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 and draws upon the collective experience and knowledge of the faculty as a consultative body for the Senate.  (For additional information about committee responsibilities and membership requirements, please see University Academic Senate Statutes)

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 University Academic Senate Statutes)

The Subcommittee on Part-time Faculty (SPTF), a subcommittee of the Committee on Faculty Welfare, 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 University Academic Senate Statutes)

For additional information about committee responsibilities and membership requirements, please see University Academic Senate Statutes

The University Board of Undergraduate Studies is a standing committee of the University Academic Senate. The Board addresses undergraduate educational affairs that affect more than one college, school, or program and serves as a forum for the discussion of the development, coordination, integration, and improvement of all undergraduate education.  (For additional information about committee responsibilities and membership requirements, please see University Academic Senate Statutes)

The University Board of Graduate Studies is a standing committee of the University Academic Senate. The Board shall address formulating plans and policies for all graduate and professional education and shall serve as a forum to discuss continuous improvement of the graduate and professional programs.  (For additional information about committee responsibilities and membership requirements, please see University Academic Senate Statutes)