The University Faculty Senate shall serve as the official voice of the university faculty in matters of its general concern.
UFS Officers, 2017- 2018
- JC Weiss, president
- Stephanie Gibson, vice-president
- Mike Kiel, UFS secretary
Full Senate Membership
| Organization | Term of Service | Current Senator |
|---|---|---|
| College of Arts & Sciences | 2016-2019 | Greg Walsh |
| College of Arts & Sciences | Kathryn Summers | |
| College of Arts & Sciences Faculty Senate President | ex officio UFS Vice President |
Stephanie Gibson |
| College of Public Affairs | Jessica Sowa | |
| College of Public Affairs | 2016-2019 | Jeffrey Ross |
| College of Public Affairs | Tara Richards | |
| College of Public Affairs Faculty Senate President | ex officio | Ben Wright |
| School of Business Faculty Senate President | ex officio | Rajesh Mirani |
| School of Business | 2016-2019 | David Lingelbach |
| School of Business |
ex officio
UFS President |
J.C. Weiss |
| School of Law | Michael Hayes | |
| School of Law | Tim Sellers | |
| School of Law | Casandra Havard | |
| University Libraries |
UFS Secretary |
Mike Kiel |
| Adjunct Faculty | Irv Brown | |
| Council of University System Faculty | 2013-2016 | Julie Simon |
| Council of University System Faculty | 2015-2019 | Jessica Sowa |
| University Provost* | ex officio | Darlene Smith |
| University President* | ex officio | Kurt Schmoke |
* nonvoting member
CUSF Statement on Academic Freedom
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Constitution and Charge
University Faculty Senate Constitution
The University Faculty Senate of the University of Baltimore, UFS, shall serve as the official voice of University faculty in matters of its general concern. The purpose of this organization shall be (1) to represent the faculty in the governance of the University; (2) to formulate and recommend policies and procedures which guarantee each faculty member procedural and substantive due process; and (3) to act as a liaison with the University System of Maryland (USM) Council of University System Faculty (CUSF). UFS shall be comprised of representatives from each of the constituent schools or colleges, the library faculty, the adjunct faculty of the University of Baltimore, and UBalt’s representatives to CUSF.
The UFS shall have authority to formulate and recommend policies, subject to the advice of the other governance bodies, specifically with regard to the following matters:
The UFS shall have the responsibility, central role and authority to make recommendations regarding all matters of academic concern which shall include, but are not limited to: curriculum matters, degree requirements, academic standards, academic freedom, admission policies and standards, student behavior, academic programs, promotion and tenure policies and standards, operation and administration of research, scholarship and creative activity.
The UFS shall act as a consultative and advisory body on matters of faculty concern which shall include, but are not limited to: appointment of administrative officers with institution-wide responsibilities, budget and planning matters, university organizational structure, periodic reviews of academic departments and programs, and other matters affecting the educational quality of the university.
University Faculty Senate Meeting Schedule
| Academic Year 2017- 2018 | ||||
| Date | Location | time | ||
| August 23, 2017 | 5th Fl. Student Ctr. | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| September 6 2017 | 5th Fl. Student Ctr. | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| October 4, 2017 | 5th Fl. Student Ctr. | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| November 1, 2017 | Moot Court Room (Law School) | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| December 6, 2017 | 5th Fl. Student Ctr. | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| January 17, 2018 | 5th Fl. Student Ctr. | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| February 7, 2018 | 5th Fl. Student Ctr. | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| March 7, 2018 | 5th Fl. Student Ctr. | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| April 4, 2018 | 5th Fl. Student Ctr. | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| May 2, 2018 | 5th Fl. Student Ctr. | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| Academic Year 2016- 2017 | ||||
| Date | Location | time | ||
| August 24, 2016 | 5th Fl. Student Ctr. | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| September 7, 2016 | 12th Fl, Law School | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| October 5, 2016 | 12th Fl, Law School | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| November 2, 2016 | 12th Fl, Law School | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| December 7, 2016 | BC 135 | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| January 18, 2017 | 12th Fl, Law School | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| February 1, 2017 | 12th Fl, Law School | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| March 1, 2017 | 12th Fl, Law School | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| April 5, 2017 | 12th Fl, Law School | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| May 3, 2017 | BC 135 | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| Academic Year 2015- 2016 | ||||
| Date | Location | time | ||
| September 2, 2015 | 5th Fl. Student Ctr. | 11-1 pm | agenda | minutes |
| October 7, 2015 | BC 135 | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| November 4, 2015 | BC 135 | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| December 2, 2015 | BC 135 | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| January 13, 2016 | BC 301 | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| February 3, 2016 | 5th Fl. Student Ctr | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| March 2, 2016 | 5th Fl. Student Ctr | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| April 6, 2016 | 5th Fl. Student Ctr | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| May 4, 2016 | 5th Fl. Student Ctr | 12-2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| Academic Year 2014- 2015 | ||||
| meeting date and location | Agenda | minutes | ||
| August 13, 2014 | LAP 112 | 12- 2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| September 3, 2014 | LAP 112 | 12- 2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| October 1, 2014 | LAP 112 | 12- 2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| November 5, 2014 | LAP 112 | 12- 2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| December 3, 2014 | LAP 112 | 12- 2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| January 14, 2015 | 5th Fl. SC Bogomolny room | 12- 2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| February 4, 2015 | 5th Fl. SC Bogomolny room | 12- 2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| March 4, 2015 | 5th Fl. SC Bogomolny room | 12- 2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| April 1, 2015 | 5th Fl. SC Bogomolny room | 12- 2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| May 6, 2015 | 5th Fl. SC Bogomolny room | 12- 2 pm | agenda | minutes |
| Academic Year 2013-2014 | ||||
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| Meeting Date & Location | Agenda | Minutes | ||
| August 21, 2013 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm | agenda | minutes |
| September 4, 2013 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm | agenda | minutes |
| October 2, 2013 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm | agenda | minutes |
| November 6, 2013 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm | agenda |
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| December 4, 2013 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm | agenda |
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| January 15, 2014 | LAP 112 | 12 - 3pm | agenda |
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| February 5, 2014 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm | agenda |
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| March 5, 2014 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm | agenda | minutes |
| April 2, 2014 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm |
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| May 7, 2014 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm | agenda | minutes |
| Academic Year 2012-2013 | ||||
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| Meeting Date & Location | Agenda | Minutes | ||
| August 15, 2012 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm | agenda | minutes |
| September 5, 2012 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm | agenda | minutes |
| October 3, 2012 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm | agenda | minutes |
| November 7, 2012 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm | agenda |
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| December 5, 2012 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm | agenda |
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| January 16, 2013 | LAP 112 | 12 - 3pm | agenda |
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| February 6, 2013 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm | agenda |
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| March 6, 2013 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm | agenda | minutes |
| April 3, 2013 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm | agenda | minutes |
| May 1, 2013 | LAP 112 | 12 - 2pm | agenda | minutes |
UFS Working Documents, 2013- 2014
University Faculty Senate Committees
Committee Charges & Membership Outlines (.pdf)| Committee | Chair |
|---|---|
| Academic Support Committee | Joanne Colvin |
| Academic Policy Committee | Aaron Wachhaus |
| Council on Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity | Ann Cotten |
| Faculty Appeals Committee | TBA |
| Faculty Work Life Committee | Carla Barqueiro |
| General Education Council | Jeffrey Hudson |
| Graduate Council | TBA |
| Honors Council | Elizabeth Nix |
| Officer Nominating Committee | TBA |
| UFS Executive Committee | JC Weiss |