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The Chair CoP is a monthly leadership meeting designed to inform chairs and school directors about relevant university and system information that affects their faculty. It serves as a platform for chairs to express concerns and give feedback.
Objectives: Establish a direct communication line between OFA and our unit leaders. Ensure timely information sharing. Increased accessibility to the Office of Faculty Affairs. Enable chairs to voice concerns. Streamline university messaging to present one unified voice.
How it helps OFA: Raises awareness of what is happening on the front lines and the challenges you face related to university policies, procedures, and mandates. Provides OFA with stakeholder input on shaping institutional processes.
How it helps participants: Being more informed of timely university changes that impact your units. Provide more opportunities to share your opinions, your experiences, and strengthen peer mentoring.
Time and duration: 1 once a month (every month) for 1 hour
Format and Topics: In-person, ZOOM, topics (content), and requests will vary and be determined by OFA and stakeholders
AY 25-26 Meeting Dates
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Date |
Time / Location |
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Friday August 29, 2025 |
10:30-11:45 AM Edinburg Campus (In Person) EPAC B-1.121 |
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Friday October 3, 2025 |
9:00-10:00 AM Online through Zoom |
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Friday November 7, 2025 |
9:00-10:00 AM Online through Zoom |
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Friday December 5, 2025 |
9:00-10:00 AM Online through Zoom |
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Friday January 16, 2026 |
10:30-11:45 AM Brownsville Campus (In Person) Room TBD |
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Friday February 13, 2026 |
9:00-10:00 AM Online through Zoom |
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Friday March 13, 2026 |
9:00-10:00 AM Online through Zoom |
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Friday April 10, 2026 |
9:00-10:00 AM Online through Zoom |
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Friday May 8, 2026 |
9:00-10:00 AM Online through Zoom |