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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Dear CALES/CES faculty,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Please find a summary notes from the faculty senate meeting held on
<b>Monday, November 4</b></span><b><sup><span style="font-size:6.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">t</span></sup></b><sup><span style="font-size:6.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">h,</span></sup><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">
from 3:00 to 5:00 pm via Zoom and in Old Main, Silver and Sage Room.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Zoom Recording of the meeting link:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://arizona.box.com/s/xypikopn45wdko3esv4r16bdiumw5y5s"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1155CC">https://arizona.box.com/s/xypikopn45wdko3esv4r16bdiumw5y5s</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Call to Order and Agenda Approval</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">The meeting opened with a call to remember J.D. Garcia, a former faculty chair.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">The agenda was unanimously approved.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">President Garimella’s Comments</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Expressed commitment to faculty governance and collaboration, drawing on his faculty background.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Highlighted his first month, focused on building relationships with faculty, staff, students, and community leaders,
emphasizing open and authentic communication.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Defined his vision for the university based on three pillars: student success, research excellence, and community
engagement.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Pledged ongoing alignment with Provost Marks and other university leaders, reinforcing a collaborative leadership
approach.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Approval of October 7 Minutes</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Previous meeting minutes were approved with no revisions noted.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Open Session (Faculty Speakers)</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Faculty senators discussed various issues but did not make any formal decisions. Including
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">CALES Senator Duarte Diaz</span> on misguided Spending Authority limits for Cooperative Extension.
<b><i>Please see the message Duarte shared below.</i></b></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Chair of the Faculty Report</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">
– Leila Hudson</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Emphasized the faculty’s role in supporting administrative transitions amid financial crises.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Advocated for continued shared governance as the university navigates financial constraints and aims to improve
internal communication.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Provost Ron Marx’s Report</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Provost Search</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">: Marx
confirmed that President Garimella plans to begin the search for a permanent provost soon, likely with an announcement next month. Marx emphasized Garimella's commitment to following through on this priority.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Budget Updates:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"> Marx
shared positive news about the university’s budget status. After pulling $110 million from last year’s deficit, the first quarter budget review indicates that all colleges are currently operating within their budgets despite slower hiring since the freeze
lifted. He noted a remaining deficit of about $50 million, down from $67 million, with plans for further fiscal tightening this year, hoping to stabilize fully by next year.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Preparedness for Election Outcomes</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">:
In anticipation of potential responses to upcoming election results, Marx mentioned that deans and vice provosts will remain available for two weeks post-election to manage any arising issues. A response team is set to meet daily if needed.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Dean Searches:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"> The search
process is underway for a new dean in Fine Arts, and Marx is working closely with the College of Law faculty as they prepare to begin a dean search following Mark Miller’s planned departure.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Provost Investment Fund</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">:
The fund was reinstated this year with a $1 million allocation, though requests totaled $13.5 million (87 applications). Marx will evaluate and fund high-priority projects with this amount, potentially adding more funds if feasible. Decisions to be made by
December</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Transparency in Financial Challenges</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">:
Responding to questions about budget transparency, Marx committed to discussing with John Arnold about sharing clearer financial updates, particularly following Ernst & Young’s insights into college revenue distribution.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Deficit Reduction Strategy</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">:
With a still-present budget shortfall, Marx suggested that deans may need to prepare for potential cuts up to 3%, although he noted efforts to pull funds centrally to avoid college-level cuts where possible. Adjustments are ongoing, reflecting a goal to avoid
across-the-board reductions.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Academic vs. Financial Decision-Making</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">:
Marx highlighted instances where budget reallocations were made to ensure sufficient course availability for students, reinforcing a priority on academic needs over purely financial concerns.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Old Business</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Draft Resolution on Speech Rights and Responsibilities</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">:
Faculty Chair Leila Hudson discussed the need for a balanced policy on speech that protects faculty rights while respecting campus inclusivity.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Department Head Queries on IT/HR Centralization</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">:
Senator Shufang Su raised concerns about the adverse impacts of centralizing IT and HR, highlighting staffing reductions and communication issues affecting faculty operations.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">New Business</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Department of Dermatology Proposal:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">
Dr. Clara Curiel presented a plan to establish a standalone Dermatology department, arguing it would better serve the community and align with similar programs. A formal proposal is forthcoming.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Multi-Year Appointments for Faculty:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">
Secretary Katie Zeiders advocated for multi-year contracts to support faculty job security, particularly for career-track faculty who seek stability within the Tucson community.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">General Education Priorities:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">
Senator Susan Miller-Cochran outlined goals for refining general education, focusing on measurable learning outcomes and streamlined coordination across departments.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Ad Hoc Gen Ed Committee:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">
Senator Mark Stegeman’s report highlighted challenges in general education, including advisor difficulties with course availability and mixed feedback on core courses. The committee plans to use a structured template to assess proposals, ensuring clarity and
alignment with university needs.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Campus Climate:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"> Committee
Chair Matthew Abraham presented preliminary findings on campus climate, discussing how systemic issues might be resolved by improving institutional support and communication structures.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Written reports were received from faculty and administrative committees without extensive discussion.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">The meeting adjourned promptly at 5:00 p.m.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Bobby, Duarte, & Melanie<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Message to the Senate Regarding Cooperative Extension (CALES/CES Senator Duarte Diaz); </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Today, I wanted to discuss an important issue for me and my colleagues in Cooperative Extension: Central Administration has imposed a spending authority on Cooperative Extension
funds, including capping expenditures on state-line funded programs. This is particularly alarming since it demonstrates the administration’s has some lack of understanding of the land grant mission in delivering critical programs across Arizona and their
lack of understanding in Cooperative Extension funding and allocation of state and federal monies. </span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Although extensions upper administration still believes that we will get the funds back (optimism that many of my colleagues and I don’t share), the reality is that statewide programs
are already being impacted in real ways across our state. This includes tribal extension programming being canceled or reduced, uncertainty in delivering 4H youth programming in the future, hiring freezes of extension staff and faculty, and canceling Agriculture
and Natural Resources producer workshops</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">As your Cooperative Extension Faculty Senator, I feel it’s my duty to alert you all to this situation. Our legislative mandate is to service our statewide community as part of our
land grant mission. Yet, CFO Arnold doesn’t seem to understand that withholding state dollars specifically allocated by legislators to our programs is not something he should do. This continued withholding of funds from Cooperative Extension is already having
profound consequences on our statewide programming. And given that cooperative extension funds generate a return on investment of $5 for every $1 state investment, the continued withholding of allocated state funding to our programs will also have profound
economic consequences. </span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">I urge CFO Arnold to reconsider this decision immediately and eliminate all expenditure controls for state-allocated Cooperative Extension funds.</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Neely Family Endowed Professor<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Roger & Nancy Huber Eminent Faculty Scholar<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Arid Lands Resource Sciences, Associated Faculty<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Faculty Senator, <a href="https://cales.arizona.edu/">
CALES</a><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">President-Elect, <a href="https://www.acteonline.org/">
Association for Career & Technical Education</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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The National Council for Agricultural Education</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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The Bart Cardon Academy for Teaching Excellence</a>, CALES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Food Systems Leadership Institute</a>, APLU<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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American Association for Agricultural Education</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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