Governance Council Meeting
The Council discussed the Dean's Report regarding research expenditures, the new NIH funding policy, enrollment growth, and the necessity of an undergraduate program for financial sustainability. Associate Deans provided updates on new programs, annual evaluations, faculty accessibility compliance, student elections, and faculty research support. Committee reports included approval for a summer maximum enrollment policy change to allow more credits and the creation of an MPhil degree and a new course (PUBH 700). The Assessment Committee discussed potential survey revisions. Additionally, the Council reviewed the development of remote attendance procedures and upcoming elections for Non-Teaching Instructional Staff positions.