Southern Connecticut State University

This Investment Policy provides a comprehensive framework for the management of the Southern Connecticut State University Foundation's investable assets, known as the Endowment. It outlines the overarching goals of preserving purchasing power and generating income to support university activities, detailing investment strategies, asset allocation guidelines, rebalancing procedures, and risk control parameters. The policy also specifies oversight responsibilities, including those of the Investment Committee, and defines performance objectives and corrective action guidelines for investment managers.

The Faculty Senate meeting included discussions on various topics, such as updates and clarifications to academic misconduct, the development of templates for evaluation letters, bookstore and textbook billing, and early college credit policies. The Finance Committee provided a travel budget update, while the Personnel Policy Committee reviewed faculty senate documents and evaluator responsibilities. The Rules Committee discussed and approved proposed changes to the Sabbatical document and FCARG document. The Student Policy Committee discussed student opinion surveys and concerns of discrimination with surveys. The Technology Committee discussed helpdesk assistance for faculty teaching online and Blackboard Ultra. The University Grants Committee discussed funding priorities, proposal review criteria, and procedures for reviewing proposals.

The agenda includes announcements relevant to the Faculty Senate, approval of minutes from the previous meeting, reports from the Faculty Senate President, standing committees (Academic Policy, Finance, Personnel Policy, Rules, Student Policy, Technology), special committees (UCF, Graduate Council, Elections Officers), Faculty Senate Representatives, and the SCSU-AAUP Representative. The agenda also covers unfinished and new business, and includes guest speakers such as President Bulmer, Provost Irwin, Jordan Jones (AFS), and Kari Swanson (AAUP).

This strategic plan for the College of Education outlines its direction to be recognized for high-quality preparation of educators, leaders, and clinical professionals, emphasizing diversity, innovation, equity, and access for all learners. It focuses on key areas including enhancing student academic experience, supporting faculty and staff development, fostering collaborations with educational systems and organizations, and optimizing fiscal, human, and physical resources. The plan is committed to excellence, impact, and continuous improvement.

The strategic technology plan for Southern Connecticut State University outlines a ten-year vision focused on supporting the university's goals to excel, innovate, impact, and empower through advanced technologies. It prioritizes improving the student and faculty experience, ensuring technology serves as a value creation engine, and empowering the university through technology leadership and organizational agility. The plan addresses key trends such as digital content, hardware advancements, software applications, telecommunications, and social networking, while also emphasizing responsible stewardship of resources and adaptation to political and economic challenges.