishing the role of faculty within these searches. Last Friday (May 22nd), campus governance groups received notice that… Read More
Trudy Turner visited and discussed the dire consequences of potential cuts to her Secretary of the University budget, in that these are the modest funds for UC and ASC service. We asked the question, “Does shared governance still matter at UWM,… Read More
We discussed the formation of a faculty advocacy entity, MORFS (Milwaukee Organization Representing the Faculty Senate), which is based upon the UW (Madison) group known as PROFS. It will be readied for future use by faculty governance. Chancellor Mone then… Read More