News
Mon, 02/06/2023
Reminder, Visioning on 2/10/2023: What Does it Mean to be an Exceptional Learning Community?
The Shared Governance advisory group invites campus members to a visioning event that is part of Phase 1 of the charges.
Mon, 02/06/2023
Reminder, Visioning on 2/10/2023: What Does it Mean to be an Exceptional Learning Community?
The Shared Governance advisory group invites campus members to a visioning event that is part of Phase 1 of the charges.
Wed, 01/25/2023
January Updates from University Governance
University Governance leaders share updates from the Governance office, including an upcoming Shared Governance event, an update on GRF allocation decisions, and KBOR-contracted final report on academic portfolios.
Wed, 01/25/2023
January Updates from University Governance
University Governance leaders share updates from the Governance office, including an upcoming Shared Governance event, an update on GRF allocation decisions, and KBOR-contracted final report on academic portfolios.
Tue, 01/17/2023
USRR Amendment: Excused Absences (21-day Review)
SenEx has referred to the University Senate a proposed amendment to the USRR, which was approved at the last University Senate meeting. This communication serves as the official 21-day review to campus on this proposed policy change.
Tue, 01/17/2023
USRR Amendment: Excused Absences (21-day Review)
SenEx has referred to the University Senate a proposed amendment to the USRR, which was approved at the last University Senate meeting. This communication serves as the official 21-day review to campus on this proposed policy change.
Thu, 12/08/2022
Update on COACHE Survey Results and Process
The Office of the Provost, along with the University and Faculty Senate presidents, share updates on the COACHE faculty satisfaction survey, including the surveying of previously omitted academic staff and the identification of focus areas from the preliminary results.
Thu, 12/08/2022
Update on COACHE Survey Results and Process
The Office of the Provost, along with the University and Faculty Senate presidents, share updates on the COACHE faculty satisfaction survey, including the surveying of previously omitted academic staff and the identification of focus areas from the preliminary results.
Fri, 12/02/2022
Statement in Support of KU's Jewish Community
The University Senate, in collaboration with the Office of DEIB, the Jewish Studies Program, and the Jewish Faculty & Staff council, shares a statement in response to recent antisemitism and in solidarity with KU's Jewish community.
Fri, 12/02/2022
Statement in Support of KU's Jewish Community
The University Senate, in collaboration with the Office of DEIB, the Jewish Studies Program, and the Jewish Faculty & Staff council, shares a statement in response to recent antisemitism and in solidarity with KU's Jewish community.
Tue, 11/29/2022
What Does it Mean to be an Exceptional Learning Community?
The Shared Governance advisory group leads share the committee's progress in meeting its charges and invites campus members to a visioning event that is part of Phase 1 of the charges.
Tue, 11/29/2022
What Does it Mean to be an Exceptional Learning Community?
The Shared Governance advisory group leads share the committee's progress in meeting its charges and invites campus members to a visioning event that is part of Phase 1 of the charges.
Fri, 11/18/2022
USRR Proposed Amendment: Excused Absences (7-day Notice)
SenEx has referred to the University Senate a proposed amendment to the USRR, which will be voted on at the next University Senate meeting. This communication serves as the official 7-day notice to campus on these proposed policy changes.
Fri, 11/18/2022
USRR Proposed Amendment: Excused Absences (7-day Notice)
SenEx has referred to the University Senate a proposed amendment to the USRR, which will be voted on at the next University Senate meeting. This communication serves as the official 7-day notice to campus on these proposed policy changes.
Thu, 11/17/2022
November Updates from University Governance
University Governance leaders share updates from the Governance office, including progress in re-defining Shared Governance, an opportunity to participate in GRF allocation recommendations, and ongoing policy changes.
Thu, 11/17/2022
November Updates from University Governance
University Governance leaders share updates from the Governance office, including progress in re-defining Shared Governance, an opportunity to participate in GRF allocation recommendations, and ongoing policy changes.
Thu, 11/03/2022
COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey Results and Next Steps (Opens in new window)
The Office of the Provost, along with the University and Faculty Senate presidents, announce the results of the recent faculty satisfaction survey and share the next steps in interpretation and action.
Thu, 11/03/2022
COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey Results and Next Steps (Opens in new window)
The Office of the Provost, along with the University and Faculty Senate presidents, announce the results of the recent faculty satisfaction survey and share the next steps in interpretation and action.
Mon, 10/31/2022
Volunteers Needed for Governance Committees
The University Senate calls for volunteers to serve on various Governance committees and Staff Senate.
Mon, 10/31/2022
Volunteers Needed for Governance Committees
The University Senate calls for volunteers to serve on various Governance committees and Staff Senate.
Fri, 10/21/2022
Ombuds Amendment (21-day Review)
SenEx has referred to the University Senate a proposed amendment to the USRR, which was approved at the last University Senate meeting. This communication serves as the official 21-day review to campus on this proposed policy change.
Fri, 10/21/2022
Ombuds Amendment (21-day Review)
SenEx has referred to the University Senate a proposed amendment to the USRR, which was approved at the last University Senate meeting. This communication serves as the official 21-day review to campus on this proposed policy change.
Mon, 10/17/2022
Working Together to Define Shared Governance Within Our Community (Opens in new window)
University Governance leaders, the Provost, and the Chancellor share the members and charges of the advisory team that will be responding to the recent call to re-define Shared Governance at KU.
Mon, 10/17/2022
Working Together to Define Shared Governance Within Our Community (Opens in new window)
University Governance leaders, the Provost, and the Chancellor share the members and charges of the advisory team that will be responding to the recent call to re-define Shared Governance at KU.
Wed, 10/05/2022
October Updates from University Governance
University Governance leaders share updates from the Governance office, including progress in re-defining Shared Governance, recent successes regarding the Employee Tuition Assistance Program, and upcoming opportunities to participate.
Wed, 10/05/2022
October Updates from University Governance
University Governance leaders share updates from the Governance office, including progress in re-defining Shared Governance, recent successes regarding the Employee Tuition Assistance Program, and upcoming opportunities to participate.
Fri, 09/30/2022
Ombuds Proposed Amendment (7-day Notice)
SenEx has referred to the University Senate a proposed amendment to the USRR, which will be voted on at the next University Senate meeting. This communication serves as the official 7-day notice to campus on this proposed policy change.
Fri, 09/30/2022
Ombuds Proposed Amendment (7-day Notice)
SenEx has referred to the University Senate a proposed amendment to the USRR, which will be voted on at the next University Senate meeting. This communication serves as the official 7-day notice to campus on this proposed policy change.
Tue, 09/20/2022
Program Discontinuance Request - Undergraduate Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies
The University Senate Academic Policies and Procedures Committee has received a Program Discontinuance request for the Undergraduate Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (Jewish Studies) and will be holding a public hearing before finalizing their recommendation.
Tue, 09/20/2022
Program Discontinuance Clarifications
The University Senate shares further information on the recent program discontinuance request for the Undergraduate Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (Jewish Studies). The formal request is now available on the website.