Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes
The Faculty Senate meeting covered several operational and policy-related topics. President Seth Bodnar provided a 'State of the University' update highlighting growth in enrollment, demographics, retention, and research funding. The senate discussed updates regarding the Office for Disability Equity, focusing on accommodation request procedures and staffing challenges. The Learning Experience & Design office reviewed support services and accessibility compliance mandates. A joint policy update from the Office of Research and Office of Finance & Operations regarding research participant compensation was presented, specifically addressing IRS requirements for W-9 collection. Additionally, the senate reviewed a framework for Institutional Learning Outcomes aligned with accreditation recommendations and discussed various curriculum procedure updates.