Law Prof. Andy Block — who was not present but submitted a statement to be read aloud — and Law Prof. Rich Hines each gave statements for the Chair-elect position, which will begin this summer and transition into the Senate Chair position in 2027.
The full Board of Visitors will convene Thursday to vote on tuition and fees for the 2026-27 academic year, hear an update on research at the University and discuss the University’s risk management programs.
The Faculty Senate’s Executive Council met Friday to hear updates from University President Scott Beardsley on his future strategic planning for the University, which will aim to build upon former University President Jim Ryan’s 2030 Plan.
For Marjorie Leedy Green, The Cavalier Daily’s first female editor-in-chief, the central focus of her year in the role and her time at the University was not women’s newfound presence in the spaces of higher education and leadership roles within the University.
Senators heard from Jim Lambert, faculty representative to the Board of Visitors, who discussed the Board’s one-day meeting March 5.
During an open forum discussion period at the meeting, Senate leadership discussed a potential resolution brought forth by Senate members, which would call for the Board to rescind its March 2025 resolution to dissolve the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
The decision to cancel classes comes as much of the East Coast is under severe weather alerts Monday, with wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour expected.
Ten newly-appointed members and the remaining seven selected Carlos Brown as rector Feb. 20.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee oversees maintenance and construction of University buildings and is responsible for matters related to the University’s land use.
The Faculty Senate met Friday to discuss Americans with Disabilities Act compliance requirements, Senate priorities for the academic year and youth protection requirements for faculty.
