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)