Faculty Senate Committees
Senate committees play a vital role in shaping the direction and policies of our institution, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. These committees are dedicated to addressing specific areas of focus. Please note the members who represent you and be sure to reach out to them should you have any questions or concerns.
Committees
The purpose of this committee is to evaluate and make recommendations to the Senate pertaining to all matters relating to the faculty that do not fall within the purview of the other Senate Committees. In addition, this committee is to monitor and make recommendations to the Senate regarding campus issues and administrative policies that affect the work environment and/or morale of the faculty. Membership in the committee will be appointment by the President of the Senate, with the Vice President of the Senate serving as Chair as directed in the Faculty Constitution.
2023-2024 Members:
- Chair: Dr. Lourdes Viloria (At-Large)
- Member: Dr. Kate Houston (At-Large)
- Member: Dr. Seong Kwan Cho (Health Sciences-CNHS)
- Member: Dr. Leonel Prieto (DIBTS-SSB)
The purpose of this committee are to oversee and analyze results from a biannual faculty survey evaluating administrators and to provide assistance as needed to other assessment efforts of the Senate. Membership in the committee will be by appointment by the President of the Senate, with the Chair elected by the committee membership.
2023-2024 Members:
- Chair: Dr. Li-Zheng Brooks (DIBFS-SSB)
- Member: Prof. Timothy Rubel (At-Large)
- Member: Dr. Diana Linn (COED)
The purpose of this committee is to monitor financial matters affecting the faculty, instructional matters, and other matters deemed within the purview of the Senate, and assist in the University budgeting process. Membership in the committee will be by appointment by the President of the Senate, with the Chair elected by the committee membership.
2023-2024 Members:
- Chair: Dr. Juan Hinojosa (At-Large)
- Member: Dr. Deepak Ganta (Engineering-COAS)
- Member: Dr. Runchang Lin (Mathematics & Physics-COAS)
The purpose of this committee is to make recommendations to the Senate concerning the management of University committees and to provide guidance to the colleges with regard to the composition of college and department-level committees. Membership in this committee will be by appointment by the President of the Senate, with the Chair elected by the committee membership.
2023-2024 Members:
- Chair: Libr. Jeanette Hatcher (Killam Library)
- Member: Dr. Kameron Jorgensen (Biology & Chemistry-COAS)
- Member: Dr. Andrew Hazelton (Humanities-COAS)
The purpose of this committee is to monitor matters related to Distance Education and serve as an interface between the faculty and the Office of Instructional Technology and Distance Educational Services. The President of the Senate will serve as the co-chair of the related Distance Education and Instructional Technology university committee. Other senators with expertise in Distance Education may also serve as appointed by the Faculty Senate President.
2023-2024 Members:
- Co-Chair: Dr. Hayley Kazen (UC)
- Member: Dr. Lourdes Viloria (At-Large)
- Member: Dr. Juan Hinojosa (At-Large)
The purpose of this committee is to oversee the annual University Awards selection procedures (Distinguished University Teacher, Outstanding Teacher, and Distinguished University Scholar). Membership of this committee, which will consist of three or more faculty senators, will be by appointment by the President of the Senate, with the Chair elected by the committee membership.
2023-2024 Members:
- Chair: Dr. Ediza Garcia (Psychology & Communication-COAS)
- Member: Dr. Tatiana Gorbunova (Fine & Performing Arts-COAS)
- Member: Dr. Cynthia Sosa (Fixed-Term Faculty)
The purpose of this committee is to receive proposals for Faculty Handbook revision from any member of the University community, to consider those proposals, and to submit draft proposals to the Faculty Senate for consideration, following the process described in the Preface to this handbook. Membership in this committee will be by appointment by the President of the Senate, with the Chair elected by the committee membership.
2023-2024 Members:
- Chair: Dr. Marvin Bennett (At-Large)
- Member: Libr. Jeanette Hatcher (Killam Library)
- Member: Dr. James Norris (Social Sciences-COAS)
The purpose of this committee is to monitor matters related to fixed-term faculty. Membership in this committee will be by appointment by the President of the Senate, with the Chair elected by the committee membership.
2023-2024 Members:
- Chair: Dr. Cynthia Sosa (Fixed-Term Faculty)
- Member: Dr. Tatiana Gorbunova (Fine & Performing Arts-COAS)
- Member: Dr. Kameron Jorgensen (Biology & Chemistry-COAS)
The purpose of this committee is to monitor matters related to the development and implementation of the University-based strategic technology plan. The member appointed from the Faculty Senate will serve as a co-chair of the related University Technology Advisory Committee. Other senators with expertise in Information Technology may also serve as appointed by the Faculty Senate President.
2023-2024 Members:
- Chair: Dr. Hayley Kazen (UC)
- Member: Dr. Marvin Bennett (At-Large)
- Member: Prof. San Juanita Hernandez (Nursing-CNHS)
The purpose of this committee is to consider issues and proposals related to academic honesty and integrity and ethical practices involving students and faculty and other university employees, and to report to the Senate and make such recommendations as are deemed advisable. Membership in the committee will be by appointment of the President of the Senate, with the Chair elected by the committee membership.
2023-2024 Members:
- Chair: Dr. Kate Houston (At-Large)
- Member: Prof. Timothy Rubel (At-Large)
- Member: Dr. Ediza Garcia (Psychology & Communication-COAS)
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