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Jan 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Faculty Senate Approved Minutes
The Faculty Senate meeting covered several key administrative and academic updates. Guests from the Travel Office discussed transitions in travel authorization processes, including a shift to fillable PDFs and upcoming integration with the Jaggaer procurement system. The new Chief Information Officer shared priorities such as IT governance and system migrations. The Interim University President discussed campus well-being, faculty searches, and the upcoming budget process. The Interim Provost provided updates on software licensing, standardized syllabus statements, and ongoing improvements to travel processing. The AAUP Chapter President reported on recent bargaining progress. Additionally, committees reported on various academic and policy matters, and the Senate approved resolutions regarding the Faculty Creative Activity Research Grants and Sabbatical Leave procedures.
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Faculty Senate of Southern Connecticut State University Approved Minutes
The Faculty Senate meeting covered various administrative and procedural updates. Discussions included committee reports on academic policy, finance, personnel, and graduate council transitions to new systems. Elections for university committee representatives were conducted. New business addressed the return of Graduate Commencement to the main campus and discussions regarding sabbatical leave procedures, faculty senate resolutions on evaluation committees, and the formalization of the Faculty Evaluation Digital Coordinator role to oversee digital submission processes.
Nov 12, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Faculty Senate Approved Minutes
The meeting included reports from the Faculty Senate President and the University President, and updates from standing committees, including finance and travel. The Chancellor of the Connecticut State University System discussed trust-building, transparency, and the importance of supporting state institutions. Representatives from the Travel Office provided training and information on reimbursement processes. Additionally, the Faculty Senate reviewed and approved the FCARG resolution with amendments regarding committee composition and procedures for the review of proposals.
Oct 29, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Southern Connecticut State University Faculty Senate Approved Minutes
The meeting addressed the high costs associated with the recent presidential search and concerns regarding the transparency of the search process. Key discussions included potential impacts of new NECHE standards on DEI initiatives, the importance of academic freedom, and the progress of a mutual defense compact. Various committees presented reports, including updates on travel funding, skepticism regarding new business budget hiring practices, the potential for bias in Student Opinion Surveys, and the ongoing transition to Blackboard Ultra. The Senate also passed resolutions to add the Honors College to the Undergraduate Curriculum Forum and to revise the Sabbatical Leave Document.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
