Assistant Director, Digital Learning and Academic Innovations
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Jun 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Staff Council General Meeting Minutes
The meeting featured a president's report covering officer elections, university committee assignments, and the formation of various staff council committees. Key discussion points included communication protocols such as Microsoft Teams usage, digital accessibility compliance deadlines for flyers, and preparations for Shark Week. The council also addressed the rescheduling of the July meeting due to orientation conflicts and emphasized the importance of reviewing organizational bylaws.
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The Staff Council discussed various administrative reports including budget expenditures, website updates, and communication methods. The council certified the 2026 election results for division representatives. Committee reports highlighted the review of university procedures regarding employee compensation and filling staff vacancies, as well as goals to improve communication with university committee chairs. Old business included scheduling challenges regarding summer dates and the potential adoption of a hybrid meeting format to enhance participation.
Mar 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Staff Council General Meeting
The meeting included reports from the President regarding inventory storage and SOP updates, the Vice-President regarding Employee Excellence awards, the Treasurer regarding budget updates and Shark Week, the Parliamentarian on bylaws review, and the Historian regarding website updates and scholarship recipients. Additionally, various committee reports were presented, including updates from Nominations and Elections, Communication, Ad Hoc Bylaws Review, Benefits and Employee Development, and University Relations. University-wide committee reports were provided across multiple functional areas, including wellness, committee oversight, safety, and budget advisory.
Jan 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Faculty Advisory Council Faculty Advisory Council Meeting
Key discussions included a presentation from Auxiliary Services regarding new printing equipment capabilities, an online ordering system, and successful off-campus partnerships. The Speaker's Report covered the status of the Simple Syllabus implementation, concerns regarding the new Expressive Activities policy, faculty apprehension about pressures related to achieving R1 status potentially sacrificing teaching excellence, and feedback solicitation regarding proposed changes to graduation stoles to maintain Islander spirit while allowing for personal achievements. The Council also discussed the incoming course audit results and Governor Abbott's moratorium on H-1 B Visas and its implications for current employees and future searches. Committee reports detailed updates on course and program changes, review of academic rank descriptors and faculty responsibility policies, and discussion on the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) proposal to eliminate computer labs. Liaison reports addressed compliance delays and faculty support recommendations, particularly for vulnerable non-tenure track faculty. The Ex Officio reports provided clarification on the BYOD exploration, the careful, phased response to audit results, and detailed the impact and interpretation of the H-1 B Visa moratorium, emphasizing current visa holders are believed to be unaffected and cautioning against premature exclusion of applicants. Accessibility compliance efforts for Canvas and university websites were also detailed, urging faculty to seek assistance rather than self-censor. New business included a motion to approve an amendment to the FAC Bylaws regarding appointments when academic units do not express interest.
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