Faculty Senate

The Faculty Senate (AUFS) is an essential component of University shared governance. It is composed of Senators elected by each college, who represent the faculty of their college. Senators keep in touch with their constituent faculty so they can truly represent them at Senate meetings and keep them informed.

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).

Senate members are called on to:

Consider and make recommendations regarding all matters of general university interest, including matters referred to it by the president or Board of Trustees
Review all new policies and changes to existing policies
Submit recommendations to the president on any matter affecting the interests of the university
Make recommendations regarding honorary degree recipients
Attend monthly meetings during the academic year in which committees address issues related to specific topics

Find My Senate Representative

Have a Comment or Concern?

Use this form to submit comments, concerns, and questions to the Executive Committee.

Faculty Awards

University Policy Library

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

Bylaws

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

Statutes of Augusta University

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

Robert's Rules of Order

Parliamentary procedure of the AUFS.

Meeting Minutes

Access minutes from AUFS meetings.

MS Teams

3:30-5:30 p.m.

Committees

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

Executive

Directs the work of the University Faculty Senate, including setting the agenda for Senate and Assembly meetings

Senators

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

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."

Budget Advisory & University Resources

Cooperates with administration on all matters related to university resources

Committee on Committees

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.

Curriculum & Academic Policies

Oversees the evolution of the curriculum, ensuring it is academically sound and meets University goals and the educational needs of our students

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 service

Faculty Rights & Responsibilities

Collaborates with the administration to work toward best practices in terms of faculty benefits, retirement and workload

Governance & Communication

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

Grievance

Assists with faculty member requests to resolve a complaint through mediation

IT Resource

Cooperates with administration on all matters directly related to University information technology

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 guidelines