Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Christopher Houston’s organization
Apr 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Asu Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes
The meeting included an update on the search process for a new provost and the implementation of an AI initiative. Discussions were held regarding the spring course review process, future summer and fall course review schedules, and faculty training on sensitive topics. The Senate voted against further discussion on the annual performance evaluation policy for tenured and tenure-eligible faculty. Additionally, the Senate discussed officer elections, the rotation of senator terms, intellectual property concerns, and future standardization of faculty measurement platforms.
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The meeting included discussions on several key institutional issues. The university President provided updates regarding the custodial contract, bookstore operations, apparel procurement, and planning for the centennial. The Provost addressed course review processes, spring graduation requirements, accessibility standards for online materials, and the standardization of dual credit courses. The Student Body Vice President noted a disconnect between faculty and students and suggested implementing exit interviews for departing faculty. New business involved the approval of a bylaws revision for an ad hoc service committee and a proposal to modify the annual performance evaluation process for tenured faculty by removing the Departmental Peer Review Committee (DPRC). The session concluded with a roundtable regarding senate term limits and upcoming administrative searches.
Dec 3, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Asu Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes
The meeting included updates from the President regarding campus events, student support, and respecting privacy following a recent loss. The Provost detailed an upcoming mandatory course content review process, particularly focusing on gender and sexual orientation disclosures, emphasizing that content must be educationally necessary and not advocacy. The review process is critical due to state funding implications and will ultimately require Board of Regents approval. Discussions also covered appeals processes, potential disciplinary actions for noncompliance, and the distinction between educational content and personal commentary. Further discussions addressed standardizing course content via the ACGM, issues with parking enforcement, inviting contacts for Strategic Enrollment Management, and whether the food drive should become a permanent initiative. The Senate also addressed administrative policy changes regarding policies 06.05 (employee conduct) and 06.01 (Department Chair evaluations), as well as academic freedom standards (OP 04.04) and building security concerns.
Nov 5, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Asu Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes
The meeting covered several administrative and academic topics. Discussions included the livestreaming of meetings, updates from the President regarding the upcoming chancellor meeting and ring ceremony, and detailed discussions led by the Provost concerning syllabus and course content review to ensure compliance with State laws and Board of Regents guidelines, specifically regarding gender-related content, and the definition of academic freedom. The Dean of the Freshman College addressed procedures for handling disruptive student behavior, emphasizing the importance of reporting incidents and ensuring faculty safety. Committee reports noted approved language and grammar changes for Academic Affairs operational policies (OP 06.10). Old business involved forming an ad hoc committee to address bookstore issues. New business included a motion to coordinate a joint Faculty/Staff Senate food drive for the Concho Valley Food Bank, inquiries regarding Strategic Enrollment Management plans and flatlining on-campus enrollment, updates on parking enforcement, and a discussion on the merit pay process and its timeline, as well as a draft revision to OP 06.11 on Faculty Grievance.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
