Standing Committees that Report to the University Academic Senate

See also:

• Committees Reporting Jointly to UAS and Office of the Provost
• Committees Reporting to the Provost

Faculty Council

The Faculty Council (FC), a standing committee of the University Academic Senate, provides a forum for discussing and vetting matters of immediate academic and professional importance. The FC draws upon the collective experience and knowledge of the faculty as a consultative body for the University Academic Senate.

• Learn more about the Faculty Council, its members and the Faculty Forum

Faculty Hearing Committee

The Faculty Hearing Committee (FHC), a subcommittee of the Faculty Council, hears grievances of two types: (1) cases of contested appointment, non-renewal, suspension, or termination of faculty for absolute or discretionary cause; (2) written complaints, other than the above, in which a faculty member alleges that an administrative decision affecting the complainant is unfair, unjust, or in violation of established policies, procedures, or statutes of Marquette University. Such grievances include but are not limited to allegations of irregularities regarding teaching evaluations, annual reviews, salary determinations, reprimands, reappointments, dismissals, tenure, and promotion. (For additional information about committee responsibilities and membership requirements, please see Faculty Handbook for the University Academic Senate Statutes.)

Subcommittee on Part-time Faculty

The Subcommittee on Part-time Faculty (SPTF), a subcommittee of the Faculty Council, provides a forum for discussing and addressing matters of particular concern to the part-time, non-tenure-track faculty. Discussion topics may be initiated by the Senate, the Provost, other Senate bodies, or individual faculty. (For additional information about committee responsibilities and membership requirements, please see the Faculty Handbook for the University Academic Senate Statutes.)

Committee on Faculty Equity and Belonging

For additional information about committee responsibilities and membership requirements, please see the Faculty Handbook for the University Academic Senate Statutes.

Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Committee

University Faculty Committee on Budgets and Financial Planning

The University Faculty Committee on Budgets and Financial Planning is a standing committee of the University Academic Senate. It reports to UAS on matters of budget and financial planning and to the UAS and Provost regarding recommendations on annual budget decisions and long-term financial planning and resource allocation priorities.

Committee on Committees and Elections