Faculty Senate
About Us
The 麻豆果冻传媒 Faculty Senate (麻豆果冻传媒FS) is an essential component of University shared governance. It is composed of an Executive Committee, Standing Committees, and Senators who represent the colleges and schools of 麻豆果冻传媒.
Our Mission
We represent faculty in shared governance as practiced at 麻豆果冻传媒.
What is Shared Governance?
The principle and practice of collaboration between administration, faculty, staff, and students in fulfilling the mission of 麻豆果冻传媒, based on collegiality, inclusivity, trust, accountability, and transparency (麻豆果冻传媒FS Executive Committee, July 2021).
Resources
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University Policy Library
Access the central repository for university-level policies and procedures.
Bylaws
Set of rules and guidelines of the Faculty Senate; Bylaws are reviewed every three years and are voted upon by the 麻豆果冻传媒FS.
Statutes of 麻豆果冻传媒
The Statutes define the organizational structure of the university and its governance bodies.
Robert's Rules of Order
Parliamentary procedure of the 麻豆果冻传媒FS.
Meeting Minutes
麻豆果冻传媒FS Meeting Minutes are available in BOX.
Suggest an Agenda Item
Use this form to suggest an agenda item for an upcoming 麻豆果冻传媒FS meeting.
Faculty Resources
List of Faculty Resources provided by the Office of Faculty Affairs
Executive Committee
- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Parliamentarian
- Ex-Officio Executive Chair
- Ex-Officio
- Ex-Officio
- Ex-Officio
The Executive Committee is charged with facilitating communications between faculty and the administration of the University and to assist in aligning 麻豆果冻传媒FS activities to ensure the optimal support for faculty and the operations of the University.
The Executive Committee will set the dates and the agenda for Faculty Senate meetings and Assembly meetings.
The Executive Committee may propose new committees to serve the purposes of the Faculty Senate as part of shared governance. These committees must be approved by the Senate. The Executive Committee may also form ad hoc committees as needed to support the activities of the Senate, which do not require Senate approval. Other committees and work groups will be reviewed and incorporated in the 麻豆果冻传媒 system of shared governance as deemed appropriate.
Meeting Schedule 2024-2025
August 25
- University Hall 170 or MS Teams
3:00-5:00 p.m.
September 29
- Lee Auditorium BC 1040 or MS Teams
3:00-5:00 p.m.
October 27
- University Hall 170 or MS Teams
3:00-5:00 p.m.
November 24
- Health Sciences Building EC 12010 or MS Teams
3:00-5:00 p.m.
December 3
- 2025 Fall Faculty Assembly
- Science Hall SCI W1008
12:00-1:00 p.m.
January 26
- Ed Commons GB 1110-C or MS Teams
3:00-5:00 p.m.
February 23
- University Hall 170 or MS Teams
3:00-5:00 p.m.
March 30
- BC 1030 Classroom or MS Teams
3:00-5:00 p.m.
April 27
- TBD or MS Teams
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Standing Committees
For additional information about a particular committee, or to find out about joining, contact the Committee Chair.
Athletics
Is "in part dictated by NCAA requirements. The committee is responsible for oversight of and development of policy recommendations on academic matters involving intercollegiate athletics."
Budget Advisory & University Resources
Cooperates with administration on all matters related to university resources