Heidi J. Everett

The meeting included a review of academic integrity progress and plans for a campus-wide unified form, repository, and tier process for the upcoming academic year. Updates were provided regarding officer appointments. Discussions during the Q&A session addressed academic calendar timelines for summer, proposed changes to rank and promotion procedures, and concerns regarding compensation discrepancies between adjunct and full-time faculty.

The meeting included reports on the adoption of academic honesty policies and a discussion regarding the executive officer positions for the upcoming academic year. New business featured a presentation by guest speakers on the Promotion in Rank process, including detailed suggestions for portfolio composition and compliance with faculty handbook requirements.

The meeting focused on the hiring and contract terms for the new President of Kilgore College. Additional action items included the approval of contract negotiations for the expansion of the Automotive Shop, the allocation of funding for that project via a budget amendment, and the authorization of applications for portable computer systems and rifle-resistant body armor for the college police department. The board also received reports regarding upcoming investiture events for the new President and various professional development and training opportunities.

The Faculty Senate meeting covered several procedural and administrative topics. Key discussions included updates on academic dishonesty procedures, proposed changes to the Senate bylaws to align with SB-37 law, and a review of curriculum certification requirements. The Senate explored reporting software for academic dishonesty and discussed the presentation of Early Alerts and recommendations. Additionally, the interim president provided institutional updates regarding the realignment of vice-presidential positions, the implementation of a new IT ticketing system, and the status of the presidential search committee.

The meeting began with the approval of the agenda and previous minutes. Key discussion points included reports from the President and the Academic Affairs Committee. Under Old Business, there were updates and voting results concerning Academic Integrity Policy recommendations for syllabi, ultimately leading to the presentation of Option 1 to the VP Seals. New Business involved a discussion on the appointment of officers for the 2026-2027 academic year and a presentation by the Senator for History and Government regarding the Early Alerts system, including potential improvements. The meeting adjourned following announcements regarding the next session.