Welcome to the Home of Central Faculty Governance at the University of Michigan
The Faculty Senate Office is the administrative home for Faculty Senate, Senate Assembly, and SACUA. The current structure of Central Faculty Governance has been in place for over fifty years. Through Faculty Senate, Senate Assembly, and the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs (SACUA), University faculty members have the opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns about University policy and other matters of University-wide concern.
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Central Faculty Governance Newsletters
Senate Assembly: Anti-Racism Statement Regarding Those of Asian & Pacific Islander Descent
The Senate Assembly has issued the following statement in regards to the recent escalation in anti-Asian sentiment: Whereas Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial or...
SACUA Statement: Negotiations between the University of Michigan and the GEO
SACUA has issued the following statement in response to recent GEO negotiations: Graduate Employees’ Organization has had legitimate concerns about the need for open and...
University Senate Meeting – November 21, 2022
The 2022 University Senate meeting was held on Monday, November 21, 2022, 3:15-5:00 pm. Below are the agenda, related meeting materials, and a request for feedback on the Faculty...
Statement on the Passing of H. Chandler Davis
With great sadness, utmost respect, and deep sympathy for his family, we acknowledge the passing of H. Chandler Davis, courageous, stalwart and lifelong champion of academic and...
October 4, 2021 Faculty Senate Meeting Voting Results
A Faculty Senate meeting took place on Monday, October 4. Over 350 faculty senate members participated via Zoom, 22 faculty senate members attended in person, and over 900 people viewed the livestream.
Faculty Supports SACUA Statement Condemning Recent Statements by Regent Weiser
SACUA issued a statement condemning recent statements made by Regent Weiser. Faculty Senate members, lecturers, and clinical faculty had the opportunity to endorse the statement...
Video Link Available: 30th Anniversary DMN Academic and Intellectual Freedom Lecture
Access the Recording of the Event On February 16, 2021, the Faculty Senate hosted the 30th Annual Davis, Markert, and Nickerson Academic and Intellectual Freedom Lecture. To...
SACUA Response to Political Violence
At its January 11, 2021 meeting, SACUA affirmed the SACUA Response to Political Violence with six votes in favor and one abstention.
Open Letter on Fall Re-Opening
The Senate Chair has shared an open letter created by a faculty member in Physics with Senate Assembly members so they can sign the letter if they wish, and share it with...
Calendar
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March 27, 2023
3:00 – 4:45 pm
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March 13, 2023
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April 17, 2023
3:15 – 5:00 pm
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March 20, 2023
3:15 – 5:00 pm
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TBD
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November 21, 2022
3:15 – 5:00 pm