FACULTY SENATE

The Faculty Senate is an integral part of the academic governance of the University. It is essential in steering the University by initiating, reviewing, evaluating and recommending policy. It serves as the faculty's voice in making decisions and policies on academic matters ranging from admission standards to the requirements for the awarding of degrees. More specifically, the Faculty Senate expresses the faculty's will on matters of curriculum policy and curricular structure; degree requirements; policies regarding the recruitment, admission, and retention of students; the development reorganization of academic programs; grading standards; and other matters of academic concern. The Chair of the Senate is a member of the University's Board of Trustees.