Publication Date

1-8-2026

Document Type

Agendas and Minutes

Abstract

The Academic Council met on January 8, 2026, under the leadership of Provost Dr. Kimberly McCorkle to conduct routine business and receive several informational updates. The meeting featured presentations on two major topics: a proposal to rename the Department of Exercise Science to Exercise and Sport Science to more accurately reflect its academic programs in sport performance and strength and conditioning, and an overview of the newly established Center for Community Engagement, which formalizes the university’s long-standing commitment to outreach, collaborative partnerships, and Carnegie Community Engagement classification efforts. Additional updates included spring 2026 enrollment monitoring, with attention to payment deadlines and expanded student outreach, ongoing discussions regarding financial aid limits for professional programs, upcoming digital accessibility requirements and training opportunities, and reminders about curriculum revision deadlines tied to the April 1 catalog publication. The council also received updates on academic program reviews underway at THEC. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.*

*This abstract was generated with AI assistance using Microsoft 365 Copilot and has been checked and deemed reliable. 

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