Faculty Senate
Faculty Elections
It’s that time of the year again – faculty election season is upon us!ÌýWould you like to see change and/or make an impact at UNCA?ÌýThe easiest way to do so is to become involved in faculty governance and do this work from the inside. Facutly Senate is looking forward to seeing many new names on this year’s ballots!
The first step in this process isÌýsoliciting nominations. FWDC invites both self-nominations and nominations of colleagues. Please submit your nominations usingÌýÌýby the following deadlines:
Monday, March 4:
Faculty Senate
Post-Tenure Review Committee
Academic Appeals Board
Faculty Assembly
Faculty Conciliator
Monday, March 24:Ìý
Committee of Tenured FacultyÌý(NS and HUM representatives)
Faculty Committee on HearingsÌý(will elect representatives from all divisions)
Faculty Grievance CommitteeÌý(Full and Associate representatives)
Ìýcontains information about the current makeup of each committee, a list of individuals rolling off of the committee and qualifications needed to serve on each committee so that you can identify areas of need going forward.
We ask that you consider and submit your nominations as soon as possible.
FWDC strongly encourages nominations for the Faculty Senate.ÌýEach year, we elect 6 new senators and 4 alternates. Untenured faculty members are especially welcome to run for the Faculty Senate. However, per the Faculty Handbook, any untenured faculty member may request FWDC to remove their name from the ballot.
Faculty Senate Meeting Schedule & Helpful Links
Spring 2026 Meetings:
- January 22 – Karpen Hall, Laurel Forum
- February 19 – Karpen Hall, Laurel Forum
- March 19 – Karpen Hall, Laurel Forum
- April 30 – Karpen Hall, Laurel Forum
The Faculty Senate meets at 3:15 p.m. in Karpen Hall, Laurel Forum.Ìý If you have questions, contact Jake Butera.Ìýjbutera@unca.edu
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2025-26 Faculty Senate
Faculty Handbook, Senate Constitution, and Standing Rules
Meeting Agendas
Meeting Minutes
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Senate Documents
ÌýOther Governance Documents
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APC Procedures
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IDC Criteria
Faculty Ombuds
Current Faculty Ombud:
- Laura Jones