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Faculty Senate approves academic calendar changes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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