About the Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate has the fundamental general responsibility to speak and act for the General Faculty on matters affecting the University as a whole.
The Faculty Senate has the particular responsibility to formulate proposals on matters affecting the welfare of the University and on university-wide academic policy. These constitute the primary advice of the Faculty to the Administration.
The Faculty Senate is the principal faculty advisory body to the President and the administration.
NEXT FACULTY SENATE MEETING: March 25, 2026
New and In Progress
March 4, 2026 FS Spillover Meeting – AP Items
Faculty Senate Agenda March 4, 2026
Agenda 3/4/26 University Standing Committee – Policy Management Group: Appendix 1(A); Appendix 1(B); Appendix 2(A) Draft; Appendix 2(B) Draft
Agenda 2/25/26 Senate Standing Committee – Academic Policies: Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C; Appendix D; Appendix E
Agenda 2/25/26 Senate Standing Committee – Faculty Handbook: Appendix A
Resolution Opposing the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education
Faculty Senate Meeting Schedule AY 2025-2026
August 27, 2025 | 3:00–4:30 PM | Zoom
September 17, 2025 | 3:00–4:30 PM | Zoom
October 15, 2025 | 3:00–4:30 PM | Zoom
November 12, 2025 | 3:00–4:30 PM | Zoom
December 3, 2025 | 3:00–4:30 PM | Zoom
January 28, 2026 | 3:00–4:30 PM | Zoom
Special Guest: Vice Rector Michael J. Meese
February 25, 2026 | 3:00–4:30 PM | Zoom
March 4, 2026 (Spillover) | 3:00-4:30 PM | Zoom
March 25, 2026 | 3:00–4:30 PM | Zoom
April 22, 2026 | 3:00–4:30 PM | Zoom
Special Guest: President Gregory Washington
General Faculty Meeting
March 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Location: Merten Hall, Room 1204
Special Guest: President Gregory Washington