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Apr 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes
The Faculty Senate meeting covered several key topics, including updates from the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs regarding promotion packets, the University Registrar search, digital badge policy, and school commencement logistics. The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Computer Services discussed the selection of Moodle as the new Learning Management System and an updated AI policy. Other topics included reports on Staff Senate activities, school-specific updates on graduate assistant policies and department reorganizations, and a detailed review of the revised electronic Faculty Evaluation Instrument. Additionally, the Senate discussed ADA compliance, the new Scientific and Research Misconduct policy, and potential legislative impacts from LA HB1063. The President's report highlighted the provost search, post-tenure review investigations, and the Flagship Transformation effort.
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Lsu Health New Orleans Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes
The Faculty Senate meeting included reports from the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs regarding various accreditations and the promotion and tenure process. The Board of Supervisors report detailed reorganization efforts within the LSU system, a new nationwide search for the Provost, and governance updates. Individual assembly reports covered facility renovation planning at the School of Dentistry, the approval of procedures for graduate student examinations, faculty awards and P&T updates in the School of Medicine, and program enrollment growth in the School of Nursing. Additionally, the Library provided updates on open access fee waivers and upcoming information sessions. New business included the endorsement of a resolution for transparency, calls for nominations for Senate leadership, and a discussion regarding upcoming ADA compliance regulations for electronic documents.
Feb 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Lsu Health New Orleans Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes
The meeting included an introduction to the new Senior Vice Chancellor for LSU Health New Orleans and discussions regarding a planned reorganization of LSU system campuses to enhance research and academic collaboration. Reports were provided on faculty handbook revisions, research administration software updates, and various departmental initiatives. The Senate passed a resolution acknowledging the contributions of the outgoing leadership and initiated a formal review process for a resolution concerning transparency and accountability in future leadership appointments.
Jan 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
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General Faculty General Faculty Meeting
The meeting featured several updates, including admissions statistics showing steady application numbers and competitiveness, research updates highlighting growth areas in chronic comorbidities, trauma critical care, and translational neuroscience, and departmental restructuring plans involving the merger of basic science departments. Additionally, faculty and institutional affairs provided updates on the OBGYN department head search, revised promotions guidelines, and the launch of a new faculty orientation website. Construction updates were also provided regarding the medical education building and new walkway connections.
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