Approval of Previous Minutes —

The minutes from June 9, 2026, minutes were sent before the meeting.  Erik Lundquist motioned to approve the minutes. Poppy DeltaDawn seconded. Hearing no changes, the minutes were approved. 

Faculty Senate Report

Brendan reported that there will be a lot of policy updates to align with the MOA that was approved in April. 

New Business —

Casey Wallace.  Standing exception to USRR 2.3.10 (Grade Replacement Policy for Repeat Courses)

Casey Wallace with the Registrar’s Office joined to discuss a short-term exception to allow the registrar’s team to make the best decision given their circumstances.  Casey said they are looking at a small exception that a student would go to FacEx for, but we would like to make a blanket decision to be equitable. Casey will reach out to the students to let them know this is possible. Casey said they have a small number of students who took Math 2 over the last year and did not complete the class within the year, and received a D or F. They have no option for a repeat function. Casey initially proposed that Math 1, 5 or 7 be allowed for repeat. Casey explained the complications with the proposal. The registrar’s office will ask students to opt in and will reach out to students. The ask is for a two-year exception. 

Erik Lundquist made a motion to approve the temporary exception proposed by Casey Wallace in the Registrar’s Office. Poppy DeltaDawn seconded. No one was opposed.  Motion was approved by acclamation.

Promotion and Tenure UNIT Policy Checklist for Intermediate Reviews for approval. 

The Standard and Procedures on Promotion and Tenure approved the document in April.  Brendan said there is nothing that stood out relevant to UAKU. 

Erik motioned to approve the SPPT checklist.  Haiying seconded.  No one was opposed. Motion approved by acclamation.

FSRR Recommendations for changes in the timeline for FRB consideration and recommendation concerning a recommendation of non-reappointment or a promotion and/or tenure recommendation

The FRB chair sent in recommendations to the FSRR that were shared at the meeting. Most of the changes have to do with the timeline.  They are suggesting a one-month due date after something occurs. A concern is the rollout of the process. Brendan would like to send this back to FRB to redline the document and invite a member to come and speak with FacEx to explain what effect the proposed changes will have on the process. What are the ramifications?

Poppy made a motion to move to closed session to discuss a personnel issue of a committee member. Erik Lundquist seconded.  None were opposed.  Moved to closed session.

Returned to open session. Meeting adjourned.