Time and place. The meeting was conducted at 12 noon on Zoom.
Attendance. Fifteen members, and one staff.
Minutes. April 22 minutes approved.
President’s report.
- Ratification. We were informed that the Governance Committee of the Board of Trustees, acting on behalf of the Board of Trustees, voted to ratify the contract. We are seeking confirmation.
- Legalities.
- Course Releases. Some institutions are honoring course releases while others are not. USF is not.
- Arbitration. UF has reinstituted arbitration.
- Academic Freedom. UFF is formulating a policy to address attempts by Board of Governors to control the curriculum.
- Chapter Certification.
- SOI cards. The cards received have to be organized and counted.
- Certification Election. We will need to campaign for participation.
- Miscellany. Mentioned the upcoming Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting on June 3, consultation with Academic Affairs on June 5, and the Board of Trustees meeting on June 17. Now at deadline to register for the FEA Summer Academy.
Committee Reports.
- Membership. The Committee meets twice a month. There will be socials on the days of chapter meetings. We need a liaison in each department and we need promotional materials.
- Budget. We are solvent.
- Publicity. We are doing short videos.
- Contract Enforcement. Multiple grievances and lawsuits.
These minutes were respectfully submitted on 4 June 2026.