Important updates for Academic Affairs.
New Centers and Institutes Policy
With the guidance of Dr. Reuben Burch, all of our deans, many associate deans, and many directors of existing centers and institutes, we have established a policy for the creation, operation, evaluation and termination of centers and institutes. Let me assure you that this policy will not affect any current centers or institutes. No name changes. No reapplying to be a center or institute. What it does is provide a clear process for establishing new centers and institutes, plus clear evaluation and reporting structures. You can access the policy here.
Dean Search Updates
We expect to announce the new Marilyn & Morgan Davies Dean of the Harris College for Nursing & Health Sciences in the coming weeks. The three finalists were on campus in mid-February. I hope you took the opportunity to attend their open forums. The three final candidates for the Louise Dilworth Davis Dean of the Davis College of Science & Engineering will be on campus Feb. 27, March 2 and March 5. I encourage you to attend the open forums when they are announced. The search for a new dean of the Mary Couts Burnett Library is underway. Finalists will be on campus in April. We plan to have all three leaders in place by the start of the Fall 2026 semester.
Faculty Advisors will use Stellic by August 1
We launched an excellent advising platform, Stellic, in 2023 to help both our advisors and students stay on track. By Fall 2026, all faculty advisors are expected to fully utilize Stellic. If you are a faculty advisor and are not yet using Stellic, believe me, this will simplify your life. Throughout this semester we are providing numerous opportunities for faculty advisors to familiarize yourselves with Stellic for notes, calendaring, and reporting. You and your students deserve this enhanced advising experience. Click here for details.
U-grades are due March 4 to the Registrar. Help us keep our 100% participation rate by turning in your grades so we can help any struggling students.
Introduction to University Life teaching applications are due April 15 to teach in the Fall. This is a very rewarding experience help our newest Horned Frogs acclimate to college life. All full-time faculty and staff may apply to teach. Click here to indicate your interest.
Finding Ourselves in Community workshops will be offered in May. Applications are due April 15. Workshops will be held May 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, and 22 for full-time faculty only. Faculty receive a stipend of $1,000 when completing the workshops and $1,000 after teaching your first FSC-designated course and submitting student artifacts. Click here for more information.