Senate Meetings

Meeting Schedule and Materials

The full body of the Faculty Senate meets 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Memorial Union Sun Room, unless otherwise noted. Meetings are open to the public.

2025-2026 Schedule  
September 9, 2025AgendaMinutes 
October 14, 2025AgendaMinutes 
November 18, 2025Agenda Minutes
December 16, 2025Agenda Minutes
January 27, 2026AgendaMinutes
February 10, 2026AgendaMinutes
March 10, 2026AgendaMinutes
April 14, 2026AgendaMinutes
April 28, 2026AgendaMinutes
May 12, 2026AgendaMinutes

 

Meeting schedule for 2026-2027 is subject to change. This page will update when meeting schedule is confirmed. 

2026-2027 Schedule  
September 15, 2026AgendaMinutes 
October 13, 2026AgendaMinutes 
November 10, 2026Agenda Minutes
December 15, 2026Agenda Minutes
January 26, 2027AgendaMinutes
February 16, 2027AgendaMinutes
March 16, 2027AgendaMinutes
April 13, 2027AgendaMinutes
April 27, 2027AgendaMinutes
May 11, 2027AgendaMinutes

Docket Calendar 2025-2026

Docket NumberTitleSenate ApprovalSenate StatusSVPP ApprovalPresident ApprovalBoard of Regents Approval
25-01New Undergraduate Minor - Professional Communication1st Reading: 10/14/25
2nd Reading: 11/18/25		Approved: 11/18/25Approved: 12/01/25Approved: 12/08/25NO Action Needed
25-02New B.S. Program – Animal Enterprise and Innovation1st Reading: 10/14/25
2nd Reading: 11/18/25		Approved: 11/18/25Approved: 12/08/25Approved: 12/11/25Approved: 02/26/26
25-03Program Name Change - Minor in Animal Ecology1st Reading: 10/14/25
2nd Reading: 11/18/25		Approved: 11/18/25Approved: 12/08/25Approved: 12/11/25NO Action Needed
25-04New Graduate Certificate - Semiconductor Engineering1st Reading: 10/14/25
2nd Reading: 11/18/25		Approved: 11/18/25Approved: 12/08/25Approved: 12/11/25NO Action Needed
25-05New Undergraduate Minor - Planetary Science1st Reading: 10/14/25
2nd Reading: 11/18/25		Approved: 11/18/25Approved: 12/08/25Approved: 12/11/25NO Action Needed
25-06FH 2.1 The University – Introduction1st Reading: 10/14/25
2nd Reading: Withdrawn- see [25-26]		    
25-07Termination of Program – International Business secondary major1st Reading: 11/18/25
2nd Reading: 12/16/25		Approved: 12/16/25

Approved: 12/18/25

Approved: 12/18/25Approved: 02/26/26
25-08Proposed Change to Approval Process to Change/Add Delivery Modality1st Reading: 12/16/25
2nd Reading: 01/27/26		Approved: 01/27/26Approved: 01/30/26Approved: 01/30/26Action Needed
25-09New Master’s Program – Master of Science in Nursing1st Reading: 11/18/25
2nd Reading: 12/16/25		Approved: 12/16/25

Approved: 12/18/25

Approved: 12/18/25

Approved: 02/26/26
25-10FH 5.2.2 Standards for Promotion and Tenure1st Reading: 11/18/25
2nd Reading: 12/16/25		Approved: 12/16/25

Approved: 12/18/25

Approved: 12/18/25

NO Action Needed
25-11FH 5.3.4.1 Post-Tenure Review Timeline1st Reading: 11/18/25
2nd Reading: 12/16/25		Approved: 12/16/25

Approved: 12/18/25

Approved: 12/18/25

NO Action Needed
25-12New B.A. Program – Psychology (Distance)1st Reading: 11/18/25
2nd Reading: 12/16/25		Approved: 12/16/25

Approved: 12/18/25

Approved: 12/18/25

Approved: 02/26/26
25-13Change to Evaluation of Homeschool GPA for Admission1st Reading: 11/18/25
2nd Reading: 12/16/25		Approved: 12/16/25

Approved: 12/18/25

Approved: 12/18/25

NO Action Needed
25-14New B.S.N. Program - Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing1st Reading: 11/18/25
2nd Reading: 12/16/25		Approved: 12/16/25

