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University Council Meeting Minutes - Thursday, June 5, 2025

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University Council Members Present:

In-Person:

On Zoom:

  • Jim McMahon
  • Christine Patrick
  • Dick Farfaglia
  • Carol Bradlinski-Watros
  • Tara FitzGibbons

Absent:

  • Darlene Baker
  • Brian McGrath
  • Kristin Shanley-Graves
  • Oghenetega Adjoh

Cabinet Present:

In-Person:

On Zoom:

  • Peter Nwosu
  • Heath Wood
  • Scott Furlong
  • Cory Bezek
  • Kendra Cadogan
  • Victoria Furlong
  • Kathleen Kerr
  • Murat Yaşar
  • Jamal Coleman

Absent:

  • Karen Crowe
  • Kristi Eck

Observers:

In-Person:

  • (None listed)

On Zoom:

  • (None listed)

Absent:

  • (None listed)

Additional Attendees:

In Person:

  • (None listed)

On Zoom:

  • Brandon Bennett
  • Christy Huynh

Agenda

  1. Welcome and call to order - James McMahon, University Council Chair

    • Call to order time 9:07 am by James McMahon

  2. Approval of Minutes of April 23, 2025 - James McMahon, University Council Chair

    • A motion to lead the approval of the minutes – Tara FitzGibbons
    • Second the motion – Carol Bradlinski-Watros
    • All in favor
    • Minutes are approved

  3. Revised Code of Conduct: Request for Council Approval – Kathleen Kerr, Christy Huynh, Brandon Bennett

    Here is a brief summary of the discussion during the meeting.

    • Kathleen Kerr:
      • OGC Recommendations: The Office of General Counsel advised that certain sections currently included in the Code of Conduct are not typically part of a code of conduct. Brandon and Christy will review recommendations to remove those sections, with guidance on where the content will be housed moving forward.
      • Policy Updates: Additional policy changes recommended by OGC will be presented by Brandon.
      • Legislative Requirement – Hazing Policy: Recent legislation requires an update to the hazing policy by June 23rd. While final language is still pending from OGC, the committee's acknowledgment is needed to insert and post the change once received. This update is mandatory and does not require further approval.
    • Brandon Bennett presented:
      • Content Reorganization: Sections not directly related to student conduct (e.g., FERPA info, student organization recognition) will be moved to other resources like the website or student handbook for clarity and easier access.
      • Academic Integrity: As of Feb. 27, academic integrity cases are no longer handled by Student Conduct. That section will be removed from the Code.
      • New Section from OGC: A new section on obstruction of investigations, written by OGC, will replace the academic integrity section.
      • Hazing Policy Update: Section H, the hazing statement, reflects the university’s stance and is unlikely to change. However, the policy language will be updated to comply with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, with final wording pending from the Office of General Counsel.
    • Brandon confirmed that the highlighted language in the hazing policy will be replaced with updated language from the Office of General Counsel (OGC).
    • President Nwosu clarified that the University Council is being asked to acknowledge this forthcoming change, as the university is required to adopt the OGC-provided language without modification.
    • Carol Bradlinski-Watros mentioned that the cleanup looks good.
    • James McMahon asked to have a motion to accept the new rules and changes.
    • Christine Patrick moved the motion.
    • Tara Fitzgibbons seconded the motion.
    • James McMahon mentioned that the motion has been approved.

  4. Adjournment - James McMahon, University Council Chair

    • Motion to adjourn – James McMahon
    • Made the motion – Tara Fitzgibbons
    • Second the motion – Carol Bradlinski-Watros
    • All in favor
    • 9:19 pm meeting adjourned

University Council Meeting Minutes - Thursday, June 5, 2025 (PDF)