The FAC is responsible for matters of concern to the faculty not comprehensively addressed through existing university structures, including faculty welfare, inclusive excellence, and related matters. This includes items referred to in the Faculty Senate bylaws sections 1.1a, 1.1i, 1.2a, 1.2b, 1.2d, 1.2g, and 1.2h
Chair of the FAC
FAC Membership and Meeting Schedule
Members of the FAC
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The FAC membership is composed of at least one member from each of the major academic units. A unit with more than 200 full-time eligible faculty members may elect one additional member. Members are elected for a three-year term, staring on July 1.
| Unit | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| CALS | Feng-Qi Zhao | 2025-2027 |
| CAS | Thomas Borchert | 2025-2026 |
| CAS | Sean Stillwell | 2025-2028 |
| CEMS | pending | 2025-2026 |
| CESS | Melissa Kate Adams-Silva | 2025-2028 |
| CNHS | Kimberly Bauerly | 2025-2027 |
| GSB | Edward Gamble | 2025-2028 |
| LCOM | Margaret Doyle | 2025-2027 |
| LCOM | Bill Majdalany | 2025-2028 |
| LIB | Shir Bach | 2025-2026 |
| RSENR | pending | 2025-2027 |
Faculty Senate President (Ex-officio Voting Member) | Abigail McGowan | 2025-2028 |
FAC Meeting Schedule for AY 25-26
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The FAC meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month from 8:30 -10:00 am on Teams.
September 2, 2025
October 7, 2025
November 4, 2025
January 6, 2026
February 3, 2026
March 3, 2026
April 7, 2026
May 5, 2026