University Senate Motions and Voting Results from the November 9, 2026 Meeting

Nov 13, 2026 | Faculty Senate News, Featured News

For the first time this academic year, the University Senate convened on November 9th. Following the meeting, all Faculty Senate members were invited to vote electronically on a ballot including eight motions. The results are summarized below, and the full official results are available here and individually below: 

 

Motion 1: Call for Salary Adjustments to Account for Inflation and Compensation at Peer Universities
  • Results: Yes, 2120 (92.4%); No, 175 (7.6%); Abstain, 130- Motion PASSED 

Motion 2: Call for Best Practices, Accountability, and Transparency in Protecting Victims of Sexual Assault at U-M

  • Results: Yes,1950 (90.3%); No, 209 (9.7%); Abstain, 266- Motion PASSED 
Motion 3: Resolution Supporting GEO and Calling on U-M to Bargain in Good Faith
  • Results: Yes, 1151 (59.9%); No, 772 (40.1%); Abstain, 502- Motion PASSED 
Motion 4: Resolution on Palestine Solidarity Activists (the Michigan 8) Facing Repression from the Trump Administration and the University
  • Results: Yes, 1042 (58.2%); No, 747 (41.8%); Abstain, 636- Motion PASSED 
Motion 5: Instructional Decision-Making Belongs to the Faculty
  • Results: Yes, 2058 (93.7%); No, 139 (6.3%); Abstain, 228- Motion PASSED 
Motion 6: Call for Greater Transparency Around U-M Ann Arbor General Fund Budget
  • Results: Yes, 2032 (93.4%); No, 144 (6.6%); Abstain, 249- Motion PASSED 
Motion 7: Recommended Revisions to the Bylaws of the Board of Regents: Substantive Faculty Senate Rule Updates
  • Results: Yes, 1612 (89.2%); No, 196 (10.8%); Abstain, 617- Motion PASSED 
Motion 8: Recommended Revisions to the Bylaws of the Board of Regents: Faculty Senate “Housekeeping” Updates
  • Results: Yes, 1727 (94.4%); No, 102 (5.6%); Abstain, 596- Motion PASSED