The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. It is made up of 82 representatives elected by the general faculty, and divided into caucuses representing each of the seven colleges. The Faculty Senate has legislative responsibility for general academic and educational policy, serving to facilitate communication among faculty, students, and administration. It also cooperates with the administration in conflict resolution, and advises the administration on budgetary and other policy matters.

The Faculty Senate conducts its business through a system of five councils (Academic Affairs, Faculty Development and Administrative Relations, Faculty Governance, Judiciary and Appeals, and Resource Policies and Allocations) and their committees. The Executive Board of the Faculty Senate consists of the chairs of the five councils, the chairs of the seven college caucuses, and the officers. The Faculty Senate was established in 1988. Prior to that time, the General Faculty was the only mechanism for faculty participation in university governance, and meetings were poorly attended. A Faculty Council existed, but it was advisory and had no authority or responsibility.

 

2012-2013 Faculty Senate Meeting Schedule

All meetings are 3:30-5:00 p.m.
in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Tuesday,February 12, 2013

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

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Faculty Senate President Hendrich's Remarks to Board of Regents - April 25, 2013 regarding faculty compensation

 

President Hendrich's written report regarding faculty compensation - April 25, 2013

 

2012-2013 FS President's Annual Report