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Faculty Welfare Committee

The Faculty Welfare Committee (FWC) shall consist of a minimum of five senators appointed by the Senate chair and confirmed by the Senate. The Chief Academic Officer (CAO) or his/her designee shall be an ex-officio (non-voting) member.
The FWC shall consider and recommend policies concerning the conditions and compensations of faculty employment such as tenure, academic freedom, promotions, faculty travel, sabbaticals, faculty salaries, insurance benefits, academic privileges, faculty evaluation, reduction in force policies, and standards of professional ethics.
The FWC is also empowered to examine existing employee benefits policies, regulations, and procedures of the University related to personnel benefits. Such benefits include, but are not limited to: health insurance, life insurance, and tuition waivers for employees and their dependents.
The FWC shall conduct continuous reviews of University policies, practices, and regulations affecting faculty welfare and make recommendations for their revision as necessary.

2024-2025 Membership

Greg DeKrey NHS Senator/ Committee Chair
Hannah Kang EBS EBS Senator
Barbara Garrett EBS Senator
Brian Iannacchione HSS Senator/ Vice Chair
Dana Landry PVA Senator
Jieun Lee HSS Senator
Jordan Barkley Vice Provost
Charlie Lunaris NHS Senator
Dawit Senbet HSS Senator
Britney Kyle HSS Senator/ Faculty Senate Chai
Corrine Wieben HSS Senator
Jay Trask UL Senator
Tamra English General Counsel

Faculty Welfare Committee Bylaws