Faculty Affairs Committee

Purpose

To provide advice, review and recommend policy and procedures for all aspects of faculty affairs, including, but not limited to: appointments, promotions, tenure, grievances, discipline and dismissals; to serve as the Faculty Hearing Committee in accordance with the Board of Regents established faculty grievance process; to determine the allocation of UWG funded grant support; to review the impact of current policies and procedures related to faculty affairs; to serve in an advisory capacity on faculty and institutional research, inclusion, diversity, equity, sponsored projects, and other faculty development issues as may be requested by administration. The committee serves in a facilitative and advisory capacity to the Provost and other administrative leaders as appropriate to fulfill its purpose. It is also recommended that a member of this committee serve on the university’s advisory committee on honorary degrees.

Membership

Seven senators; one faculty member elected from each of the major academic units (colleges, schools, and the Library); two administrators or their designated appointee: the Provost appointee and the University Counsel. (Total: 17)

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Senators

  • Levi Ofoe (COE), Chair
  • Reena Viswanath (COE)
  • Walter Riker (CHASS)
  • Jean Ruffin (COE)
  • Marie-Cecile Bertau (CHASS)
  • Mark Faucette (PCMCS)
  • Melanie Hildebrandt (RCOB)
  • CJ Ivory (LIBR)

Representatives

  • COE Rep: Allyson Wilcox
  • CHASS Rep: Rosa Traversa
  • CMCS Rep: Georgina DeWeese
  • Library Rep: Shelley Rogers
  • RCOB Rep: Mary Kassis
  • SCFM Rep: Melanie Conrad
  • THSON Rep: Quetina Howell
  • UC Rep: Jason Nicholson

Administrators

  • Tara Pearson, Director of Policy & Information Management
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Subcommittee on Emeritus Status Policy

Reviews Faculty Handbook Policy 125, Emeritus Status for Faculty and Administrative Officers, to clarify and improve UWG’s process for awarding emeritus status. The subcommittee will work to establish consistent review procedures, clear expectations, and timely feedback for applicants, in alignment with University System of Georgia policy.
 

Subcommittee on Employment Policy for Non-Tenured Faculty

Reviews the UWG Faculty Handbook to incorporate Board of Regents Policy 08.03.04.03 regarding the employment of lecturers, senior lecturers, and principal lecturers. The subcommittee will also develop recommendations for procedures supporting the review of non-renewal decisions for non-tenured faculty members who have served UWG for more than six years.
 

Subcommittee on Qualifications for Clinical Assistant Professors (CAP)

Reviews policies and practices at UWG and peer institutions to clarify the qualifications, responsibilities, and role of Clinical Assistant Professors. The subcommittee will examine relevant Board of Regents policies and Faculty Handbook language and provide recommendations to the Faculty Senate Executive Committee to support greater clarity and productive discussion while protecting faculty interests.
 
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Emeritus Faculty Policy Subcommittee

  • Mondays at 12:00 pm via Microsoft Teams

Qualifications for Clinical Assistant Professors Subcommittee

  • Tuesdays at 10:00 am via Microsoft Teams

Employment Policy for Non-Tenured Faculty Subcommittee

  • Fridays at 12:00 pm via Microsoft Teams
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2022

  • Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 4PM via Zoom
  • Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 9AM via Google Meet
  • Thursday, February 24, 2022, 9AM via Google Meet 
  • Friday, March 4, 2022, 11:30AM via Google Meet
  • Thursday, March 10, 2022, 10AM via Google Meet

2021

  • Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 11AM-12PM via Google Meet
  • Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 10AM-11AM via Google Meet
  • Friday, November 5, 2021, 12PM-1PM via Google Meet
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