Georgia Southern University Faculty Senate Meeting
The meeting agenda included the approval of the agenda and the October 2025 minutes, the Librarian's Report, and reports from the Faculty Senate Executive Committee (SEC). Key discussion points during the SEC report involved updates on the USG Faculty Council, including federal funding issues affecting faculty reviews and the transition to a new accrediting body, as well as the impact of the federal government shutdown on university operations and student aid programs. Other topics included a discussion on philanthropy, a bylaw update for the Leadership Development and Engagement Committee, revisions to the Annual Review Template, and a presentation on the website migration status and metrics. The Provost reported on the release of the University's Strategic Plan, the approval process for a new Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, updates regarding Simple Syllabus implementation, and the development of an AI Literacy Pathway for students. The University President provided updates on the EGSC consolidation progress, record enrollment increases for Fall 2025, and preliminary FY27 budget allocations supporting new faculty and staff positions.