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Office of the Provost

Faculty Senate

The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Faculty Senate is a legislative body of 25 faculty members elected to faithfully represent its interests, goals, and values (Bylaws VII.A).

As the chief academic policy-making body of the faculty, the purpose of the Senate is to assure faculty participation in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of select University policies and goals.

 

Clockwise:  Evan Kuehn, Parliamentarian; Kelly VanderBrug, Secretary; Mark Gavoor, President; Boaz Johnson, Vice-President

This includes:

  • Representing the faculty in the governance of the University;
  • Encouraging active faculty participation in the initiation, development, implementation and evaluation of University policies and procedures;
  • Discussing and recommending policies and procedures affecting the University as a whole;
  • Promoting the welfare of the faculty, students, and University;
  • Promoting academic excellence within the University community; and
  • Promoting open communication and collaboration (Bylaws VII.B).

The faculty initially approved the formation of the Senate in February 2008; a Senate Procedures Committee wrote the Faculty and Senate Bylaws between 2008 and 2010; and the Senate began its formal responsibilities in August 2010.

Faculty Senate and Committee Membership

Senate Meeting Documents (Agendas, Minutes, Reports)Â