Academic Council Meeting
November 30, 2023
3:30 – 5:00 PM
0012 Westbrook Building (Divinity School)

1) Welcome / Remarks from the Chair

2) Approval of the November 16 meeting minutes will take place in January as the Thanksgiving holiday did not allow sufficient time for transcription

3) VOTE: Executive Master of Public Affairs (E-MPA) degree from the Sanford School of Public Policy (To review or request the materials that were presented please contact acouncil@duke.edu)

4) A discussion with Jenny Lodge, Vice President for Research & Innovation

5) A brief overview of changes to the external review process for departments and programs (To review or request the materials that were presented please contact acouncil@duke.edu)

6) EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Update on Appendix L (formerly Z) of the Faculty Handbook (Policy on Consensual, Romantic, or Sexual Relationships Between Faculty and Students)