Bylaws and Governance Guidelines

Florida Atlantic University Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws

The Florida Atlantic University Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws are established by the faculty to define faculty governance of the University. In establishing them, it is recognized that authority for operation of the university is vested in the President of the University, by law and by the policies of the FAU Board of Trustees; at the same time it is recognized that faculty plays an essential role in the development of the policies and practices by which the university fulfills its academic mission. The goal of faculty governance, and of these bylaws, is to maintain the respect and communication between faculty and administration that make it possible for the university to function.

 

New Senator Orientation

Welcome to the Faculty Senate!  Learn more about the role of a UFS senator.  

Parliamentary Procedures Resources
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University Faculty Senate

The University Faculty Senate is a governance body concerned with matters of general university educational policy, including curriculum, academic calendar and schedule, admissions, registration, and degree programs. It may also consider and provide advice to the President and others on university-wide issues of general faculty concern, including university budgeting and planning and any organizational changes or policies affecting more than one campus, college, or division.