Academic And Student Affairs Committee Meeting
The committee meeting focused on several substantial agenda items, including a presentation and discussion regarding building comprehensive General Education reform at PSU, presenting an overview of the process and early draft white paper for campus feedback. A separate presentation provided an update on PSU's Academic Plan for Institutional Vitality and Transformation (PIVOT), detailing progress on realigning academic offerings to address structural deficits. The committee reviewed standing reports from Student Affairs, Student Success, Enrollment Management, and Academic Programs in Review. A key action item was the discussion and recommended approval for a New Program Proposal: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Artificial Intelligence within the Computer Science Department, slated for a Fall 2026 start.