Rene Ronquillo

This strategic plan outlines the relaunch of international education at the University of New Orleans (UNO). It focuses on enhancing global branding through strategic partnerships and program synergies, securing new revenue streams via naming opportunities, and stabilizing relationships with international university partners. Key initiatives also include clarifying financial aid for summer Study Abroad programs, updating internationalization reports, and establishing a standing International Education Advisory Committee under the Faculty Senate.

The meeting agenda includes executive committee reports from the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and Corresponding Secretary. Key discussion topics under new business cover spring enrollment figures, administrative updates, Faculty Senate updates, and a review of staff suggestions.

The meeting agenda included executive committee reports, committee updates regarding membership, elections, staff concerns, events, and awards. New business topics featured the introduction of the new Executive Committee, a discussion of goals and aspirations, committee registration and operational inquiries, a review of bylaws, and addressing a council vacancy.

The meeting featured a guest speaker from the Office of Procurement and included reports from the executive committee members and various committees, such as the Awards Committee and Staff Concerns and Opportunities, where leave-related queries were addressed. Additionally, the agenda covered upcoming Staff Council Executive Committee elections.

The council discussed the ongoing search for a new university president, including the appointment of an interim president and the formation of a search committee. Updates were provided by the University Budget Review Committee regarding budget requests, potential mid-year budget cuts, and strategies for information sharing. The council also addressed salary concerns and the need for greater equity and transparency. Additionally, guest speakers from the Office of Environmental Health and Safety presented an overview of their available services.