Author: Everard, Michelle

Senate By-Laws Amended II.E.9 (Attendance) & II.B.2 (Readmission)

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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, Nominating, Committee of Three, PAAC

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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

Faculty Election Results:
Alexis Boylan, SFA
Betsy McCoach, Neag

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

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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.

Spring 2025 Constituency Election Results

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Spring 2025 Constituency Election Results:

Deans Constituency:
Three-Year Term, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028
Anne Langley, Library

Faculty Constituencies:

CAHNR Constituency:
Three-Year Term, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028
Ashley Helton, NRE
Sarah Reed, Animal Science
Paulo Verardi, Pathobiology

CLAS Constituency:
Three-Year Terms, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028

CLAS Physical & Life Sciences:
*Andrew Bush, Earth Sciences
*Miranda Davis, EEB
*Xiaojing Wang, Statistics
Adam Zweifach, Molecular and Cell Biology

CLAS Humanities & Centers/Institutes:
*Eleni  Coundouriotis, English
Amanda Crawford, Journalism

School of Engineering Constituency:
Three-Year Term, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028
*Amvrossios Bagtzoglou, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Ali Bazzi, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Timothy Vadas, Civil and Environmental Engineering

School of Fine Arts Constituency:
Three-Year Term, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028
Lindsay Cummings, Dramatic Arts
Alison Paul, Art & Art History

School of Nursing Constituency:
Three-Year Term, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028
Valarie Artigas, Nursing

School of Pharmacy Constituency:
Three-Year Term, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028
Lisa Holle, Pharmacy

Avery Point Campus Faculty Constituency:
Three-Year Term, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028
Michael Finiguerra, EEB, CLAS
Penny Vlahos, Marine Sciences, CLAS

Hartford Campus Faculty Constituency:
Three-Year Term, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028
Priya Shah, Chemistry, CLAS

Stamford Campus Faculty Constituency:
Three-Year Term, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028
Oskar Harmon, Economics, CLAS

 

Professional Staff Constituencies:

Academic Development Constituency:
Three-Year Term, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028
*Micah Heumann, Student Services Program Manager 2, EP/Honors
Karen Skudlarek, Computer Support Technician 2, Campus Technology Services
Two-Year Term, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2027
Erin Ciarimboli, University Director, Undergraduate Advising

Student Life & Enrollment Constituency:
Three-Year Term, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028
*Carrie Fernandes, Student Services Program Manager 3, Office of Student Financial Aid Services
Michael Ormsby, U Staff Professional 3, One Stop Student Services
Two-Year Term, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2027
Isaac Barber, University Director, Student Union, Event Services

Schools/Colleges Constituency:
Three-Year Term, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028
Amy McKeon, Academic Advisor 1, Allied Health Sciences, CAHNR

University Libraries Constituency:
Three-Year Term, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028
Jennifer Schaefer, Librarian 2, University Libraries

Avery Point Campus Professional Staff Constituency:
Three-Year Term, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028
*Dan Mercier, Education Program Manager 3, Academic Affairs

Waterbury Campus Professional Staff Constituency:
Three-Year Term, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028
*Jamie Caruso, Student Services Program Manager 3, Academic Affairs

 

* Wymanized at end of term

University Senate Special Meeting: March 31, 2025

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The University Senate will host a Special meeting of the University Senate on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be hosted in a hybrid format in Storrs Hall WW16 and virtually via WebEx. The subject of this Special Meeting will be to review two resolutions presented by the Senate Executive Committee: (1) to recommend changes to the By-Laws of the University of Connecticut, Article IX which pertain to the University Senate and (2) to change the By-Laws, Rules & Regulations of the University Senate, Article I.

This Special Meeting is for the presentation and discussion of these resolutions, and a vote will take place at the next regular meeting of the University Senate. Meeting materials and additional information is also available on the Senate website.

Call for Applications: Common Curriculum Committee Chair Role

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The University Senate Nominating Committee is hosting an open call for the Chair position of the Common Curriculum Committee (CCC). The chair reports to both the University Senate and the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs for a three-year term. The Chair need not be a Senator, and the chair is given 50% release time and provided with administrative support. Additional information about the role and how to apply is available on the here. Applications of interest are due by March 14, 2025.