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.
2023-2024 Membership
Jeff Brown HSS Senator/Faculty Welfare Committee Chair
Greg DeKrey NHS Senator
Meg du Bray HSS Senator
Barbara Garrett EBS Senator
Brian Iannacchione HSS Senator
Dana Landry PVA Senator
Jieun Lee HSS Senator
Nancy Matchett Associate Provost
Nick Pullen NHS Senator
Dawit Senbet HSS Senator/Faculty Senate Chair
Nancy Sileo EBS Senator
Corrine Wieben HSS Senator
Stephanie Wiegand UL Senator
