Task Force on Faculty Senate Effectiveness

In recent discussions between Interim Chancellor Simek and leaders of the Faculty Senate, a consensus has emerged that the Senate needs to play a more effective role in faculty life and shared governance.  John Nolt, President of the Faculty Senate, has appointed a Task Force on Faculty Senate Effectiveness to address this need.

Task Force Charge

To examine the strengths, weaknesses and perceptions of the Faculty Senate, to explore how the senate can work more effectively with campus administrators and administrative committees at critical policy intersections; and to recommend strategies for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Members

Denise Barlow, Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration
Toby Boulet, Associate Professor and Faculty Senate President - Elect
Sarah Gardial, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Beauvais Lyons, Professor and Past Faculty Senate President
Susan Martin, Interim Provost
John Nolt, Professor and Faculty Senate President
Mary Papke, Professor and Past Faculty Senate President
Jan Simek, Interim Chancellor
Candace White, Task Force Chair, Associate Professor and Past Faculty Senate President

Send comments to the task force to white@utk.edu