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Author: Everard, Michelle
Resolution Passed: University Senate Special Meeting, July 14, 2025
During a Special Meeting of the University Senate on July 14, 2025, the Senate passed a resolution regarding the university budget. The full resolution including vote count is available here and presentation materials from the meeting are available on the Senate meeting information page.
University Senate Adjourned for Summer
The University Senate will meet on September 8, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom (330/331) and via WebEx. An orientation for new senators will be hosted at 3 p.m. also in a hybrid format. We welcome all newly elected Senators and continuing Senators to join this session. Light refreshments will be provided at both events.
For the full schedule of University Senate meetings scheduled to take place during the 2025-2026 Academic Year, please check here.
Special Senate Meeting: July 14, 2025
The University Senate will host a Special Meeting on Monday, July 14 at 4 p.m. in a hybrid format for the purpose outlined in the call for a Special Meeting signed by Senators. Full details and meeting materials are available here.
Special Senate Meeting: May 19, 2025
The University Senate will host a Special Meeting on Monday, May 19th at 4 p.m. in a fully virtual format for the purpose of approving the final C&C Committee Report of the 2025-2026 Academic Year and Scholastic Standards Block Transfer Report. Full details and meeting materials are available here.
Resolutions Passed: University Senate Meeting, May 5, 2025
During the regular meeting of the University Senate on May 5, 2025, the Senate passed three resolutions in support of various statements:
- Resolution to Support New England Public Land Grant University Senate Statement passed by unanimous voice vote
- Resolution to Work in Mutual Defense of Academic Freedom passed as amended by unanimous voice vote
- Resolution urging President Maric to join other University Presidents in signing “a Call for Constructive Engagement” passed by electronic vote
Full details of each resolution are linked above.
Omnibus By-Law Resolution Passed
Presented at a Special Meeting on March 31, 2025 and passed as amended on April 7, 2025, two motions to update by-laws governing the University Senate were passed:
- Recommendation to the UConn Board of Trustees to update the University By-Laws, Article IX, “The University Senate”
- Resolution to Change the By-Laws, Rules & Regulations of the University Senate, Article I
Combined, these two resolutions propose changes to the governance of the University Senate for clarity, simplicity, modernization, and flexibility. The Senate By-Laws will be updated on the Policy website to reflect these changes at the start of the AY 2025-2026, and the Recommendation to the UConn Board of Trustees to update the University By-Laws, Article IX will be moving through the approval process with the UConn Board of Trustees during the summer. Once approved, updates will be shared on the Senate website.
Senate By-Laws Amended II.E.9 (Attendance) & II.B.2 (Readmission)
During its regular meeting on April 7, 2025, the University Senate approved two resolutions presented by the Scholastic Standards Committee to amend the By-Laws, Rules & Regulations of the University Senate, Article II. E.9 (Attendance) and Article II.B.2 (Readmission).
Summary of Changes:
- Article II.B.12 (Readmission): language updated to match current readmission practices, which do not include criminal history as a part of the evaluation process. The full resolution is available here.
- Article II.E.9 (Attendance): language updated for clarity around how instructors are to manage class sessions affected by University closings. The full resolution is available here.
Election Results: SEC & Chair, Nominating, Committee of Three, PAAC
Senate Executive Committee Election Results:
Three-year term: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028
Senate terms of elected SEC members to be extended to be concurrent with elected SEC term
Senate Executive Committee Chair:
One-year term: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Bob Day, School of Business
Faculty Election Results:
Alexis Boylan, SFA
Sarira Motaref, College of Engineering
Professional Staff Election Results:
Erin Ciarimboli, Office of Undergraduate Advising
Senate Nominating Committee Election Results:
Term: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028
Lindsay Cummings, SFA
Jamie Kleinman, CLAS (Avery Point)
Committee of Three Election Results:
Term: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028
Linda Pescatello, CAHNR
President’s Athletic Advisory Committee Election Results:
Term: September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2027
Jennifer Terni, CLAS
Senate Resolution Passed: Affirmation of International Commitment
During its regular meeting on April 7, 2025, the University Senate passed a resolution presented by Senator Jockusch affirming the University Senate’s commitment to supporting the needs of the University’s international community, and calling on the university administration to “identify and follow through on additional actions it can take to protect the rights of international community members.”
The full resolution can be found here.