Faculty Governance
Contact
Provost OfficeWeyerhaeuser Hall 214A
651-696-6160
The faculty governs the academic program through monthly faculty meetings and a set of elected and appointed committees, under the rules set out in the Faculty Handbook.
Where governance happens
| Body | What it does | Who serves |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Meetings | Monthly meetings of the full faculty during the academic year; the schedule, agendas, and minutes are on the Faculty Meetings site | All faculty, led by the Presiding Officer and Secretary of the Faculty |
| Faculty Advisory Council (FAC) | Sustains shared governance: keeps communication flowing between faculty and administration, raises faculty concerns, and advises the elected committees on their agendas | Seven elected tenured faculty, including the chairs of SPA, EPAG, and FPC |
| Educational Policy and Governance (EPAG) | Educational policy, the college calendar and class schedules, and interpreting the faculty Constitution and By-Laws | Seven faculty and two students |
| Faculty Personnel Committee (FPC) | Reviews for pre-tenure reappointment, tenure, and promotion to full professor; recommends appointments to non-elected committees and supervises elections | Six tenured faculty |
| Strategic Planning and Analysis (SPA) | Advises the President on long-term planning and the strategic plan and conducts faculty salary audits; its faculty members review WSA, CSR, and Spark applications | Six faculty, three staff, and two students |
| Committee on Special Appointment Faculty (CSAF) | Advises on issues facing faculty outside tenured, tenure-track, and MSFEO appointments | Four to six elected special appointment faculty |
Appointed committees
- Affirmative Action Committee
- General Education Requirements Committee (GERC)
- Honorary Degree Committee
Each committee’s site lists its charge and current members.
Rules and records
- Faculty Handbook (Macalester login required), and earlier editions
- Committees and reports to the faculty
Questions about faculty governance: Tom Halverson, Dean of the Faculty, halverson@macalester.edu