Academic Council Meeting
April 17, 2025
3:00 – 5:00 PM

0012 Westbrook Building (Divinity School)

  1. Welcome / Remarks from the Chair
     
  2. Approval of the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes
  1. Discussion of proposed revisions to Appendix F and other miscellaneous revisions to the Faculty Handbook (Cover Memo for Appendix F) (Appendix F for AC Review) (misc. Revision #1) (misc. Revision #2) (misc. Revision #3) (misc. Revision #4) (misc. Revision #5)
     
  2. Presentation regarding a proposed PhD in Religious Studies: Professor David Morgan (Proposal) (APC Resolution) (ECGF Resolution)
     
  3. Report from the Committee on Academic Freedom and Responsibility, Free Expression & Engagement: Professor Charlotte Sussman (Committee on Academic Freedom and Responsibility - Full Report with appendices April 11 2025)
     
  4. [EXECUTIVE SESSION] Discussion of APC Resolution regarding Duke Kunshan University accreditation (Supporting materials are available in Box for AC membership)
  1. [EXECUTIVE SESSION]: Honorary Degrees for Commencement 2026.  (Supporting materials are available in Box for AC membership)