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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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April 11 Faculty Senate Meeting

The Senate met on April 11, convening at 2:09pm and adjourning at 5:09pm following an executive session.

President Granberg’s report (PDF) included updates on federal government actions, endowed professor installations, the Board of Trustees elections, GW’s annual Giving Day, the annual Celebration of Scholars and Fellowships Dinner, the launch of the Vice President for University Advancement search, Commencement speakers and honorary degree recipients, and several campus events and honors.

In his Provost’s report (PDF), Provost Bracey provided updates on GW’s strong performance in the US News & World Report graduate program rankings, the Transparency in Funding Task Force, the budget model redesign process, concerns around personal information of GW community members posted online, the GW Academic Leadership Academy, Inside GW events for newly admitted students, the Middle States reaccreditation process, an upcoming Provost’s Seminar on institutional neutrality, and student and faculty honors events.

FSEC Chair Ilana Feldman delivered the Executive Committee report (PDF), which included updates on recent FSEC activities and Professor Feldman's remarks upon completing her term as FSEC Chair.

The Senate adopted the following resolutions:

• 25/8: Of Appreciation for Ilana Feldman (PDF)
• 25/9: To Maintain the University’s Commitment to Tenure (PDF)

The Professional Ethics & Academic Freedom Committee delivered a report on the recently proposed guidelines for reviewing university policies (PDF).

The Senate adjourned to executive session at 4:16pm to discuss the federal government’s policies and their potential impact on the university’s mission.

The next regularly scheduled Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting will be held on April 25. The next regularly scheduled Faculty Senate meeting will be held on May 9. The draft minutes of the April 11 Senate meeting will be posted as soon as possible.

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