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Faculty Senate Committees

Senate Committee on Faculty and the Administration

The Senate Committee on Administration deals with matters relating to the faculty's interface with University administration. For example, our work includes the policies and procedures relating to the University's structure, the conditions of faculty employment (such as personnel benefits), and information.

Dr. Cindy Christian
Chair, Senate Committee on Faculty and the Administration
Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Senate Committee on Faculty and the Academic Mission

The Committee on the Faculty deals with the University's policies and procedures concerning the academic mission, including the structure of the academic staff, the tenure system, faculty appointments and promotions, faculty research, and faculty governance.

TBA
Chair, Senate Committee on Faculty and the Academic Mission

Senate Committee on Faculty Development, Diversity, and Equity

The Committee on Faculty Development, Diversity, and Equity identifies and promotes best practices for faculty development, mentoring, and work environment, with an overall goal of facilitating faculty success at all career levels. For example, the committee evaluates and advocates processes for recruitment, promotion and retention that are designed to promote diversity, equity and work/life balance for the faculty.

Dr. Lois Evans
Chair, Senate Committee on Faculty Development, Diversity, and Equity
Professor of Nursing

Senate Committee on Students and Educational Policy

The Committee on Students and Educational Policy deals with the University's policies and procedures on the admission and instruction of students, including academic integrity, admissions policies and administration, evaluation of teaching, examinations and grading, student records, disciplinary systems, and the campus environment.

Dr. Paul Sniegowski
Chair, Senate Committee on Students and Educational Policy
Associate Professor of Biology