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Faculty Senate

About Us

The Augusta University Faculty Senate (AUFS) is an essential component of University shared governance. It is composed of an Executive Committee, Standing Committees, and Senators who represent the colleges and schools of Augusta University.

 

Our Mission

We represent faculty in shared governance as practiced at Augusta University.

What is Shared Governance?

The principle and practice of collaboration between administration, faculty, staff, and students in fulfilling the mission of Augusta University, based on collegiality, inclusivity, trust, accountability, and transparency (AUFS Executive Committee, July 2021).

Open Access Processing Charges (APC) Pilot ProgramFaculty Chair Newsletter: The Tea with Dr. TLouis K. Bell Research AwardRichard S. Wallace Distinguished Service AwardJohn F. Beard Award

 

Resources

Have a Comment or Concern?

Use this form to submit comments, concerns, and questions to the Executive Committee.Have a Comment or Concern?

Faculty Advocate

Faculty Advocate

Ombudsperson

Ombudsperson

University Policy Library

Access the central repository for university-level policies and procedures.

University Policy Library

Bylaws

Set of rules and guidelines of the Faculty Senate; Bylaws are reviewed every three years and are voted upon by the AUFS.

Bylaws

Statutes of Augusta University

The Statutes define the organizational structure of the university and its governance bodies.

Statutes of Augusta University

Robert's Rules of Order

Parliamentary procedure of the AUFS.

Robert's Rules of Order

Meeting Minutes

AUFS Meeting Minutes are available in BOX.

Meeting Minutes

Suggest an Agenda Item

Use this form to suggest an agenda item for an upcoming AUFS meeting. 

Suggest an Agenda Item

Find My College Assembly Chair

Find My College Assembly Chair

Faculty Resources

List of Faculty Resources provided by the Office of Faculty Affairs

Faculty Resources

International and Postdoctoral Resources

International and Postdoctoral Resources

Faculty Development HUB

Faculty Development HUB

Executive Committee

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Dr. Tiana Curry-McCoy

  • Chair
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Dr. Hannah Bennett

  • Vice Chair
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Jennifer Davis

  • Secretary
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Chevonnia Jones

  • Parliamentarian
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Dr. Russell Keen

  • Ex-Officio Executive Chair
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Dr. Jennifer Sullivan

  • Ex-Officio
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Dr. Karen Head

  • Ex-Officio
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Dr. Zach Kelehear

  • Ex-Officio

The Executive Committee is charged with facilitating communications between faculty and the administration of the University and to assist in aligning AUFS activities to ensure the optimal support for faculty and the operations of the University.

The Executive Committee will set the dates and the agenda for Faculty Senate meetings and Assembly meetings.

The Executive Committee may propose new committees to serve the purposes of the Faculty Senate as part of shared governance. These committees must be approved by the Senate. The Executive Committee may also form ad hoc committees as needed to support the activities of the Senate, which do not require Senate approval. Other committees and work groups will be reviewed and incorporated in the AU system of shared governance as deemed appropriate.

 

Meeting Schedule 2024-2025

August 26

  • MS Teams

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Website

September 16

  • MS Teams

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Website

October 21

  • MS Teams

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Website

November 18

  • MS Teams

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Website

January 27

  • MS Teams

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Website

February 17

  • MS Teams

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Website

March 17

  • MS Teams

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Website

April 28

  • MS Teams

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Website

Standing Committees

For additional information about a particular committee, or to find out about joining, contact the Committee Chair.

Athletics

Is "in part dictated by NCAA requirements. The committee is responsible for oversight of and development of policy recommendations on academic matters involving intercollegiate athletics."

Athletics

Budget Advisory & University Resources

Cooperates with administration on all matters related to university resources

Budget Advisory & University Resources

Council of Chairs

Responsible for appointing the members to any AUFS Operating Committees or other AU Committees. Upon request, the AUFS COC will appoint or confirm faculty members to represent the AU faculty in other AU matters, for example, serving on a task force.Council of Chairs

Curriculum & Academic Policies

Oversees the evolution of the curriculum, ensuring it is academically sound and meets University goals and the educational needs of our studentsCurriculum & Academic Policies

Faculty Development

Recommends, approves, and monitors university-wide policies and activities related to faculty development resources and management, including mentoring in the areas of teaching, research, scholarship, publication, creative activity, and serviceFaculty Development

Faculty Rights & Responsibilities

Collaborates with the administration to work toward best practices in terms of faculty benefits, retirement and workloadFaculty Rights & Responsibilities

Governance & Communication

Assists all college governance structures and coordinates the university elections. It is tasked with facilitating communication between faculty and the administrationGovernance & Communication

Grievance

Assists with faculty member requests to resolve a complaint through mediationGrievance

IT Resources

Cooperates with administration on all matters directly related to University information technologyIT Resources

Promotion & Tenure

Reviews all applicant files for either or both promotion and/or tenure for consistency with the university guidelines and the applicant’s college guidelinesPromotion & Tenure

Research

Acts as the faculty voice in shared governance as it applies to research at AUResearch

Student Affairs

Works with the administration to support all AU initiatives concerning studentsStudent Affairs

Senators

Elected representatives of colleges who communicate and vote on their faculty’s behalfSenators
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