Faculty Senate
Faculty governance rests on the assumption that Faculty hold a substantive role in decision-making in several identified areas in the life of the College including the curriculum, Faculty professional development, and criteria for tenure and promotion.
The Faculty Senate, as the elected representative body of the Faculty, has legislative responsibility for these areas. However, to ensure that the work of the Faculty Senate is effective and occurs in an environment where decision-making is valued, we affirm that:
- A shared commitment to the mission of the College informs all decision-making and structures of governance.
- Governance is informed by maximum collaboration and consultation, respectful and reasoned discussion, trust between administration and faculty, and consistent communication.
- Governance occurs in multiple venues, is flexible to accommodate emerging institutional challenges and opportunities, and is accomplished in an institutional culture that balances stability and innovation.
- Areas of responsibility and the roles of Faculty involved in governance must be unambiguous.
- Structures of governance must be as simple and straightforward as possible and respect the time commitment of all involved.
The Senate shall have legislative powers concerning academic policies and procedures including curriculum, faculty governance, and promotion and tenure criteria. After the Senate approves or rejects policies and/or procedures, said action(s) shall be presented to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the President of the College for ratification. If the Vice President for Academic Affairs and/or the President of the College do not ratify the proposed action(s), they must give written notice of the basis of their decision within sixty (60) days of the submission for ratification.
The Senate shall have advisory powers concerning College-wide issues.
(Taken from the Standing Rules of the Senate.)
2025-2026 Senate Meeting &
Faculty Assembly Schedule
Faculty Senate meetings generally take place on the first Monday of each month from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the Meehan Boardroom. All faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend in person or online. Assemblies regularly occur on any fifth Monday of a month during the semester from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the McCarthy Auditorium. All faculty are urged to attend these important gatherings.
| Date | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2025 | Senate | Meehan Boardroom (MB 106) |
| 9/29/2025 | Faculty Assembly | McCarthy Auditorium (May Hall) |
| 10/6/2025 | Senate | Meehan Boardroom (MB 106) |
| 11/3/2025 | Senate | Meehan Boardroom (MB 106) |
| 11/12/2025 (Wednesday) 11:30 pm - 12:30 pm |
Faculty Assembly (Tentative) | Meehan Amphitheatre (MB 103) |
| 12/1/2025 | Senate | Meehan Boardroom (MB 106) |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate (Tentative Supplementary Meeting) | Microsoft Teams |
| 2/2/2026 | Senate | Meehan Boardroom (MB 106) |
| 3/2/2026 | Senate | Meehan Boardroom (MB 106) |
| 3/30/2026 | Faculty Assembly | McCarthy Auditorium (May Hall) |
| 4/13/2026 | Senate (Tentative) | Meehan Boardroom (MB 106) |
| 5/4/2026 | Senate | Meehan Boardroom (MB 106) |
Senate Leadership - 2024-2026
- Michael Salé - President
- George Piggford - Vice President
Senators - 2025-2026
- Michael Salé (Term Expires 2027)
- Open Seat (Term Expires 2028)
- Jane Lee (Term Expires 2026)
- Heather Yu (Term Expires 2027)
- Mary Joan Leith (Term Expires 2026)
- George Piggford (Term Expires 2027)
- Ann Marie Rocheleau (Term Expires 2027)
- Laura Scales (Term Expires 2027)
- Nick Block (Term Expires 2028)
- Jim Bohn (Term Expires 2026)
- Kristi Burkholder (Term Expires 2027)
- Kevin Carriere (Term Expires 2027)
- Suzanne Edinger (Term Expires 2026)
- Jared Green (Term Expires 2028)
- Marilena Hall (Term Expires 2028)
- Anna Lännström (Term Expires 2028)
- Shahrokh Sani (Term Expires 2026)
- Lee McGinnis (Term Expires 2026)