Faculty Advisory Board

Committee Composition

The FAB consists of the two most senior eligible college representatives to the University Faculty Senate; three senior faculty (associate professor level or above with, at least, five years of experience at the University) elected by the Faculty Assembly; the Chair and Secretary of the Faculty Assembly; the Chair of the Constitution Committee; and one senior faculty member appointed by the dean to balance out the board. The Chair of the Faculty Assembly is also the Chair of the FAB. Departmental Chairs, associate deans, and assistant deans are not eligible for appointment or election to this board. The Dean will be an ex officio, non-voting member of the Board. The Chair and Secretary of the Faculty Assembly serve a two-year term at the same time as they serve the Faculty Assembly. The other members of the Board serve staggered three-year terms. If one or both of the college’s senior University Faculty Senior Senators is not eligible for the Board, a second-year Senator would be chosen by the Chair of the Faculty Assembly and this individual would serve for two years on the FAB.  No member serving a three-year term on the FAB can serve consecutive terms. If either the Chair or the Secretary of the Faculty Assembly is also in the third year as representatives to the University Faculty Senate, a second-year Senator will be selected by the FAB.

The FAB will meet with the Dean of the College on a regular basis. The Chair of the Faculty Assembly will chair all meetings, and the Secretary of the Faculty Assembly will serve as Vice Chair of the FAB.  Administrative assistance to the Board will be provided by the administration. The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs serves a support role to the board as an ex officio, non-voting member.

Standing Committee Charge

The Faculty Advisory Board (FAB) is involved in all major issues of concern to the College faculty. It acts as the primary representative unit of the faculty to the administration, primarily the Dean of the College or the Dean’s designee. The Board will consult with the Dean and provide advice to the administration as to the faculty’s position on all issues involving the formulation and implementation of College policies including, but not limited to, budget issues, resource allocation, and College programs. Consultations between the FAB and the administration are initiated at the request of the faculty, the Dean, or the FAB itself.

Schedule of Meetings

Faculty Advisory Board will meet as a hybrid in-person/virtual meeting, with details TBA for each session.

To request information prior to 2019-2020 please contact the Dean’s Office.