Faculty Senate. The University and the AAUP-WSU recognize that Bargaining Unit Faculty and non-bargaining unit faculty participation in University-wide governance will be exercised through an independent Faculty Senate and committees and councils created by the Senate. It is understood that the Senate is a representative assembly of the fully affiliated members of the faculty and its voting members are elected by them, and it shall exercise its authority in the governance of the University so as not to conflict with this Agreement.
Faculty Senate. The University and the Union acknowledge the role of the Faculty Senate in shared governance. The Union represents faculty interests on wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. The Faculty Senate will make recommendations from the faculty to the University on academic matters and issues relating to the intellectual life of the University.
Faculty Senate. A majority of the membership in the Senate shall be drawn from members. Part-time members shall have representation in the Senate. The Senate bylaws shall establish procedures for ensuring such representation. All such representatives in the Senate shall have voting rights. Part-time members who serve on the Senate shall have no expectation of compensation for such service.
Faculty Senate. The HTU, as the elected bargaining agent, retains the right to negotiate and reach agreement on all matters pertaining to salaries, benefits, and terms and conditions of employment. Without waiving this right, the HTU and the College recognize the desirability of a democratic governance system for faculty in areas of academic concern. Such a governance system shall be implemented through a democratically elected and representative Faculty Senate.
Faculty Senate. A majority of the membership in the Senate shall be drawn from members.
Faculty Senate. 440 The Faculty Senate shall consist of the Xxxxxxx, or his/her designated representative, as a non-voting member and one (1) Faculty Member from each department, and the University Library, each of whom shall be elected in accordance with the Bylaws of the Faculty Senate. The President of the Faculty Senate shall be elected by a majority vote of those bargaining unit members voting. A new Faculty Senate President will be elected every two (2) years. The first election will be held on April 1, 2016. The election will be run by the EMU-AAUP. 441 While in office, the President of the Faculty Senate shall be granted one-half (1/2) release time during the Fall and Winter semesters.
Faculty Senate. The Board will provide compensation for a maximum of three (3) adjuncts at any time who have been elected to the Faculty Senate for attendance at Faculty Senate meetings. Compensation will be based on load hours equivalent of one quarter (1/4) load hour per semester at the adjunct faculty member’s applicable rate. Payment will be made at the end of each semester. Appointment to Faculty Senate shall count toward the load and clock hour limits set forth in section 4.A.1. However, such appointments do not count toward eligibility for maintenance in the bargaining unit as set forth in section 1.A. The Board will not provide any compensation to adjuncts who serve on Faculty Senate subcommittees unless approved by the Vice President of Education.
Faculty Senate. The Union, through its academic committee (The Faculty Senate) may make recommendations to the College President on academic policies, curriculum matters, student welfare, registration, admission policies, and other educational standards.
Faculty Senate. There shall be a Faculty Senate which shall maintain a Constitution and By-laws. Such Constitution and By-laws shall be incorporated herein by reference. Wherever any of the provisions, recommendations or actions of the Faculty Senate are in conflict with the Board of Trustees/Faculty Federation Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.
Faculty Senate. The Board will provide a stipend to a maximum of two (2) adjuncts at any time who have been elected to the Faculty Senate for attendance at Faculty Senate meetings. The stipend will be paid at the rate of thirty five dollars ($35) per hour. Payment of the stipend will be made at the end of each semester. The Board will not provide a stipend to adjuncts who serve on Faculty Senate subcommittees unless approved by the Vice President of Educational Affairs.
