The Faculty Senate is the executive body of the Faculty Council.

Responsibilities of the Faculty Senate

1. The Faculty Senate is responsible for interpreting this constitution.
2. It has the overall responsibility for preparation of ballots and management of the election of members of the Faculty Senate and Faculty Council.
3. It is responsible for establishing and abolishing committees, for taking action on and disposing of committee reports, and for reporting to the committees and the Faculty Council. It will decide on policy matters pertinent to the operation of the Faculty Council.
4. It is responsible for keeping records of its activities. Non-current records of the Faculty Council, the Faculty Senate and its committees shall be deposited in the University Archives, and shall be available for examination by any interested individual(s).

Officers of the Senate

The officers of the Faculty Senate are President, President Elect, Secretary and Parliamentarian. The corresponding officers of the Faculty Council shall serve in these positions in the Faculty Senate.

Links of Interest

Senate Schedule

May-2006 Agenda

Proposed Post-Tenure Review Policy

Faculty Handbook 

Alabama Council of Faculty Presidents (ACUFP)