Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Matthew Laurent’s organization
Jan 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Salisbury University Strategic Plan 2026-2031
This strategic plan outlines Salisbury University's commitment to being Maryland's model for connecting foundational learning and intellectual discovery with regional problem-solving and impact, under the theme 'Anchoring Our Region, Advancing Our Future'. Organized around four key pillars—Transformational Learning and Academic Excellence, Student Success, Community Engagement, and Responsible Stewardship—the plan aims to prepare students for meaningful careers and active citizenship. It seeks to enhance academic innovation, foster student belonging, build strong regional partnerships, and ensure institutional sustainability.
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The Faculty Senate recommends a prioritization for sabbaticals occurring in Fall 2026, emphasizing first sabbaticals and those deferred due to university service. It suggests prioritizing leave requests that prepare faculty for new roles or further the university's mission in the wider community. The Senate requests notification by November 15, 2025, if budget constraints may prevent funding all sabbatical applications for Spring 2027, and recommends full reinstatement of sabbaticals when the financial situation allows.
Sep 9, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Faculty Senate Minutes
The Faculty Senate meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. A motion was passed to form a Faculty Senate working group to review the Report from the Promotions Committee. The working group is tasked with producing motions related to the report and will share these with the Promotions Committee for feedback. Additionally, a motion to amend the GEOC advisory subcommittees was discussed but not voted on due to time constraints; it will be addressed at the next meeting.
Sep 9, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Faculty Senate Notes
The meeting included announcements from the President regarding enrollment updates, retention rates, centennial events, the postponement of the State of the University address, and budget details. There were discussions on hiring criteria amid a hiring freeze, Workday issues, state-mandated COLA raises, and the Centennial Plaza project. The Acting VP provided updates on the success of new gen ed, AI initiatives, IT concerns, reaccreditation from Middle States, and communication strategies with faculty. The Senate President discussed designated senators, the Ad Hoc Committee on Faculty Pay and Benefits, accessibility improvements to the Senate website, and improved communication across the university. Committee reports were given, including one from the Summer Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Promotions Committee on changes to the Faculty Handbook. A motion was made on consolidating the GEOC's subcommittees.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
