Faculty Senate Minutes
The Faculty Senate meeting covered various topics, including updates on Essential Education, the CEAHS and Model Laboratory Synergy Project, and the EKU College of Osteopathic Medicine proposal. Discussions also included the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) revisions, concerns regarding the Hummel Planetarium, and the new Allegiant Air partnership. The meeting also included presentations on faculty retention study results, with recommendations to increase funding for faculty lines, conduct surveys on EKU culture, and increase support for department chairs and professional development. Reports from standing committees were given, covering topics such as enrollment monitoring, AI policy development, athletic spending, and foundation fund transfers. An update on the September 12 Board of Regents meeting was provided, highlighting enrollment numbers, financial reports, and construction projects.