Faculty Senate 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.
