2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Darden 120 & Zoom Webinar
Senators Present: Kim Acquaviva, Dana Albon, Andrew Block, Aaron Bloomfield, Aniko Bodroghkozy, William Brady, David Callender, Stephen Culp, Thomas Druzgal, Rob Garrod, Jennifer Greeson, Bryon Gustafson, Peter Hallowell, Meredith Hayden, Michael Kennedy, Anne Kenworthy, Bradley Kesser, Jim Lambert, Tracy Larson, Craig Lefanowicz, Alicia Lopez Opere, Carol Manning, Charlotte Matthews, Paul Perrin, Lisa Colosi Peterson, Brian Pusser, Sue Saliba, Jim Savage, Jeri Seidman, Jessica Sewell, Christopher Thom, Judith Thomas, David Vander Meulen, June West, Brad Kesser, Cathy Campbell, Eli Zunder, Brian Williams, Anne Rotich, Mark Whittle, Katia Dianina, Natoya Haskins, Todd DeLong, Eric Ramirez-Weaver, Kenan Yount, Andrew Pennock, John Pepper, Charlotte Patterson, Matthew Jull, Matthew Hedstrom, Maria Luisa Sequeira Lopez, Ted Lendon, Amy Ogden, Huiwang Ai, Benjamin Bennett, Matthew Bolton, Brian Wright, Stephen Macko, Michale Kennedy, Nizar Hermes, Gustav Heldt, Michael Rasbury
Ex-Officio & Guests Present: Maïté Brandt-Pearce, Brie Gertler, Jennie S. Knight, Ian Mullins, Wynne Stuart, Ken Kipps, Thomas Baxter, Tim Konold, Ashon Crawley, Melissa Riley, Anne Garland Mahler, Patrik Sandas, Robin Means Coleman, Walter, Margaret
Welcome
2:00 PM
Chair Jim Lambert, Chair-Elect Jeri Seidman, Past-Chair Michael Kennedy
Review of Senate meeting minutes of Aug 23, 2024
Motion to approve: Aaron Bloomfield
2nd: Brian Pusser
Motion Passes
Report of the Faculty Representative to the BOV
Michael Kennedy, Past Chair and Faculty Representative to the Board of Visitors
Michael Kennedy reminded senators that they will soon be able to run for the Faculty Senate Chair-Elect seat.
He shared an overview of the current Board members as well as detailed updates from the most recent BOV meeting. All public presentation materials are available on the BOV website.
Michael introduced Stephen Culp, senator from the School of Medicine. He is the lead Faculty Senator chosen by School of Medicine senators. Dr. Culp shared a detailed timeline of events related to the concerns of UVA SOM faculty regarding SOM leadership. Dr. Culp has shared a resolution from the SOM Faculty Senators which will be sent to Faculty Senate by Chair Jim Lambert.
Chair Jim Lambert briefly explained the process of drafting, sharing, and presenting a Faculty Senate resolution first to EXCO and then to the Full Senate should a resolution on this topic be requested.
Motion from Brian Pusser: The Senate will, as soon as possible, create a resolution regarding the issues in the School of Medicine currently the subject of review by the University Administration and Board of Visitors.
2nd: Eve Danziger
Discussion
For: 54
Against: 0
Abstain: 5
Motion Passes
Provost Office Update
Brie Gertler, Deputy Provost and Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Maïté Brandt-Pearce Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Brie encouraged anyone who is engaged with investigators regarding the SOM matters to share their concerns fully. She also noted that anyone may use Just Report It to share concerns.
Maïté noted that she is unable to share information on specific personnel cases. She said they have begun to move forward with addressing some noted concerns. Specifically, she noted that she is engaging with the SOM Faculty Affairs group to ensure that faculty are hired through appropriate search processes utilizing faculty committees.
She shared that the Office of the Provost is in the process of revising the Promotion & Tenure process. Many faculty provided input and will continue to do so. The policy will be provided to faculty for input. This policy revision will hopefully be completed this semester. Concerning ASPIRE values, the schools will have to find another way to acknowledge ASPIRE rather than having a unilateral decision by the Chair. Maite hopes everyone will take time to review the draft.
The Institutional Faculty Discipline Policy is being revised to ensure faculty rights and free expression are preserved, and to ensure there is faculty input early in the process of any consideration of disciplinary action. This will help with the ASPIRE values. Administration cannot impose disciplinary action and denying/delaying promotion is a disciplinary action. Then if this reviewed by faculty then the faculty has protection.
Maite has heard faculty concerns and hopes she has helped through policy and improving processes, and these take time to change. The COACHE report has been received and will report on it in October.
Maïté and Brie responded to senators concerns about Faculty Senate not being included and made a partner in University issues and decisions. Communication needs to be improved form the President and Provost Office. Maïté and Brie agreed that they would share the Senate’s thoughts with the Provost. Additionally, they noted that the Provost has noted he would be willing to attend a future Senate meeting if desired.
Reports of the Standing Committees et al.
Each committee chair shared brief updates on activities and upcoming meetings of their respective committees.
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Research Teaching & Scholarship - Huiwang Ai
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Policy - Lisa Colosi Peterson
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Grievance - Juliet Hatchett
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Diversity Equity & Inclusion - Eric Ramírez-Weaver and Alicia López Operé
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Finance - Jim Savage
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Faculty Recruitment, Retirement, Retention & Welfare - Brad Kesser
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Academic Affairs - Sue Saliba and Brian Wright
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Working Group on Faculty Discipline - Jennifer Greesonv
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Nominating - Michael Kennedy
Presentation and Discussion: Center for Faculty Wellbeing and Development
Director Jennie S. Knight, Ph.D., M.Div., Assoc. Vice Provost for Faculty Development
Jennie Knight shared information on the new Center for Faculty Wellbeing and Development. She notes that the Center hopes to be a hub to connect faculty with various resources at the University. A more detailed overview of the Center was provided via email to Faculty Senate prior to this meeting.
Motion to adjourn: Sue Saliba
Second: Michael Kennedy
Meeting adjourned: 4:02 PM