Faculty Affairs and Governance

The Faculty Senate is primarily responsible for overseeing academic policies and standards within the university, including curriculum development, grading policies, and academic integrity.

Faculty members are primarily responsible for teaching and research, while staff members are responsible for administrative and support tasks. Faculty members typically have a doctorate degree, while staff members may not. Faculty members are typically paid more than staff members.

The Provost is typically the chief academic officer of a university and is responsible for overseeing academic affairs and curriculum development.

The Faculty Handbook typically outlines the rights and responsibilities of faculty members, provides information about university policies and procedures, and serves as a guide for faculty members in their teaching and research.

The Department Chair is typically responsible for overseeing the academic and administrative operations of a department, representing the department to the university administration, and hiring and firing faculty members in the department.

The Faculty Grievance Procedure typically provides a mechanism for faculty members to address complaints or concerns, ensures that faculty members are treated fairly and equitably, and protects the academic freedom of faculty members.

The Faculty Union typically represents the interests of faculty members in collective bargaining negotiations, advocates for improved working conditions and benefits for faculty members, and provides professional development opportunities for faculty members.

The Faculty Development Program typically provides faculty members with opportunities to improve their teaching skills, helps faculty members develop their research skills, and supports faculty members in their professional development.

The Faculty Mentor typically provides guidance and support to new faculty members, helps new faculty members adjust to the university environment, and provides feedback on new faculty members' teaching and research.

The Faculty Research Grant typically provides funding for faculty members to conduct research, supports faculty members in their research activities, and helps faculty members disseminate their research findings.

The Faculty Advisory Committee typically provides advice to the university administration on academic matters, represents the interests of faculty members in university decision-making, and reviews and approves proposed changes to academic policies and procedures.

The Faculty Retreat typically provides faculty members with an opportunity to engage in professional development activities, fosters collaboration and networking among faculty members, and discusses and addresses issues related to teaching and research.

The Faculty Ombudsperson typically provides confidential advice and support to faculty members, investigates complaints and concerns raised by faculty members, and mediates disputes between faculty members and the university administration.

The Faculty Recognition Program typically recognizes and rewards faculty members for their outstanding achievements, promotes excellence in teaching, research, and service, and encourages faculty members to continue their professional development.

The Faculty Senate typically provides a forum for faculty to discuss and make recommendations on academic policies and procedures, represents the interests of faculty in university decision-making, and reviews and approves proposed changes to academic programs and curricula.