Academic Affairs Committee Draft Minutes
The committee received an academic affairs update regarding the Faculty Realignment Incentive Program, which offers retirement incentives to tenured faculty, and discussed the implementation of the new Foundations of American Democracy requirement. The committee reviewed the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program, noting its impact on STEM student success and research opportunities. An update on Research and Engagement highlighted trends in federal R&D funding and their influence on the university's Carnegie Classification. Additionally, the committee received a report on candidates awarded degrees and certificates.