Approved: 12/18/25

Approved: 12/18/25

Approved: 02/26/26
25-15Fall 2025 Graduation ListFor Vote: 12/16/25Approved: 12/16/25NO Action NeededNO Action NeededNO Action Needed
25-16Fall 2025 Memorial ResolutionFor Vote: 12/16/25Approved: 12/16/25NO Action NeededNO Action NeededNO Action Needed
25-17FH 4.1.4 Salary Assessment1st Reading: 12/16/25
2nd Reading: 01/27/26		Approved: 01/27/26Action NeededAction NeededNO Action Needed
25-18New Undergraduate Minor – Animal Nutrition1st Reading: 12/16/25
2nd Reading: 01/27/26		Approved: 01/27/26Approved: 01/30/26Approved: 01/30/26NO Action Needed
25-19New Undergraduate Certificate – Companion Animal Science and Management1st Reading: 12/16/25
2nd Reading: 01/27/26		Approved: 01/27/26Approved: 01/30/26Approved: 01/30/26NO Action Needed
25-20New Graduate Certificate – Leadership in Business1st Reading: 12/16/25
2nd Reading: 01/27/26		Approved: 01/27/26Approved: 01/30/26Approved: 01/30/26NO Action Needed
25-21New Graduate Certificate – Quantitative Principles in Business1st Reading: 12/16/25
2nd Reading: 01/27/26		Approved: 01/27/26Approved: 01/30/26Approved: 01/30/26NO Action Needed
25-22New M.A. Program – User Experience Design1st Reading: 12/16/25
2nd Reading: 01/27/26		Approved: 01/27/26Approved: 01/30/26Approved: 01/30/26Action Needed
25-23Discontinuation of Graduate Certificate - Breeding of Organic Crops1st Reading: 12/16/25
2nd Reading: 01/27/26		Approved: 01/27/26Approved: 01/30/26Approved: 01/30/26NO Action Needed
25-24New Undergraduate Minor – American Midwest Studies1st Reading: 12/16/25
Withdrawn: 01/20/26		    
25-25GCH 4.4.5 Required RCR Training1st Reading: 12/16/25
2nd Reading: 01/27/26		Approved: 01/27/26Approved: 01/30/26Approved: 01/30/26NO Action Needed
25-26FH 2.1 The University - Introduction1st Reading: 12/16/25
2nd Reading: 01/27/26		Approved: 01/27/26Approved: 01/30/26Approved: 01/30/26NO Action Needed
25-27FH 5.2.2 Standards for Promotion and Tenure1st Reading: 01/27/26
2nd Reading: 02/10/26		Approved: 02/10/26Approved: 02/12/26Approved: 02/12/26NO Action Needed
25-28Resolution in Support of the Use of Open Educational Resources to Support Student Success and Access to Course Materials1st Reading: 01/27/26
2nd Reading: 02/10/26		Approved: 02/10/26NO Action NeededNO Action NeededNO Action Needed
25-29New Graduate Certificate – Healthcare Analytics1st Reading: 02/10/26
2nd Reading: 03/10/26		Approved: 03/10/26Approved: 03/16/26Approved: 03/17/26NO Action Needed
25-30New Graduate Certificate – Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) for AI Practitioners1st Reading: 02/10/26
2nd Reading: 03/10/26		Approved: 03/10/26Approved: 03/16/26Approved: 03/17/26NO Action Needed
25-31Name Change – Earth Science Education and Studies1st Reading: 02/10/26
2nd Reading: 03/10/26		Approved: 03/10/26Approved: 03/16/26Approved: 03/17/26Action Needed
25-32Name Change – Theatre1st Reading: 02/10/26
2nd Reading: 03/10/26		Approved: 03/10/26Approved: 03/14/26Approved: 03/23/26Action Needed
25-33Name Change – Urban and Regional Planning1st Reading: 02/10/26
2nd Reading: 03/10/26		Approved: 03/10/26Approved: 03/14/26Approved: 03/23/26Action Needed
25-34New Undergraduate Minor – Vehicle Systems Engineering1st Reading: 03/10/26
2nd Reading: 04/14/26		Approved: 04/14/26Approved: 04/16/26Approved: 04/23/26NO Action Needed
25-35New Graduate Certificate – Art1st Reading: 03/10/26
2nd Reading: 04/14/26		Approved: 04/14/26Approved: 04/16/26Approved: 04/19/26NO Action Needed
25-36New Graduate Specializations within Master of Professional Practice in Dietetics1st Reading: 03/10/26
2nd Reading: 04/14/26		Approved: 04/14/26Approved: 04/16/26Approved: 04/19/26NO Action Needed
25-37FH 7.2.2.4.2 Research Misconduct1st Reading: 03/10/26 Withdrawn: 04/07/26 (Replacement forthcoming)    
25-38FH 5.4.1.4 Review for Advancement

1st Reading: 04/14/26

2nd Reading: 04/28/26

3rd Reading: 05/12/26

 Action NeededAction NeededNO Action Needed
25-39FH 5.4.1 Evaluation and Renewal of Term Faculty

1st Reading: 04/14/26

2nd Reading: 04/28/26

Approved: 04/28/26Action NeededAction NeededNO Action Needed
25-40FH 5.4.1.3 Review for Renewal of Appointment

EB returned to Gov Council: 04/07/26

1st Reading: 04/28/26

2nd Reading: 05/12/26

 Action NeededAction NeededNO Action Needed
25-41FH 6.3 Distinguished, University, and Morrill Professorships

1st Reading: 04/14/26

2nd Reading: 04/28/26

Approved: 04/28/26Action NeededAction NeededNO Action Needed
25-42Catalog Edit – Multiple Bachelor’s Degrees

1st Reading: 04/14/26

2nd Reading: 04/28/26

Approved: 04/28/26Action NeededAction NeededNO Action Needed
25-43New M.S. Program – Machine Learning and Data Engineering (MLDE)

EB returned to FSCC: 04/07/26

1st Reading: 04/28/26

2nd Reading: 05/12/26

 Action NeededAction NeededAction Needed
25-44Discontinuation of M.A./M.S. Program – Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies

1st Reading: 04/14/26

2nd Reading: 04/28/26

Approved: 04/28/26Action NeededAction NeededAction Needed
25-45New Undergraduate Certificate – Quantitative Finance

1st Reading: 04/14/26

2nd Reading: 04/28/26

Approved: 04/28/26Action NeededAction NeededNO Action Needed
25-46FH 5.4.1.4 Review for Advancement

1st Reading: 04/28/26

2nd Reading: 05/12/26

 Action NeededAction NeededNO Action Needed
25-47FH 5.3.4 Post-Tenure Review Policy

1st Reading: 04/28/26

2nd Reading: 05/12/26

 Action NeededAction NeededNO Action Needed
25-48Catalog Edit – Degree Planning Language

1st Reading: 04/28/26

2nd Reading: 05/12/26

 Action NeededAction NeededNO Action Needed
25-49FH 4.1.5 Definitions

1st Reading: 04/28/26

2nd Reading: 05/12/26

 Action NeededAction NeededNO Action Needed

 

Previous Meetings

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