Christine Barrett

The town hall meeting focused on addressing and improving student persistence and graduation rates. Key discussion topics included the analysis of current data, the establishment of a task force to drive student success initiatives, and the integration of these efforts into the university's strategic planning. Leadership highlighted the importance of a student-centered culture, strengthening the partnership between academic and student affairs, creating a more inclusive campus climate, and enhancing support services, such as the potential appointment of a university ombudsman and reviewing hours of operation to better serve student needs.

This Investment Policy provides a comprehensive framework for the management of the Southern Connecticut State University Foundation's investable assets, known as the Endowment. It outlines the overarching goals of preserving purchasing power and generating income to support university activities, detailing investment strategies, asset allocation guidelines, rebalancing procedures, and risk control parameters. The policy also specifies oversight responsibilities, including those of the Investment Committee, and defines performance objectives and corrective action guidelines for investment managers.

The Faculty Senate meeting included discussions on various topics, such as updates and clarifications to academic misconduct, the development of templates for evaluation letters, bookstore and textbook billing, and early college credit policies. The Finance Committee provided a travel budget update, while the Personnel Policy Committee reviewed faculty senate documents and evaluator responsibilities. The Rules Committee discussed and approved proposed changes to the Sabbatical document and FCARG document. The Student Policy Committee discussed student opinion surveys and concerns of discrimination with surveys. The Technology Committee discussed helpdesk assistance for faculty teaching online and Blackboard Ultra. The University Grants Committee discussed funding priorities, proposal review criteria, and procedures for reviewing proposals.

The agenda includes announcements relevant to the Faculty Senate, approval of minutes from the previous meeting, reports from the Faculty Senate President, standing committees (Academic Policy, Finance, Personnel Policy, Rules, Student Policy, Technology), special committees (UCF, Graduate Council, Elections Officers), Faculty Senate Representatives, and the SCSU-AAUP Representative. The agenda also covers unfinished and new business, and includes guest speakers such as President Bulmer, Provost Irwin, Jordan Jones (AFS), and Kari Swanson (AAUP).

This strategic plan for the College of Education outlines its direction to be recognized for high-quality preparation of educators, leaders, and clinical professionals, emphasizing diversity, innovation, equity, and access for all learners. It focuses on key areas including enhancing student academic experience, supporting faculty and staff development, fostering collaborations with educational systems and organizations, and optimizing fiscal, human, and physical resources. The plan is committed to excellence, impact, and continuous improvement.