{"id":6624,"date":"2026-04-21T14:27:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/facultysenate\/?p=6624"},"modified":"2026-04-22T11:11:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T15:11:09","slug":"draft-minutes-15-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/facultysenate\/2026\/04\/21\/draft-minutes-15-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft Minutes 15 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Disclaimer: <strong><em>These are draft minutes, which are scheduled for approval at the next open meeting of the University of Maine Faculty Senate.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Attendance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Present:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Senators: <em>Henri Akono (President)<\/em>, <em>Jonathan Barron<\/em>, <em>Karen Beeftink<\/em>, <em>Keith Berube<\/em>,<em> Timothy Bowden<\/em>, <em>Seth Campbell<\/em>, <em>Erin P. Carter<\/em>, <em>Sudarshan Chawathe<\/em>, <em>Matthew Chatfield<\/em>, <em>Bill DeSisto<\/em>, <em>Paula Drewniany<\/em>, <em>Heather Falconer<\/em>, <em>Sara Flanagan<\/em>, <em>Alexis Foster<\/em>, <em>Kathleen Gillon<\/em>, <em>William Gramlich<\/em>, <em>Michael Grillo<\/em>, <em>Jianjun Hao<\/em>, <em>Matt Hawkyard<\/em>, <em>Liliana Herakova<\/em>, <em>Ellen Hostert<\/em>, <em>Kelly Jaksa<\/em>, <em>Lauren Jacobs<\/em>, <em>Lee Karp-Boss<\/em>, <em>Steven Kimball<\/em>,<em> Sarah Lindahl<\/em>, <em>Roberto Lopez-Anido<\/em>, <em>Colleen Marzilli<\/em>, <em>Craig Mason<\/em>, <em>Brian McGill<\/em>, <em>Shannon McCoy<\/em>, <em>Robert Meulenberg<\/em>, <em>Grant Miles<\/em>, <em>Derek Michaud<\/em>, <em>Jennifer Perry<\/em>, <em>Danielle Pelletier<\/em>, <em>MJ Sedlock<\/em>, <em>Camerin Seigars<\/em>, <em>Susan Smith<\/em>, <em>Ek Han Tan<\/em>, <em>Timothy Waring<\/em>, <em>Jay Wason III (Secretary)<\/em>, <em>Vince Weaver<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests: <em>Debra Allen<\/em>, <em>William Biberstein<\/em>, <em>Jenny Boyden<\/em>, <em>Jack Campbell<\/em>, <em>Jason Charland<\/em>, <em>Sabrina DeTurk<\/em>,<em> Joseph DiSalvo<\/em>, <em>Carter Emerson<\/em>, <em>Angela Fileccia<\/em>, <em>Joan Ferrini-Mundy<\/em>, <em>Andrea Gifford<\/em>, <em>Abigail Goodspeed<\/em>, <em>Giovanna Guidoboni<\/em>, <em>Jason Harkins<\/em>, <em>Ellen Hostert<\/em>, <em>Zeke Kimball<\/em>, <em>Adam Kirkland<\/em>, <em>Amanda Klemmer,<\/em> <em>Nicole Lawrence<\/em>, <em>Jeff Mills<\/em>, <em>Gabriel Paquette<\/em>, <em>Karen Pelletreau<\/em>, <em>Diane Rowland<\/em>, <em>Peter Schilling<\/em>, <em>Daisy Singh<\/em>, <em>Ryan Weatherbee<\/em>, <em>Ellen Weinauer, Eric Zack<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Absent:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Senators: <em>Dean Astumian<\/em>, <em>Amy Booth (Nicholas May)<\/em>, <em>Jack Buttcane<\/em>, <em>Phillip Dickens<\/em>, <em>C. Matt Graham<\/em>, <em>Nils <\/em><em>Ha\u00ebntjens<\/em>, <em>Greg Howard<\/em>, <em>Benjamin L. King<\/em>, <em>Bashir Khoda<\/em>, <em>Eric Landis<\/em>, <em>Will Manion<\/em>, <em>William Otto<\/em>, <em>Glenda Pereira<\/em>, <em>Amber Roth<\/em>, <em>Kathryn Slott<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Call to Order<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The meeting was called to order at 3:02 PM. The <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/facultysenate\/\">land acknowledgement<\/a> was read by MJ Sedlock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Announcements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Amanda Klemmer accepted a position as the Associate Dean for the Graduate School and has stepped down as Faculty Senate President. In accordance with the Faculty Senate Bylaws, former Vice President Henri Akono assumed the Presidency. He thanked Amanda for her superb and longstanding leadership and service to the Senate. Amanda was the longest continuously-serving President in the Senate\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A special election for the vacant Vice President position will be held at the May Open Senate meeting in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/facultysenate\/bylaws\/#:~:text=ARTICLE%20III%3A%20ELECTION%20OF%20SENATE%20OFFICERhttps:\/\/umaine.edu\/facultysenate\/bylaws\/#:~:text=ARTICLE%20III%3A%20ELECTION%20OF%20SENATE%20OFFICERS\">Article III of the Bylaws<\/a>. The Vice President\u2019s term for the current year will continue through June 30. Kindly submit nominations to Lauren Jacobs, Chair of the Committee on Committees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Executive Committee requests nominations for recipients of the Award for Exceptional Service to the Faculty Senate and the University of Maine. Nominees may be faculty, staff, students, administrators, or external parties. Please submit nominations and a brief supporting statement (less than 400 words) to Henri Akono by COB on April 29, 2026 for consideration at the next Executive Committee meeting.<br><br>This year, nominees will be evaluated based on the measurable impact of their service to the Senate, shared governance, and university life. The Committee seeks to recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, creative problem-solving, or tireless advocacy. &#8220;Service&#8221; will be interpreted broadly to honor the diverse ways faculty contribute to Senate committees and university-wide initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Akono also announced that the Senate received a <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/facultysenate\/2026\/04\/15\/response-letter-to-president-akono-and-members-of-the-faculty-senate\/\">response letter from the University of Maine System Chancellor, Dannel Malloy, and Trustee Trish Riley<\/a>. To share feedback on the content of this letter, please <a href=\"mailto:henri.akono@maine.edu\">email Henri Akono<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Approval of Minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/facultysenate\/2026\/03\/16\/draft-faculty-senate-minutes-2\/\">11 March 2026 Open Senate Meeting Minutes<\/a> were unanimously approved with one abstaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Presentation by Eric Zack (The Conversation)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Erick Zack from The Conversation gave a brief presentation to the Faculty Senate and took questions. For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1Ug3amg2vGyTPHJaHM5vU94SsLtLuTp5_\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101222198588824247399&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">view Erick Zack\u2019s slide deck<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:sabrina.deturk@maine.edu\">email Sabrina DeTurk<\/a>, Director of Faculty Development and Strategic Initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Election of Senate Officers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/facultysenate\/2026\/04\/10\/candidate-statements\/\">Written statements for all candidates<\/a> may be found on the Faculty Senate website. <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1vSLrLPzMvRldb2Qc5n1LxhOFhqoAath8\/view?usp=drive_link\">Sample ballots<\/a> are located in the shared drive. Balloted candidates are as follows (ordered alphabetically by last name):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For President:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brian McGill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MJ Sedlock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For Vice President:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Colleen Marzilli<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For Secretary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lauren Jacobs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>President Akono called for nominations from the floor. There were none. Candidates gave brief verbal remarks and then Senators cast votes by secret ballot, in-person and electronically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The election results are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For President<\/strong>: Brian McGill won with a total of 24 votes. MJ Sedlock received 20 votes.<br><strong>For Vice President<\/strong>: Colleen Marzilli was elected with a total of 37 votes<br><strong>For Secretary<\/strong>: Lauren Jacobs was elected with a total of 39 votes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comments by Keegan Tripp<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keegan Tripp, President of the University of Maine Student Government (UMSG), expressed gratitude for the collaborative relationship that UMSG and the Faculty Senate have shared this year: \u201cYou have been such a great resource, and I think that what we\u2019ve been learning more and more \u2026 is that \u2026 when students and faculty are in the same room, we tend to see \u2026 things pretty similarly \u2026 [T]his university is obviously going through some tough times, but also some good times, and I think that it\u2019s us in rooms like this that are stewarding that forward \u2026 It is inspiring to see the conversations we are having and the seriousness that you take in your roles here as faculty \u2026\u201d President Tripp proposed student updates on the Senate Agendas as a way to enhance collaboration and facilitate information sharing.<br><br>President Akono thanked President Tripp for his leadership with the Student Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Updates from the Administration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>President Akono provided context on a recent letter sent on behalf of the Faculty Senate to the University of Maine President, Chancellor, and Board of Trustees on April 3, 2026. Among other things, the letter emphasizes the importance of substantive engagement between faculty and administrators to address institutional challenges, set priorities, and incorporate faculty input in proposed solutions. The letter also asks the President to report back to the Faculty Senate at the April 15 meeting to acknowledge receipt of the letter and provide initial comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Ferrini-Mundy gave the following statement in response to the letter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI appreciate the invitation to speak to you today. I\u2019d like to formally acknowledge in this Open Senate meeting the letter that was sent to me, to Chancellor Malloy, and to the UMS Board of Trustees on April third, titled \u2018A Letter from the Faculty Senate on Leading the University into the Future.\u2019 I very much appreciate understanding the concerns more fully that were expressed by the Senate on behalf of the faculty to whom they have spoken and surveyed, and I assure you that I take these concerns very seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the days since, my leadership team has been reviewing the document and actively discussing how we can move forward to appropriately address the important concerns that you raise. What is clear from your letter is this: we have common ground, we care about this university, and our commitment to this university and to providing an excellent education for our students is something that we share. Effective shared governance is vital to building that success for our students. It\u2019s critical that we continue to work together collaboratively and respectfully, recognizing our respective roles and responsibilities during these especially challenging times that face our university and that face all of U.S. higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So with a clearer understanding of your concerns and your requests, and what your letter has provided, I look forward to partnering with the Faculty Senate going forward to ensure a sustainable and successful future for this university by building on the great institutional momentum for which our faculty is so responsible, and we\u2019ve created that together. My entire cabinet, many of them are here, and I thank them. They share this commitment to effectively working with shared governance going forward. I also want to say that I appreciate the Chancellor and the Board sharing their letter and sharing my commitment to shared governance, and committing to working together