UT Knoxville Faculty Senate

The UTK Faculty Senate is the representative body through which the faculty participate in University affairs and shared governance. Through committees and a democratically elected legislative body it promulgates policies and regulations regarding the general educational objectives of UTK.

The Senate also considers, advises, and recommends policies and procedures in other matters which concern the general welfare of the faculty including criteria for faculty appointment, dismissal, promotions, tenure, and retirement; criteria for the selection of the chief academic officer and other campus administrative officers; criteria; priorities for the University budget; priorities for the University development plan; and changes in physical facilities.

The Faculty Senate may consider, advise, and recommend on proposed policies regarding student life, rights, and responsibilities.

Announcements

John Nolt, President of the Faculty Senate, has appointed a Task Force on Faculty Senate Effectiveness to examine how the senate can play a more effective role in faculty life and shared governance. 

The calendar of Faculty Senate meetings for 2008-09 is now posted.

Contact Information

Sharonne Winston
Administrative Assistant to the Faculty Senate
865-974-2483
swinston@utk.edu
812 Volunteer Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37996-4226