Amber Bradberry

Clayton State University's Strategic Plan, themed "Transforming Today for Tomorrow," aims to expand opportunities and drive meaningful transformation for students and the community by advancing social mobility. The plan focuses on helping students achieve economic growth, career success, and long-term stability through education and workforce pathways. Key goals include growing enrollment and student success, building academic and career pathways, strengthening reputation and brand awareness, and advancing operational excellence. The institution is positioned to become a national leader in social mobility by fostering a people-centered culture and strengthening its role as an anchor institution.

The meeting included reports from the President and Provost covering campus updates on enrollment, custodial services, external affairs, and information technology initiatives including Qualtrics contract issues and accessibility compliance. Academic highlights featured student awards and research achievements. Additionally, the Senate discussed the Academic Complaint Policy and received updates from various standing committees, including the Calendar Committee's modifications to the summer schedule.

The Faculty Senate meeting included reports from the President and Provost regarding campus updates, legislative budget cuts affecting the teaching formula, and the DREAMS Act. The ITS department provided updates on cybersecurity training, OneDrive implementation, and ADA Title II compliance efforts. Discussions covered commencement planning at the new arena, accessibility training progress for faculty, and updates on various standing committees, including Academic Policy, Student Affairs, and the Graduate Affairs Committee. The Faculty Representative for the Retiree Association shared information regarding retirement planning resources.

The Faculty Senate meeting covered several key discussion topics, including university updates from the President and Provost regarding budget presentations, enrollment, Student Affairs, and Information Technology Services. Notable items included discussions on faculty resignation policies, post-tenure review audits, and updates to USG policies. The Senate also reviewed various committee reports, received updates on the Faculty Senate Ad Hoc Bylaws, and discussed student conduct procedures and the use of new reporting software.

The meeting included reports from the President and Provost regarding enrollment, student affairs support, and ADA Title II compliance initiatives. The Information Technology department discussed a forthcoming USG-wide device management audit and OneDrive folder synchronization plans. Academic updates involved the approval of new courses, committee reports, and information on the upcoming Faculty Senate and student affairs committee meetings. Additionally, the senate discussed a request for comments on draft evidentiary guidance for the Commission for Public Higher Education.