with the administration here and with all of you to best support the success of our students, our state, and position our great flagship university for continued and strong future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We always have important work to do collectively to advance our university and our opportunities for our students. This time of year is no exception. We\u2019re in commencement and celebration season. At commencement, this spring we will honor 1,355\u2014data hot off the press from our registrar\u20141,355 undergraduates and 414 graduate students at commencement, and a total across the year is 2,743 students who have been successful here, who will move on to whatever\u2019s next for them, and to that, to this faculty we owe a great \u201cthank you\u201d for supporting and helping these students be successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, we are in a critical enrollment period. Bringing the class of 2030, as well as a robust graduate cohort into this university is a highest priority for many of us, and I thank all of you who are part of helping us to do that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So I want to express my thanks to all members of the faculty for all that you do, for sharing your concerns constructively and proactively, and I look forward to moving forward together. Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Akono thanked President Ferrini-Mundy for her remarks. Provost Paquette then gave an update on 91¸£Àû\u2019s partnership with the National Institute for Student Success. Consultants from the Institute have begun conversations around how to improve retention and graduation rates. The process is now at a stage where meetings in larger groups, including with representatives from the Faculty Senate, can take place. <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/facultysenate\/2026\/04\/17\/update-from-provost-paquette-re-umaines-partnership-with-the-national-institute-for-student-success\/\">The Provost\u2019s full update may be read on the Faculty Senate website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Questions of the Administration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After being recognized by President Akono, a guest of the Senate expressed concern about the number of administrators in the University of Maine System. He commented that the ratio of administrators to students is much higher than in other universities. A specific comparison was made with such ratios at the University of Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sen. Karp-Boss expressed concern that many students and faculty had to pay out-of-pocket to print posters for this year\u2019s Student Symposium. She suggested that money should instead be set aside in the Vice President for Research\u2019s event budget to cover these costs. President Ferrini-Mundy responded that this was a very reasonable request. Giovanna Guidoboni, interim Vice President for Research, also acknowledged the comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Business<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Academic Affairs Committee proposed <a href=\"https:\/\/umainesystem.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/UM-FacultySenate\/IQAsVMD0-JrcRJe7ubcU5YckAUJl27lnX3t4SPBdZ6DTLAw?e=BXWy5c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SM 2610<\/a> (opens in new tab): \u201cMotion to Amend SM 25007.\u201d The faculty co-chair of the General Education Stewardship committee presented the motion and shared historical context. There was no discussion. The motion passed with 1 abstention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Academic Affairs Committee also proposed <a href=\"https:\/\/umainesystem.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/UM-FacultySenate\/IQDOn-LoLHU9SpnX9Qrx69XMAdI8ivcm5gcyqypgei-26Gg?e=zjwxpS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SM 2611<\/a> (opens in new tab): \u201cMotion Recommending Adoption of Optional Syllabus Statements Regarding Recording in the Classroom and Course Content Accessibility.\u201d A statement accomplishing goals a. and b., as set out in the motion, will be crafted in collaboration with UMS General Counsel and the Office of the Provost and will be presented separately. President Akono shared additional background information on the motion\u2019s recent amendments: \u201cTo give you more background, we met with Provost Paquette to make some of these changes at the request of the executive committee, and so he actually contacted the General Counsel[\u2018s office] and gave us feedback.\u201d There were several procedural questions. The motion passed with 3 opposed and 1 abstaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Faculty Information Technology Committee proposed <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cIkScJgzwVUgmBBQN-e32aybRAuJV83t\/edit?usp=share_link&amp;ouid=104794256181870720779&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SM 2612<\/a> (opens in new tab): \u201cResolution Regarding Continued Technology Account Access for Faculty Emeriti.\u201d The motion advocates for faculty emeriti to continue receiving access to software that will aid research. There was no discussion. The motion passed unanimously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Committee Reports<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Finance and Institutional Planning Committee and the Academic Affairs Committee gave two oral reports. All information is included in the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/facultysenate\/2026\/04\/21\/april-committee-and-representative-reports\/\">April committee reports post<\/a> on the Faculty Senate website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The meeting was adjourned at 4:20pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Disclaimer: These are draft minutes, which are scheduled for approval at the next open meeting of the University of Maine Faculty Senate. Attendance Present: Senators: Henri Akono (President), Jonathan Barron, Karen Beeftink, Keith Berube, Timothy Bowden, Seth Campbell, Erin P. 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