Faculty Senate

Current Members

Representatives

Constitution

Faculty Senate Constitution

Charter

Date Originated:

May 2015 (Updated May 2019)

Committees Reporting to Faculty Senate:

Curriculum Committee, General Education Committee, Online Instruction Committee, Teaching and Learning Development Committee

Titles of Members/Term Limits:

The Senate will be composed of ten Senators, consisting of seven Full- Time Faculty, one from each of the following areas: Arts & Humanities, CTE, English & Languages, Mathematics, Nursing & Public Health, Physical & Biological Sciences and Social & Behavioral Sciences, and three Part-Time Faculty, with a goal of a minimum of one from each division. In the event that there are insufficient faculty nominations to fill all seats, the unfilled seat(s) shall remain vacant.

No term limits.

Chair/Co-chair/Officers:

There shall be three designated officers, a President, Vice-President, and Secretary.

Purpose:

To enhance organization, communication, and shared governance of the decisions affecting Academics and faculty, to coordinate activities and communication among Academic Affairs-sponsored committees, and to promote faculty representation within college-wide groups and committees.

Executive Leadership Council Sponsor:

Provost

Frequency of Meetings:

Meet at least monthly during the Academic year and convene during the summer as needed.

Communication/Information Dissemination Vehicle:

Action and/or discussion agenda items, when in compliance with college policy Dissemination: and procedures, may be requested from any current employee or student via an electronic submittal form or in-person at least two weeks prior to meetings. Recommendations and any dissenting opinions will be made available electronically to college employees.