Academic Council Meeting
January 18, 2024
3:30 – 5:00 PM
0012 Westbrook Building (Divinity School)
1. Welcome / Remarks from the Chair
2. Approval of the November 16 and November 30, 2023 meeting minutes
3. A presentation on Duke finances from Executive Vice President Daniel Ennis and Vice President for Finance Rachel Satterfield
4. An update on the Office of the University Ombuds: Jessica Kuchta-Miller
5. An update (and possible vote) pertaining to the External Review Process for units and departments as related to the November 30 Academic Council meeting discussion: Vice Provost Ed Balleisen (Proposed Template for External Reviews Dec 2023)
6. [EXECUTIVE SESSION] Additional Honorary Degree proposed for Commencement 2024: Informational item with vote taken at the February 15th meeting