Faculty Senate

  • Senate Calendar 2025-2026

    Faculty Senate meets on Fridays three times per quarter and as needed for special sessions. Structured meeting times are 11:30–1:00, with 11:00–11:30 reserved for meet-and-greet opportunities.

    Fall Meeting Dates

    • September 12, Gregg Kvistad Room, 290 Anderson Academic Commons
    • October 10, Renaissance Room, 3rd Floor, Mary Reed
    • November 14, Gregg Kvistad Room, 290 Anderson Academic Commons

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    Winter Meeting Dates

    • January 9, Gregg Kvistad Room, 290 Anderson Academic Commons
    • February 13, Gregg Kvistad Room, 290 Anderson Academic Commons
    • March 13, Gregg Kvistad Room, 290 Anderson Academic Commons

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    Spring Meeting Dates

    • April 10, Gregg Kvistad Room, 290 Anderson Academic Commons
    • May 8, Gregg Kvistad Room, 290 Anderson Academic Commons
    • June 5, Gregg Kvistad Room, 290 Anderson Academic Commons
  • The Faculty Forum and Senate Minutes

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    is the Â鶹Çø Faculty Senate's newsletter. Edited by the Communications Officer and the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, this newsletter provides updates and information about our faculty's activities and governance. It is published approximately two weeks after each monthly Faculty Senate meeting, ensuring timely and relevant content. The Faculty Forum is a platform for faculty members to stay informed about decisions, discussions, and developments within our academic community. We invite you to read and engage with the newsletter to stay connected with our collective efforts.

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  • Faculty Senate Meeting Agendas

    Agenda: Senate Meeting 9/12/25

    • 1. Coffee, chat with colleagues, informal opportunity to learn about committees (11-11:30)
    • 2. Welcome, overview of hopes and goals for the year (Sarah) (11:30-11:45)
      • a. Engagement of full faculty
        • i. Nominations to committees
        • ii. Shaping senate priorities
        • iii. Sharing perspectives
      • b. Learning Sessions
      • c. Mutual Respect
      • d. Community Participation & Closed Session
    • 3. Announcements integrated from campus partners (11:45-11:55)
    • 4. Remarks by Provost Elizabeth Loboa (11:55-12:10)
    • 5. Meet FSEC members, committee descriptions, open roles (12:10-12:25)
    • 6. Senate 101 review (Ronnie) (12:25-12:35)
    • 7. Communications update (Mohammed) (12:35-12:40)
    • 8. Open Conversation Regarding Priorities for Senate for the Year (12:40-1:10)
    • 9. Call for Closed Session (1:10)
    • 10. Closed Session (1:15-1:30) Discussion of Priorities for AY25-26

The Faculty Senate is the primary body through which faculty participate in the shared governance of the Â鶹Çø.

The Senate is composed of approximately 90 members elected to represent the University's academic units.

Much of the Senate's work is accomplished through its five Standing Committees:

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    Academic Planning Committee (APC)

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    Financial Planning Committee (FPC)

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    Nominations, Credentials & Rules (NCR)

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    Personnel Committee

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    Student Relations Committee (SRC)

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The Faculty Senate Executive Committee (FSEC) includes the Chairs of the five Standing Committees, the President, the President-Elect, the Secretary, and several at-large members. Questions and concerns may be addressed through elected departmental or divisional Senators, or may be addressed to the Senate President at sarah.watamura@du.edu.

Learn more about Faculty Senate: Senate 101

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Faculty Senate President