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Faculty Senate Executive Committee Agenda February 17, 2026
No full text3:00 Call to Order Approval of Minutes January 20, 2026 3:05 Provost Search 3:20 University Business 3:35 Faculty Senate Business 3:50 Report Faculty Development and Educational Leadership Parking and Transportation 4:00 Information EPC Report - February 5, 2026 4:10 Old Business 4:15 New Business Special Faculty Forum Adjourn: 4:30 p
On Signifiable Computability: Part III: A Note on Unnameable Functions on Natural Numbers
No full textA writing system on an alphabet is a tuple (ℜ,), where ℜ is a finite set of text formation rules and is a finite rule application mechanism that generates texts on . A natural writing system forms natural language texts on an alphabet such as Sanskrit on Devanagari. An artificial writing system generates formal language texts on an alphabet such as Lisp on Unicode. Let ℕ ={0,1,2,…} be the set of natural numbers. A function on natural numbers :ℕ ↦ ℕ, 0 \u3c ∈ ℕ, is nameable by a writing system on an alphabet if, and only if, the system can generate a text on the alphabet that names f and no other function. We show that there exist functions on natural numbers unnameable in principle in that they cannot be named by any writing system on any alphabet. Our results imply the following computability-theoretic hierarchy of functions on natural numbers: computable ⊊ partially computable ⊊ nameable ⊊ , where is the set of functions on ℕ
An Autohistoria-Teoría of a Pasifika Neptantlera
No full textThis study was an autohistoria-teoría, a type of autoethnography, where I focused on my writing process as a Pasifika researcher creating a middle- grade fiction. As the researcher, my questions delved into how I engage in writing for a majority-culture dominated publication house in a Western-world writing genre while maintaining the cultural significance of the ancient Pasifika mythologies I reproduced and recontextualized in the novel. The research site was my writing process, and the data gathered came from the variety of ways I navigated cultural stimuli specific to writing the novel. The outcome engaged with the specific way Pasifika (and particularly Tongan American) diaspora engages with constructing cultural ties between abstract spaces like different national and generational identities.
The implications approach theoretical, methodological, and empirical. Theoretical advancements in Pasifika theory including the vahanoa and ’ofa-ki-he-vahanoa theories. Methodological contributions include adjustments in the use of creative writing and personification to characterize elements of identity, and a model to the responsibility researchers and readers must take as they create, consume, and proliferate research centering Pasifika and other communities. Empirical contributions include a caution for classroom teachers as they engage with the complex nature of cultural identity for diasporic learners
Development of a Novel Method for Simultaneously Testing Multiple Specimens to Evaluate Tension-Tension Fatigue Life
No full textThe aim of this study is to develop a novel method for rapidly evaluating the tension–tension fatigue life of metals. Fatigue failure, which occurs when materials gradually weaken and fracture under repeated loading, is a critical concern in designing safe and reliable structures such as airplanes, cars, and bridges. Traditional fatigue testing methods are slow, costly, and typically limited to one specimen at a time. To address this, a high-throughput testing method was developed that allows multiple small-scale specimens to be tested simultaneously while following international testing standards. Using stainless steel sub-sized specimens scaled at 1:5 relative to the ASTM E8 standard, an innovative four-specimen series assembly was designed to create different stress levels under a single applied load. Three multi-specimen, load-controlled fatigue testing strategies were introduced, and 57 specimens were tested individually and in assemblies. Digital Image Correlation (DIC) was used to monitor the strain response of each specimen in real time. The results show that this method can reduce testing time by up to 75% and material usage by 80%, while maintaining accuracy and reliability comparable to conventional single-specimen testing
The Effect of a Preclinical Disability Elective on Medical Student Awareness, Attitudes, and Clinical Competency
No full textOpportunities for education on disability are sparse in many medical school curricula, leaving students ill-prepared to address the needs of patients with disabilities in their future careers. The purpose of our study was to design and implement a novel elective course on disability for medical students and evaluate the effect of the course on student awareness, attitudes, and clinical skills. Medical students were surveyed to assess interest in a new disability elective and to understand in what areas they felt their knowledge and skills were most lacking. With support from our University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disability, we utilized student-garnered data, as well as the Core Competencies developed by the Alliance for Disability in Health Care Education, to develop a 10-week disability elective. Session topics included social vs. medical models of disability, disability ethics, clinical communication skills, and engagement with people with real disabilities in mock patient encounters. We conducted pre- and post-elective surveys assessing students’ self-reported knowledge and perceived competence in specific aspects of providing care to patients with disabilities. Data was gathered from two elective iterations (2022 and 2023), with a total of 16 students who completed the course. Across both iterations, there were significant improvements in scores between pre- and post-elective surveys, with participants demonstrating greater knowledge, more positive attitudes, and improved clinical skills at posttest. For scenario-based survey questions, students at pretest indicated significantly less comfort with providing care to patients with disabilities than those without disabilities; at posttest, students indicated equal comfort with providing care to patients with and without disabilities. The first two offerings of this novel elective curriculum found a significant positive effect on medical students’ self-reported knowledge, attitudes, and clinical competency concerning patients with disabilities. Further studies are needed to assess whether such effects are observed in future cohorts, and if they are persistent in students’ clinical careers
Menopause 101
No full textThis fact sheet provides women with basic information about perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, along with helpful tips and resources to better prepare for or manage these phases of life
Faculty Senate Agenda January 5, 2026
No full text3:00 Call To Order Approval of Minutes December 1, 2025 Approval of Amended Minutes November 3, 2025 3:05 University Business 3:20 Faculty Senate Business 3:35 Reports Council on Teacher Education Scholarship Annual Report University Studies Report 3:50 Old Business 3:55 New Business Commencement 4:00 Information EPC Report - December 4, 2025 Adjourn: 4:30 p
Creating Sustainable School and Home Gardens: Misconceptions About Bees
No full textBees are fascinating creatures that play a crucial role in pollination and ecosystem health. However, misconceptions about bees are widespread. Understanding the facts about bees helps us appreciate their significance and take appropriate action to protect them. This fact sheet dispels common myths about bees and explains the facts behind the misconceptions
Optimal Drought Management Actions for Cattle Operations on Navajo Nation
No full textIn this fact sheet, we examine the drought management options available to cattle operations on the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American reservation in the U.S. Specifically, we discuss the results of a study evaluating the economic outcomes of two common drought response strategies: herd reduction and supplemental hay purchases. We also provide recommendations for ranchers on optimal strategies, i.e., those that maximize profits, for two rancher types, differentiated by their willingness to accept (risk-neutral) or avoid risk (risk-averse)
Can I Freeze-Dry That? A Practical Guide to Safe and Effective Freeze-Drying
No full textFreeze-drying can preserve most everyday foods, but not all foods work well. Whether you are preparing for a long trip or are interested in long-term storage, it is important to know which food can be freeze-dried safely and which ones should not be attempted. This knowledge helps ensure food safety, quality, and success. This fact sheet provides information on how freeze-drying works, the risks involved, and which foods can be more challenging to freeze-dry