Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Astrid Merget told faculty members in an e-mail sent Thursday afternoon the administration is accepting nominations for a “transition task force” to help address issues with the implementation of the University’s massive realignment plan, which would re-name and restructure nearly ever academic college and school on campus.
Merget said the team will be composed of 10 to 12 members, including faculty, staff and administrators – particularly those from the academic units most affected by the realignment.
“Our goal is to ensure as smooth a transition as possible into this new configuration of academic units,” Merget said in the e-mail.
Merget unveiled on Tuesday the University’s reorganization plan to faculty members, drawing harsh criticism about the formation of the plan. Many complained not enough faculty input was accepted.
Merget did not mention changing the realignment plan, which she said will help the University eliminate fragmentation, strengthen collaboration between colleges and help the University complete its Flagship Agenda.
The changes should go in effect July 1, Merget said on Tuesday.
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