The UTHSC Faculty Senate acts as the voice of the faculty in the collaborative governance
of the university.
Faculty members holding regular full-time, part-time, or emeritus positions are eligible
to serve as Senators. These Senators, representing diverse departments, collaborate
both collectively and through various committees to formulate and propose policies
concerning the administrative, clinical, research, and educational goals of the campus.
Senators also serve a collective voice supporting faculty rights and needs.
We consider, advise, and recommend policies and procedures in other matters which
concern the general welfare of the faculty:
- criteria for faculty appointment, dismissal, promotions, tenure, and retirement;
- criteria for the selection of chief academic officer and other campus administrative
officers;
- priorities for the university budget
- priorities for the university development plan
- changes in physical facilities
- faculty grievances and recommendations to senior campus administrators
The Faculty Senate President serves on the University Faculty Council, who attend
Board of Trustees meetings and advise the system president. The Senate is also represented
in the Tennessee University Faculty Senates (TUFS), a statewide body representing
faculty across the state.
To become a Faculty Senator, please reach out to your Department Chair. If your department
needs more information about how to conduct an election for a seat on the Senate,
do not hesitate to reach out to the Faculty Senate President or Faculty Senate Secretary.
