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The GW Faculty Senate is the faculty governance body of the George Washington University. Senators are elected to two-year terms by their home schools, and the Senate annually elects an Executive Committee that sets agendas, reviews proposed resolutions, and guides the work of the Senate. The Senate is normally in session from September through May, although the Executive Committee works year-round on faculty and administrative matters.

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December 12 Faculty Senate Meeting

The Senate met on December 12, convening at 2:02pm and adjourning at 4:07pm.

President Granberg’s report (PDF) and Interim Provost Lach’s report (PDF) were circulated with the meeting agenda. The Faculty Senate Executive Committee (FSEC) report (PDF) was also shared with the posted agenda.

Vice President and Dean of Enrollment Management & Student Success Jay Goff delivered the annual Enrollment Update (PDF) to the Senate. Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Bruno Fernandes, Associate Vice President and University Controller Neena Ali, and Vice President for Finance and Assistant Treasurer Hemant Bakshi shared the FY25 Financial Results Review (PDF) as well as a briefing on the FY26 budget (PDF).

The next regularly scheduled Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting will be held on December 19. The next regularly scheduled Faculty Senate meeting will be held on January 16. The draft minutes of the December 12 Senate meeting will be posted as soon as possible. Please note that the Senate office will be closed for the GW holiday break, from December 24 until January 5.

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