Faculty Senate Agenda

April 10, 2026

1:00 PM

West Houston Institute, Room 170

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1. Approval of the minutes
2. President’s Report
3. Treasurer’s Report
4. Hearing of Faculty Concerns
5. Committee Reports
   1. Bedichek-Orman Auction
   2. Compensation, Benefits, and Workload
   3. Graduation
   4. Policies and Procedures
   5. Professional Development and Conferences
6. Caucus Reports
   1. Chair Caucus
   2. Adjunct Caucus
7. Division Reports
8. Unfinished Business
   1. OER in Dual Credit ad hoc committee

The OER in Dual Credit ad hoc committee will present its findings and recommendations for approval and advancement by the Senate.

New Business

1. 1. Board Policy update DJA(LOCAL)

Discussion of the draft policy regarding telework exceptions, in compliance with SB 2615.

2. Strategic Realignment

Discussion of the Chancellor’s strategic realignment plans as presented at the Chat with the Chancellor meetings.

1. Announcements
   1. Eagle Summer Seminar, May 11-14, Moody Gardens, Galveston
   2. Change to BCBS Health Select coverage at Memorial Hospitals (will no longer be in network)