Senate Business 2012-2013

In addition to the ongoing work of the four standing committees (Executive Committee, Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs, and Financial Affairs), the Senate is engaged with the following issues:

Role of Lecturers at Columbia College: In collaboration with the Chairs Council, the Senate is studying the role of lecturers at Columbia and investigating best practices. For more information, please contact Fereshteh Toosi, Michael Lawrence, or Pegeen Reichert Powell.

Faculty Handbook: The Faculty Senate is reviewing the status and content of the Faculty Handbook. For more information, please contact Marcos Balter or Pegeen Reichert Powell.

College Curriculum Committee: In collaboration with Associate Deans, the Chairs Council, and the Provost's office, the Faculty Senate is working to establish a permanent College Curriculum Committee. For more information, please contact Pan Papacosta or Pegeen Reichert Powell.

Please Note: The Academic Affairs and Financial Affairs Committees of the Faculty Senate are acting as the de facto College Curriculum Committee until a permanent College Curriculum Committee has been established. For more information about the curriculum review process at the college level during 2012-2013, please contact Pan Papacosta or Pegeen Reichert Powell.

Faculty Salaries: The Faculty Senate is in conversation with the Provost's office about establishing clear processes and standards for faculty salaries. For more information, please contact Richard Woodbury, Brian Shaw, or Pegeen Reichert Powell.