Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate is the recognized voice of the faculty at Salisbury University, representing faculty through the process of shared governance. The Senate seeks ways to improve communication and collaborative decision making between all levels of the University. In addition, the Senate acts as an advisory and consultative body to the President on all matters that may affect the attainment of the University's educational objectives and goals.
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- Faculty Senate Bylaws
- In accordance with the bylaws of the Faculty Senate, except in specific cases with a different requirement, a motion will be passed by a Faculty Senate Committee or by the Faculty Senate when a quorum is present and when a majority (which means greater than ½) of the members who are eligible to vote, and who are present, vote in favor of the motion.
- Faculty Senate Standing Rules
- Faculty Fridays are held from 4-6 pm in the Dudley-Eshbach Faculty Center (AC 230):
- Fall Semester 2025
- September 5
- November 7
- Spring Semester 2026
- February 6
- April 3
- Fall Semester 2025
September 6, 2024 Faculty Friday
- Faculty Senate President Award winners for 2024-2025:
Jennifer Martin
Tim Dunn
- Do you have an issue or concern that you would like the Senate (or a Senate committee) to consider? Please send your comments to the Senate President, David Keifer.
Meetings
- Senate meetings are open and generally held Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-5 pm in HS 103.
- Faculty Senate Meeting Schedule 2025-26
- Meeting Agendas and Minutes 2025-26
- The Senate Parliamentarian is Jennifer Martin.
Faculty Senate Officers 2025-26
- President: David Keifer
- Vice President: Thomas Lamey
- Secretary: Erin Weber
- Webmaster: Anita Brown
List of Faculty
This list includes all faculty who meet the definition of Faculty defined in the Bylaws of the Salisbury University Faculty Senate, Article I, Section 3 .
General Education
The Faculty Senate has been working to foster the transition to the new general education program.
Additional information may be found here:
Other Important Links
- Faculty Senate Bylaws
Please contact the Senate Webmaster, Anita Brown, with any questions, additions, or corrections.