Faculty Senate addresses ICE, weather, artificial intelligence concerns – The Shield
Faculty Senate addresses ICE, weather, artificial intelligence concerns – The Shield
Publish Date: 2026-02-12 16:31:00
Source Domain: usishield.com
- The Faculty Senate met on February 6, 2026, to approve the previous meeting’s minutes and administrative reports.
- President Bridges highlighted recent meetings with education officials from the Medical Academy and local school superintendents, and addressed issues arising from a recent snowstorm.
- Provost Shelly Blunt discussed the university’s inclement weather policy and proposed revising it to include virtual learning options for in-person classes during extreme weather.
- There was discussion regarding the use of artificial intelligence for transcribing lectures with Disability Resources, clarifying rights and responsibilities around AI transcription.
- Blunt announced plans to host “The Wall That Heals” Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica in October and outlined the relocation of Archie’s Closet to a more accessible location.
- The Faculty Senate is focused on improving student retention through academic planning changes and a new alert system for students with low GPAs.
- LaGrange provided updates on state legislation affecting the university and the implications of immigration enforcement policies, including the question of ICE warrants on campus.
- Faculty and students’ rights during possible ICE visits were discussed, with recommendations for compliance and supportive measures for the community.
- The meeting concluded with a notice of the next Faculty Senate meeting on February 27 and information on meeting attendance.
