Purpose

To recommend policy concerning 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 serve in an advisory capacity on faculty and institutional research, institutional diversity, sponsored projects, and other faculty development issues as may be requested by administration. It is also recommended that a member of this committee serve on the university’s advisory committee on honorary degrees.

Membership

Five senators; one faculty member elected from each of the major academic units (colleges, schools, and the library); three administrators: one appointed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; one appointed by the VPAA Liaison for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and one appointed by the University Counsel.  (Total: 15)