In an attempt to understand recent changes in the process for approving core courses, the Academic Affairs Committee investigated the history of the core curriculum and presented a report to the Senate on 18 November 2014.
The Faculty Senate of the University of Alabama received inquiries from the faculty with regard to rumors of the development of a surface coal mine on a UA-owned property, the Shepherd Bend Mine site. In response to these rumors, the Presidents of the Faculty Senates of UA, UAB and UAH and the Student Government Presidents…
Following events that occurred on and off campus early in the fall semester, the Senate convened and charged a Task Force for Excellence in Equity, Inclusion and Citizenship. Visit this page often for the meeting schedule and activities of the Task Force.
The Faculty Senate is engaged in the following initiatives and long-term projects: Making the UA campus smoke- and tobacco-free. Investigating recent allegations with regard to the university Greek system, and formulating recommendations for its reform. To this end the Senate will elect and charge a special task force. Working with the Administration to prepare for…
To encourage the participation of faculty at commencement exercises, the Faculty Senate is assembling a collection of academic regalia . These regalia will be maintained by the Senate and loaned to faculty. This project was initiated by the late Dr. Karen Steckol, former President of the Faculty Senate, and Professor and Chair of the Department…
