During its regular meeting on Monday, February 5, 2024, the University Senate approved a resolution presented by the Senate Executive Committee to charge the Provost’s Office with convening a university-wide taskforce to address issues related to learning accommodations delivery from a faculty-facing perspective.

As described in the resolution, “The purpose of the Taskforce is to analyze CSD and faculty data with respect to the nature and frequency of accommodations, obtain input from faculty and students on challenges and effective strategies around accommodations, and evaluate faculty training and support in adopting Universal Design for Learning and inclusive teaching approaches that might reduce the need for accommodations.”

An update on the work of this taskforce should be shared with the University Senate Executive Committee by the end of the Spring 2024 semester, and the final report should be presented to the University Senate in the Fall of 2024, along with any other units relevant to the report.

The motion passed YES 62, NO 2, ABSTAIN 1. The full resolution is available here.

Report on Potential SET Revisions

Faculty Review Board
Peter Gogarten and Mary Ellen Junda were elected to three year terms (terms ending 6/30/2019)

Professional at Large
Lauren DiGrazia was elected to a three year term on the University Senate (7/1/2017-6/30/2020)

Faculty at Large election results to be announced on 10/31/2016

The University Senate approved changes to the Senate By-Laws at the October 3, 2016 meeting. The changes relate to II.C.1.h, Requirement in Generals (Minors) and II.E, Scholastic Standing.

10/3/2016 Approved Senate By-Law Changes

The University Senate will meet on the following dates from 4:00-6:00pm in the Rome Ballroom, South Campus, Storrs Campus.

Senator who are unable to attend a meeting should contact Cheryl Galli.

Monday, September 12, 2016
Monday, October 3, 2016
Monday, November 7, 2016
Monday, December 5, 2016
Monday, February 6, 2017
Monday, March 6, 2017
Monday, April 3, 2017
Monday, May 1, 2017

Senate By Law Changes Approved at February 1, 2016 

II.A
Admissions

II.B.10
Adding or Dropping Courses

The University Senate Office is pleased to announce that fall elections are now concluded.  To view a complete list of 2015/2016 election results to date, please visit our Senate Membership page.

If you have questions regarding voting procedures, please contact Cheryl Galli in the Senate Office.

Join us for the University Senate Orientation Session open to new and returning Senators.
Monday, 9/21/2015, 3:15pm-3:45pm
Orientation Invitation 2015

Upon the resignation of Carol Polifroni as Chair of the SEC and member of the Senate for family issues, we are pleased to announce that Gary English, as the available candidate with the highest vote from the last previous SEC chair election, has accepted the appointment of Chair of the Senate Executive Committee for 2015-2016.  We are grateful to Gary for taking on this position with the associated responsibilities and time commitment.  We are confident that he will provide strong leadership as he brings his years of experience with the University to this new role.