Faculty Senate is an elected representative body that advocates for Ohio University faculty on matters of curriculum, academic policies, University planning, resource allocation, and governance.

As a key partner in University governance, the Senate provides representatives to all relevant University committees, boards, and task forces. The Faculty Senate provides a forum for the Ohio University faculty to participate in discussions regarding their concerns.

See also: Faculty Senate Agendas
See also: Faculty Senate Minutes

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Submissions from 2024

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January 22, 2024 - Passed - EPSA - Resolution to Assign UCC Co-Curricular Definition, Angela Brock

Submissions from 2023

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December 4, 2023 - Passed - EPSA - Resolution Modifying Handbook Language About Instructional Evaluations, Angela Brock

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November 6, 2023 - Passed - EPSA - Resolution Concerning Graduate Council Membership, Angela Brock

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November 6, 2023 - Passed - EPSA - Resolution Concerning University Curriculum Council Membership, Angela Brock

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October 9, 2023 - Passed - Exec - Resolution to Revise the Faculty Handbook as Required by Changes in Title IX, Angela Brock

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October 9, 2023 - Passed - PRC - Resolution Changing the Handbook Language Regarding Parental Leave, Angela Brock

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September 11, 2023 - First Reading - PRC- Resolution Changing Handbook Language Regarding Parental Leave, Angela Brock

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September 11, 2023 - Passed - Exec - Resolution to Revise the Faculty Handbook Required by Changes in Title IX, Angela Brock

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September 11, 2023 - Passed - Executive Committee - Resolution to Revise the Faculty Handbook as Required by Changes in Title IX, Angela Brock

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May 8, 2023 - EPSA- Resolution Adding Handbook Language Implementing the Testing Your Faith Act, Angela Brock

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May 8, 2023 - Passed - PRC - Resolution to Clarify Policy on Academic Employee Registration for Graduate Degrees, Angela Brock

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April 3, 2023 - First Reading - Resolution Adding Handbook Language Implementing the Testing Your Faith Act, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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April 3, 2023 - Passed - F&F - Sense of the Senate Resolution to Acknowledge Wage Deterioration and Promote Wage Transparency with Friendly Amendment, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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April 3, 2023 - Passed - Resolution to Modify Faculty Handbook Language Regarding Section III Group Benefits Section, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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April 3, 2023 - Second Reading - F&F - Resolution to Modify Faculty Handbook Language Regarding Section III Group Benefits Section, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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April 3, 2023 - Second Reading - F&F - Sense of the Senate Resolution to Acknowledge Wage Deterioration and Promote Wage Transparency, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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April 3, 2023 - Second Reading - UCC Policy on Certificate Language, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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April 3, 2023 - Second Reading - UCC Policy on Certificate Language, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 6, 2023 - First Reading - EPSA - Resolution To Add Required Syllabus Language in Response to Testing Your Faith Act, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 6, 2023 - First Reading - EPSA - Resolution to Change the Current Faculty Handbook Policy on the Timeline of Final Grade Appeals, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 6, 2023 - First Reading - F&F - Resolution to Modify Faculty Handbook Language Regarding Section III Group Benefits Section, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 6, 2023 - First Reading - F&F - Sense of the Senate Resolution to Acknowledge Wage Deterioration and Promote Wage Transparency, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 6, 2023 - Second Reading - P&T - Resolution to Remove Outdated P&T Language from the Faculty Handbook, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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February 6, 2023 - First Reading - Resolution to Remove Outdated Language from Handbook, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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February 6, 2023 - Second Reading - Resolution to Amend the Acceptance of D grades for Transfer Students, Ohio University Faculty Senate

Submissions from 2022

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December 12, 2022 - Passed - Resolution to Endorse the Project Report Conceptualizing Teaching Excellence at Ohio University, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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Decemeber 12, 2022 - First Reading - Resolution to Amend the Acceptance of D grades for Transfer Students to include Out-Of-State and Independent Instituttions, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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November 7, 2022 - First Reading - FS Exec Comm - Resolution to Endorse the Project Report Conceptualizing Teaching Excellence at Ohio University, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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November 7, 2022 - PRC Resolution to Clarify Grievance Procedures Second Reading, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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November 7, 2022 - Second Reading - FS Exec Comm - Resolution to update the parliamentary authority governing Faculty Senate, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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October 10, 2022 - Approved - FS Exec Comm - TLA Teaching Excellence Resolution and Report, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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October 10, 2022 - First Reading - Resolution to revise language about eligibility for the University Professor Award, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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October 10, 2022 - First Reading - Resolution to update the parliamentary authority governing Faculty Senate, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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October 10, 2022 - PRC-RS1-Resolution to Clarify Grievance Procedures, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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June 26, 2022 - Executive Committee - Interdisciplinary and Cross Departmental Hires, Angela Brock

