Provost Communication, Monday, September 8, 2025

WASC Report Submitted!!!

Thanks to the leadership of Mark Wicklund, Director of Assessment and Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO), and the contributions of so many of you, Cal Poly Humboldt successfully submitted our reaffirmation report to WASC last week. You can view the report here. A special thanks to Kristen Stegeman-Gould for making the report look incredible. Next up is our off-site review, which is scheduled for November 2025. If you would like information about the reaffirmation timeline, you can visit the website here. Yay team!

Fall 2025 ITS Project Submission Cycle Launches TODAY!

The Fall 2025 ITS Project Submission window is open from September 8-19, 2026. Proposals that advance student success, align with polytechnic initiatives, meet Chancellor’s Office or legal mandates, or improve operational efficiency carry greater weight in the prioritization process.. New this year, the Project Management Office (PMO) is offering a variety of resources and drop-in sessions to help you prepare for submission. Here is the 2025 Project Submission and Prioritization Cycle information. 

Learning Center Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

The Learning Center supports student success by fostering deep, lasting learning through active engagement, evidence-based strategies, and peer-to-peer collaboration. As generative AI becomes more integrated into education and the workplace, the Center views it as a tool to augment, not replace, human learning. Their goal is to help students and peer educators build AI literacy, enabling them to think critically about AI use, make ethical decisions, and navigate diverse course policies.

The center's AI policy includes the following topics:

• Verification of Course AI Policy

• AI Literacy Education

• Transparency and Consent

• Privacy and Security

The Learning Center is committed to preparing Humboldt students to use AI responsibly, ethically, and effectively, while keeping student learning, critical thinking, and academic integrity at the core. Please let them know if you have questions or feedback about the policy and services. Here is a link to their contact information. To read the full AI statement and policy, visit the policies webpage. 

University Study Abroad Consortium (USAC) Visiting Professor Program Information Session: Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 10 am in the Library Fishbowl, the Study Abroad Office is offering an information session for faculty interested in teaching abroad this summer.  A representative from the USAC will be on campus to discuss their Visiting Professor program and to answer any questions you may have. Please see the attached flyer for more information, or go to:  USAC Visiting Professor Program Application

GEAR Program Review Complete, with Recommendations

It's the document you've all been waiting for! The GEAR committee would like to thank the campus community for their input and contributions to the GEAR program self-study. The final document now includes a conclusion with recommendations (section 7). Questions? Contact the GEAR committee chair, Sara Hart, at Sara.Hart@humboldt.edu.

Finally, I would like to do a special shout-out to Lauren Lynch, my executive assistant and all-around stellar human. She will be leaving Cal Poly Humboldt at the end of the month to pursue an amazing new opportunity out of the area. Lauren has served Cal Poly Humboldt for more than 10 years and has done so with incredible dedication, wisdom, grace, and kindness. She will be missed. There will be several opportunities to celebrate Lauren, including at our Academic Affairs Welcome Back and Promoted Faculty Celebration on September 18, 2025. Another great reason to come out and join us!

Have a great Monday.

Sincerely,

Jenn Capps