11/11/2026
By Kerry Patenaude
Faculty Senate Call for Comment #10
A proposal to update the university-level Athletic Academic Policy was presented to Faculty Senate for initial discussion on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
Overview of the Policy Proposal
This proposal requests an update to the language in the Athletic Academic Policy to allow student-athletes to make up missed assignments and exams when missing class due to intercollegiate competition.
Proposal to Update the Athletic Academic Policy
Invitation for Open Comment
The Faculty Senate voted on Nov. 2, 2026, to move the proposal into the two-month review cycle for university-level policies. During this time, we invite the UML community to review the proposal and provide comment at the upcoming meetings listed below, which are open to the public. You are also welcome to send comments or questions by email to faculty_senate@uml.edu.
- Start date: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
- End date: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2027
To view the full proposal and supporting documents, and read the comments, please log in to Curriculog, our campus curriculum management system. All faculty, administrators and staff can access Curriculog with their email credentials. If you need assistance, email curriculog@uml.edu.
The proposal will be on the following committee and Senate agendas:
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UPC Meeting
- Date: Monday, Dec. 14, 2026
- Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
- Location: Alumni Hall, Room 102
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GPAC Meeting
- Date: Monday, Dec. 21, 2026
- Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
- Location: Alumni Hall, Room 102
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Faculty Senate 2026-2027 Meeting #5
- Date: Monday, Feb. 1, 2027
- Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
- Location: Meehan Student Center, Room 260
The Faculty Senate is committed to transparent governance and effective communication, and we hope this invitation for comment from the campus community will help us meet those goals. Thank you for your attention to this proposed policy change.
- Kevin Petersen, Faculty Senate President
- Kerry Patenaude, Associate Director of Faculty Senate Operations and Curriculum Management