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May 2, 2022 - First Reading - Resolution to Update Policy on Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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May 2, 2022 - First Reading - Sense of the Senate Resolution: Ohio University Textbook Auto Adoption Policy, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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May 2, 2022 - Second Reading - Resolution to Allow Accelerated Graduate Pathways and Early Admission to Non-Degree Graduate Programs, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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May 2, 2022 - Third Reading - Resolution to Clarify Differential Workload Distributions for RHE Faculty in the Faculty Handbook, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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April 4, 2022 - First Reading - Resolution to Allow Accelerated Graduate Pathways and Early Admission to Non-Degree Graduate Programs, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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April 4, 2022 - First Reading - Resolution to Re-Clarify the Composition of Department and School Promotion and Tenure Documents Under One OHIO, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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April 4, 2022 - Second Reading - Resolution to Clarify Differential Workload Distributions for RHE Faculty in the Faculty Handbook, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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April 4, 2022 - Second Reading - Resolution to Clarify Faculty Handbook Language regarding “Course” and “Class”, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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April 4, 2022 - Second Reading - Resolution to Clarify Grievance Procedures, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 14, 2022 - First Reading - Resolution to Clarify Differential Workload Distributions for RHE Faculty in the Faculty Handbook, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 14, 2022 - First Reading - Resolution to Clarify Faculty Handbook Language regarding “Course” and “Class”, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 14, 2022 - First Reading - Resolution to Clarify Grievance Procedures, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 14, 2022 - Second Reading - EPSA Resolution Certificate Policy Amendment, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 14, 2022 - Second Reading - P&T Resolution to Clarify Departmental and School Expectations for Promotion and Tenure Under One OHIO, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 14, 2022 - Second Reading - P&T Resolution to Clarify Meaning of Inadequate Consideration, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 14, 2022 - Second Reading - P&T Resolution to Clarify the Composition of Department and School Promotion and Tenure Documents Under One OHIO, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 14, 2022 - Second Reading - Resolution to Amend Undergraduate Certificate Description and Requirements, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 14, 2022 - Second Reading - Resolution to Clarify Handbook Language for Dean Evaluations, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 14, 2022 - Second Reading - Resolution to Establish a Leave of Absence Policy for Ph.D., Ed.D., and M.F.A. Students, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 14, 2022 - Second Reading - Resolution to Establish a Limit on Ph.D. Transfer Credit, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 14, 2022 - Second Reading - Resolution to Remove Early Retirement Policy Language, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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February 7, 2022 - First Reading - Resolution to Amend Undergraduate Certificate Description and Requirements, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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February 7, 2022 - First Reading - Resolution to Clarify Departmental and School Expectations for Promotion and Tenure Under One OHIO, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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February 7, 2022 - First Reading - Resolution to Clarify Meaning of Inadequate Consideration, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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February 7, 2022 - First Reading - Resolution to Clarify the Composition of Department and School Promotion and Tenure Documents Under One OHIO, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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February 7, 2022 - First Reading - Resolution to Establish a Leave of Absence Policy for Ph.D., Ed.D., and M.F.A. Students, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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February 7, 2022 - First Reading - Resolution to Remove Early Retirement Policy Language, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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February 7, 2022 - First Reading - Resolution to Require Continuous Enrollment for Ph.D., Ed.D., and M.F.A. Students, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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February 7, 2022 - Second Reading - Resolution on Multi-Year Contracts for Instructional Faculty, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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February 7, 2022 - Second Reading - Resolution to Clarify Handbook Language for Dean Evaluations, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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February 7, 2022 - Second Reading - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Instructional Faculty Renewal, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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January 24, 2022 - Fourth Reading - Resolution on Policies on Leadership Searches, Ohio University Faculty Senate

Submissions from 2021

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December 13, 2021 - First Reading - Resolution on Multi-Year Contracts for Instructional Faculty, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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December 13, 2021 - First Reading - Resolution to Clarify University Faculty Fellowship Leaves, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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December 13, 2021 - First Reading - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Instructional Faculty Renewal, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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December 13, 2021 - Second Reading (formerly tabled) - Resolution on Policies on Leadership Searches, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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December 13, 2021 - Third Reading - Sense of the Senate Resolution on the Inclusion of Bonuses in Contracts, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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October 22, 2021 - Second Reading - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Changing the Management Structure of the Chief Financial Officer Position, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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October 22, 2021 - Second Reading - Sense of the Senate Resolution?on the Inclusion of Bonuses in Contracts, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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October 20, 2021 - Second Reading - Resolution on Policies on Leadership Searches, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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October 4, 2021 - First Reading - Resolution Clarifying Next Step to be Taken After an Affirmative Decision Made by the Standing Committee on P&T Regarding a P&T Appeal, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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October 4, 2021 - Passed - Resolution to Change the Faculty Handbook to Allow Online or Hybrid Meetings and Voting, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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September 13, 2021 - First Reading - Resolution on Policies on Leadership Searches, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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September 13, 2021 - First Reading - Resolution to?Change the Faculty Handbook to Allow Online or Hybrid Meetings and Voting, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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September 13, 2021 - Resolution to?Change the Faculty Handbook to Allow Virtual or Hybrid Meetings and Voting, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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May 3, 2021 - Approved - Resolution to Form a Committee Charged with Reviewing and Changing the Scheduling Process for Regional Campus Course Offerings, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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May 3, 2021 - Approved - Resolution to Seek Parity in Budgetary Cuts to Expenses of Administrative and Academic Units, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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May 3, 2021 - Provost Letter in Response to Resolution to Form a Committee Charged with Reviewing and Changing the Scheduling Process for Regional Campus Course Offerings, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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April 5, 2021 - Second Reading - Resolution in Support of Recommendations for Instructional Evaluations, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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April 5, 2021 - Second Reading - Resolution Regarding Privileging the Academic Mission When Allocating University Resources, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 13, 2021 - First Reading - Resolution to Clarify Handbook Language for Dean Evaluations, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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March 1, 2021 - Resolution in Support of Recommendations for Instructional Evaluations, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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February 8, 2021 - Sense of the Senate Resolution on the Yusuf Kalyango De-Tenuring Hearing, Ohio University Faculty Senate

Submissions from 2020

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December 14, 2020 - First Reading - Resolution to Modify Undergraduate Catalog of Entry Policy, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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December 14, 2020 - Second Reading - Resolution Regarding Reinstatement of Faculty Purchasing Card Privileges, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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December 14, 2020 - Second Reading - Resolution to Support the Ohio Faculty Council’s Statement on the Reorganization and the Role of Faculty, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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November 2, 2020 - Resolution Regarding the Reinstatement of Faculty Purchasing Card Privileges, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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November 2, 2020 - