April 10, 2026

Agenda

If you are a voting member of the faculty, please bring a laptop or smartphone with you to the meeting. Please log into pollev.com/cojmcunl645 before the meeting begins. 

  1. Review of March 13 Minutes
  2. Review of April 3 Minutes
  3. Kudos
    1. Nominator: Vannessa Killen
      1. Vannessa nominated Sara Troupe: Sara has been going above and beyond this priority registration season. She covered for me when I was out sick and has taken on advising duties in addition to her academic navigator work. As we head into the busiest days of priority, I am so incredibly grateful for her going above and beyond to help us out!
    2. Nominee: Rachel Nozicka
      1. Rachel was nominated by Kait Van Loon: Rachel met with over 100 students this week during priority registration walk-in hours. She’s so steady and organized, especially when things feel chaotic, and she meets every challenge with a focused and open mind. Any time I feel overwhelmed, I look to her as an example of how to be present, and I’m so grateful for her calming presence!
  4. Dean's Report
    1. Committee Notes
      1. Executive Committee
        1. Memorandum of Absence and Calendars Updated
        2. Hiring Update
        3. CoJMC Faculty and Staff Award Nominations
        4. Committee Preferences Form for 2026-2027
        5. Major Chairs for 2026-2027
      2. CoJMC / CAS Integration Process Update
      3. A Bold Path Forward: Strategic Framework Process
  5. AD Academic Programs Report
    1. AI Taskforce Update 
    2. Course Components 
    3. Adjunct Faculty Connections 
    4. Title II/ Accessibility - April 24 Deadline 
      1. Committee Notes
        1. Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
          1. VOTE: Approve revisions to the Journalism major requirements to mandate completion of JOUR 302 for all journalism majors. 
          2.  VOTE: Approve revisions to the Journalism major requirements to mandate completion of JOUR 303 for all journalism majors. 
          3. VOTE: Require students to complete one course from the following options: JOUR 304, JOUR 306, BRDC 372, or BRDC 374.
        2. Graduate Curriculum Committee
          1. Graduate Assistantships 
          2. Chancellor’s Fellowship 
  6. AD Faculty Affairs Report
    1. Events: 
      1. Apr. 15, Seline lecture + "AI as your co-worker" panel  
      2. May 4: Give feedback on "Our Bold Path Forward" by May 4; virtual roundtable Apr. 20
      3. May 4: Register for the upcoming Research Convening Workshop for all UNL faculty on May 4
    2. Apr. 24: Remember to get your classes updated by Apr. 24 to comply with Title II 
    3. Funding opportunities: Sign up for PIVOT , a funding opportunities database 
    4. Complete TOPS evaluations
    5. EM 46 updates, Conflict of Interest updates 
    6. Nominate people for CoJMC Faculty & Staff Excellence awards! 
      1. Committee Notes
        1. Community, Culture and Belonging
        2. Research and Awards
  7. Committee Plans & Reports
    1. Scholarships & Student Success Committee
    2. Student Competitions Committee
    3. Technology & Infrastructure Committee
    4. Advertising and Public Relations Major
    5. Broadcasting Major
    6. Journalism Major
    7. Sports Media & Communications Major
    8. Staff Council
  8. Upcoming Events & Deadlines
    1. April 8-10 - Alumni Masters Week w/ Tia Newcomer
    2. April 15 - Seline Lecture w/ Paula Lavigne, Meier Studio
    3. April 15 - AI as Your Co-Worker Panel, Meier Studio
    4. April 17-18 - Nebraska Press Association Conference
    5. April 20 - Our Bold Path Forward Virtual Roundtable
    6. April 23 - BRDC Retirement Party
    7. April 25 - Nebraska Press Women Journalists Convention
    8. April 28 - UNL Promotion and Tenure Celebration 

Faculty & Staff Resources