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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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September 12 Faculty Senate Meeting

The Senate met on September 12, convening at 2:05pm and adjourning at 4:20pm.

President Granberg’s report (PDF) included updates on the start of the fall semester, the FY26 budget, enrollment, federal issues, the Strategic Framework implementation, the Provost search. She also highlighted five working groups that will include strong faculty representation: the Working Group on Budget Matters, the Working Group on Federal Matters, and three related to the Strategic Framework (the Interdisciplinary Research Ecosystem, DC Experiences, and Academic and Career Advising Working Groups).

Interim Provost Lach opened his Provost Report (PDF) with some introductory notes about his background and approach to academic leadership. He then provided updates on the Middle States reaccreditation process, the university budget model, and the recent flooding at the Science & Engineering Hall. He also provided a brief comment ahead of the introduction of Resolution 26/2 later in the meeting.

FSEC Chair Schultheiss delivered the Executive Committee report (PDF), which included updates on FSEC activities over the summer and recent correspondences with the Interim Provost related to those activities.

The Senate adopted Resolution 26/2 (On Prioritizing Education at GW) (PDF) by unanimous consent.

The next regularly scheduled Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting will be held on October 3. The next regularly scheduled Faculty Senate meeting will be held on October 24. The draft minutes of the September 12 Senate meeting will be posted as soon as possible.

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