Dear Colleagues,
I encourage you to follow what your Senate does and to participate through your representative or first-hand whenever possible.
We have a new University President dedicated to working collaboratively with all campus constituents. The Faculty Senate applauds Dr. Bruno’s approach and his willingness to bring your faculty representatives into the conversation. We hold that conversation for you; however, to have a more productive dialogue, we need to know your needs. Please express your concerns to your representatives or to me at rhorer@ulm.edu or 342-1514.
Also, this year marks a milestone for Faculty Senate in that we have finally secured a permanent Faculty Senate office, Administration 3-67. Our phone number is 318-342-1540. This is a place where you can visit, discuss issues, or voice your concerns. This semester the office is open from 10-11 AM on Wednesdays and by appointment by calling 342-1514. Hope to see you then.
Finally, ULM faculty members have worked diligently without break for many years now. Conditions are and certainly can be better for us; however, this is possible only if your advocate, a vital Faculty Senate, understands and knows your concerns. Please seek out your Senator, indentify your needs, and participate in the discussion. If you will do that, you will help us function as a more effective voice for you.
Best Regards,
Donna
Donna A. Rhorer, Ph.D.
President, ULM Faculty Senate
Secretary, Association of Louisiana Faculty Senates
Special Representative, UL System Faculty Advisory Council
Associate Professor of English
Department of English
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA 71209
George T. Walker Hall 3-66
318-342-1514
rhorer@ulm.edu
Purpose of the Faculty Senate (adopted 5/1/04)
"The faculty has primary responsibility for such fundamental areas as curriculum, subject matter, and methods of instruction; research; faculty status and working conditions; and those aspects of student life that relate to the educational process." (AAUP, 1966 Statement on Government of Colleges and Universities.)
The University of Louisiana at Monroe Faculty Senate shall serve as the agency for faculty participation in the government of the University. Accordingly, the Faculty Senate represents and supports the entire faculty. The Faculty Senate shall advise the administration regarding the selection of academic officers, the policies and procedures governing salary determination, and other matters concerning the general welfare of the University, either on its own initiative or upon referral of proposals from others.
Senators are elected by the faculty to represent their colleges and the faculty
as a whole, in conformance with the Faculty Senate Constitution and By-laws.