Art Malloy Vice President for Student Affairs | University of North Dakota
Art Malloy Vice President for Student Affairs | University of North Dakota
Questions related to pay, health insurance, and safety were among the many issues addressed by the University of North Dakota (UND) administrators during a Zoom town hall meeting for faculty and staff held on April 22. An array of questions covering various concerns were submitted, and responses from different university officials were provided.
A notable question directed to Vice President Karla Stewart requested a "brief overview on how UND is faring in the legislative session." VP Scott Snyder was asked to update the federal funding landscape.
Provost Eric Link was questioned about updates on dean searches, while Chief Rodney Clark received inquiries regarding the recent reports of U.S. citizens encountering issues at borders, and whether additional precautions are advisable when traveling internationally. There were also concerns about notifications when ICE or Border Patrol are on campus.
Health insurance changes were also discussed during the session. Peggy Varberg faced questions regarding insurance plan adjustments, and whether health insurance will transition to a high or low deductible plan. Varberg also handled inquiries related to the Huron Study and its implications for salaries.
Updates on campus construction, the Huron Study, DEI services, and fall registration were provided by various administrators, including Associate Vice President Matthew Kibbon, Provost Link, and Janelle Kilgore. Varberg addressed the potential shift in working hours for summer and the status of salary raises over the next two years.
The town hall also touched on digital accessibility regulations under Title II of the ADA, international student support, the possible defunding of online students, employee feedback on health care legislation, and the need for a comprehensive staff meeting on salary survey outcomes.
In written responses address post-event queries, Donna Smith elaborated on digital accessibility compliance efforts, Karla Mongeon-Stewart confirmed accessibility to Second Avenue during construction, and Peggy Varberg shared plans for future training sessions about the Huron salary survey, among others.
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