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Faculty Senate approves academic calendar changes

October 20, 2015

The Faculty Senate has approved revisions to the Academic Calendar for academic years 2016 through 2021, including a fixed date for spring commencement and adding a new summer session. Read More

Faculty Senate reviews draft tenure proposal

October 6, 2015

The Faculty Senate on Monday held the first reading on a draft proposal for tenure protections, crafted to respond to recent legislative changes. Read More

UC approves faculty layoff protection proposal

September 15, 2015

The University Committee Monday approved and distributed to all faculty a report regarding tenure protections and program changes. The report can be viewed here. Read More

Shared governance – the voice of campus

January 21, 2014

Shared governance gives representation to academic staff, classified staff, faculty and students – all taking part in making significant decisions concerning the operation of the university. Read More

Faculty Senate puts off HR Design vote

November 6, 2012

The Faculty Senate on Monday postponed a vote on a resolution endorsing the framework of the HR Design strategic plan until its Dec. 3 meeting. Read More

Ward: UW–Madison must help shape its own future

October 2, 2012

Interim Chancellor David Ward said at his annual State of the University address to the Faculty Senate on Monday that UW–Madison must be an active participant in shaping its future. Read More

Commission report examines faculty salary issues

March 6, 2012

The Commission on Faculty Compensation and Economic Benefits warns that the university is at risk of losing world-class researchers unless steps are taken to bring UW–Madison faculty salaries in line with its peers. Read More

Forums set to hear research compliance experiences

November 10, 2011

The Faculty Senate’s Research, Safety and Compliance Oversight Committee will hold a series of forums to hear from faculty and staff on their experiences with research oversight. Read More

Faculty Senate urges state to reduce proposed budget lapse

November 8, 2011

The Faculty Senate Monday passed a resolution in support of public funding for higher education, calling on Gov. Scott Walker and the state Legislature to reduce the budget cut targeted at the UW System. Read More

Ward looks to “self-help” in tough budget times

October 4, 2011

Although the University of Wisconsin–Madison faces stiff budgetary challenges, Interim Chancellor David Ward told the Faculty Senate Monday that there are avenues of “self help” available to lighten their impact. Read More

Faculty Senate approves resolution protecting academic freedom

April 5, 2011

The Faculty Senate passed a resolution at its April 4 meeting calling on the university to protect the university’s atmosphere of free inquiry and expression and to defend faculty and staff from harassment in the form of open records requests. Read More