Committee Description/Mission
The Committee shall consider matters of policy relating to education that are of concern to more than one college, school, or division. In this area its functions shall be to provide advice and counsel on such matters as requested by the Faculty Senate (through its Executive Committee); formulate principles and objectives and find facts pertinent to such counsel; be alert to proposed changes in existing policies or promulgation of new policies; consider any appropriate matters on its own initiative or brought to its attention by any member of the Faculty; make its recommendations or otherwise express its opinion to the Faculty Senate.
The Educational Policy & Technology Committee also considers the following matters formerly delegated to the Admissions Policy, Student Financial Aid, and Enrollment Management Committee:
This Committee is also responsible for reviewing information regarding student aid provided by the University to attract qualified students. The review evaluates: the mix of aid allocated to the Schools and Colleges within the University; the mix of aid allocated between Undergraduate and Graduate students; the annual trend and peer comparison of the University's contribution relative to competing academic institutions; and the amount of aid allocated to attracting qualified minority students.
The Committee works jointly and collaboratively with the University Administration on the formulation, development, modification, or implementation of policies and procedures involving technology as it relates to the educational mission of the University.
The Committee conducts meetings, requests reports from responsible University officers, and obtains outside data to conduct the review. The periodic reviews provide the foundation upon which the Committee suggests a change in policy, procedures or goals.
More importantly, the Committee provides Student Aid recommendations to the University to enhance its overall reputation, commitment to academic excellence and continuing efforts to attract minority students. The Committee recognizes that student aid represents an important investment by the University that should generate an appropriate return of academic excellence.
2023-2024 Committee Charge
- Continue to consider the potential impact of generative AI on learning, teaching, and academic integrity. Building upon the initial university statement, consider whether additional polocies and training are needed to meet this challenge;
- Evaluate the current Title IX/EEO training module, for approval or suggestions for improvement; and
- Discuss graduate enrollment trends with the Vice Provost for Enrllment and Student Success and offer possible suggestions to bolster recruitment and retention of graduate students.
Meeting Summary
January 19, 2024
At the January meeting, the committee discussed the "Draft Resolution on Strategic Planning, Education, and Financial Aid," which addressed the issue of the MFA's finances and their implications for the university's educational mission. The debate covered the value and contributions of the MFA to the School of Medicine and allied health disciplines; the effect of its debt on strategic planning, financial aid and meeting full need, services supporting student success and increasing diversity. Members noted that, rather than blaming the MFA for financial losses, the resolution seeks a reporting system and transparency from the Board of Trustees. The resolution was passed by unanimous approval. Jason Torres (LAI Director of Strategic Digital Learning Initiatives) presented the "Report from Pilot Study on Student GAI Use," namely its findings based on responses from 336 GW students, including motivations for and challenges with using the tool. Jay Goff (Vice Provost for Enrollment and Student Success) provided an update on future enrollment planning, including the positive indicators that the Fall 2024 admission application cycles remain on track and graduate applications, both domestic and international, more than 10% ahead of this time last year. Christy Anthony (Director, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities) presented the "Draft Resolution based on Academic Integrity Panel Mitigation Report and EPT Survey"; after deliberations, the committee did not approve the resolution but will form an ad hoc subcommittee to revise and strengthen the resolution.
EPT Shared Governance Road Map (August 2023) (PDF)
Reports
2023-2024 Interim Report (PDF)
2021-2022 Interim Report (PDF)
2019-2020 Interim Report (PDF)
2023-2024 Committee Roster
- Sarah Wagner, Co-Chair (CCAS)*
- Irene Foster, Co-Chair (CCAS)
- Amita Vyas, Faculty Senate Executive Committee Liaison (GWSPH)*
- Suse Anderson (CCAS)
- Eyal Aviv (CCAS)
- Sameh Badie (SEAS)*
- Yordanos Baharu (LAI)**
- Cheryl Beil (Academic Planning & Assessment)**
- Scott Beveridge (GSEHD)
- Sue Bhati (SON)
- Matt Bochniak (LAW Staff)
- Jeffery Brand (Assoc. Provost for Undergraduate Affairs and Special Programs)
- Ben Bronner (GWSB)
- Thomas Choate (GWSB)
- Chante Clarkson (Office of Student Success)**
- Katie Cloud (Registrar)**
- Jamie Cohen-Cole (CCAS)
- Andre Culbreath (CCAS Staff)
- Crystal DeVoss Mahany (CPS)
- Brian Ensor (IT)**
- Michael Feuer (GSEHD Dean)**
- Tobe Frierson (Strategic Enrollment)**
- Rohini Ganjoo (SMHS)
- Jay Goff (Vice Provost, Enrollment)**
- Tobias Greiff (ESIA Assistant Dean)**
- Eric Grynaviski (CCAS)*
- Geneva Henry (Dean LAI, Vice Provost Libraries & IT)
- Cody House (CPS Staff)
- Dan Jaqua (CCAS)
- Jamie Jeune (ESIA Staff)
- Candice Johnson (SMHS Assoc. Dean)**
- Jared Johnson (IT)**
- Mountasser Kadrie (SMHS)
- Michael Kern (IT)**
- Shaista Khilji (GSEHD)
- Joyce Knestrick (SON)
- Kevin Knudsen (LAI)**
- Guy Lotrecchiano (SMHS)
- Brooke McDonough (LAW)
- Teresa Murphy (Sr. Vice Provost for Academic Affairs)**
- Scott Quinlan (GWSPH)
- David Rain (CCAS)*
- Rachel Riedner (CCAS)**
- Katrin Schultheiss (CCAS)*
- Mary Jean Schumann (SON)
- Lisa Schwartz (SMHS)
- Liam Searcy (GWSA)**
- Megan Siczek (CCAS)
- Andrew Smith (CCAS)
- Suresh Subramaniam (Assoc. Provost for Graduate Affairs)**
- Jane Hyatt Thorpe (GWSPH)
- Benjamin Toll (Undergraduate Admissions)**
- Jason Torres (LAI)**
- Shauntae Trammel (IT)**
- Misty Trunnell (LAI)**
- Margaret Ulfers (GWSPH)
- Kimberley Williams (Student Success)**
- Phil Wirtz (GWSB)*
- Jason Zara (SEAS)**
*Senate member
**Non-voting member
