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The University of Kentucky university senate will consider a vote of no confidence in President Eli Capilouto Monday. Here’s what that means, and how votes have played out at other universities.

The UK university senate voted no confidence in President Eli Capilouto after two months of disagreements about the role of the senate and shared governance.

LEXINGTON — The University of Kentucky’s University Senate has approved a resolution of no confidence against President Eli Capilouto in response to his proposal to strip faculty of power over academic decisions at the university. The vote, which was 58-24 with 11 abstaining, was taken during a Monday afternoon meeting of the University Senate. The […] The post University of Kentucky Senate votes no confidence in president over governance changes appeared first on Kentucky L...

The Columbia University chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) demanded a no confidence vote Thursday against school President Minouche Shafik in response to ongoing controversy over the campus’s recent student protests. “A vote of no confidence in the President and her administration is the only way to begin rebuilding our shattered community…

The vote comes after months of disagreements over the role of the senate, and a vote from the board of trustees last week that will restructure the university’s governance.

The sentate voted on Friday as protests over the Israel-Gaza war continued on campuses across the country

The Columbia University Senate approved a resolution condemning the President's actions, further questioning the institution's leadership.

LEXINGTON — The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees voted Friday in favor of changing how the institution is governed, paving the way for faculty to lose decision-making power over academic decisions. The 19-1 vote in favor of a proposal from President Eli Capilouto means Kentucky’s flagship university will transition its University Senate — a […] The post University of Kentucky board of trustees votes to change governance model appeared first on Kentucky Lantern...

LEXINGTON — The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees is likely to take another step Friday that would change the course of who has the final say over academic programs at the university. President Eli Capilouto is proposing updates to the university’s shared governance model, arguing they would streamline decision-making processes over academic programs. The […] The post UK board considers changes to university’s shared governance model appeared first on Kentucky ...

President Aondover Tarhule announced a focused search for a vice president of academic affairs and provost, with Dr. Ani Yazedjian nominated for the role.