Mar 3, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardUHD Faculty Council Faculty Council Meeting
The faculty council meeting focused on several key topics, including a report on the Texas Council of Faculty Senates and shared governance arrangements. Announcements were made regarding commencement details and a faculty committee nomination cycle. Policy updates were provided concerning faculty salary adjustments, credentialing, and ongoing reviews of policies related to department chairs, faculty grievances, and dismissal. Finally, the provost addressed concerns regarding core curriculum reviews, clarifying that faculty would not be required to sign a pledge and discussing the ongoing process of aligning course descriptions and assignments with learning outcomes.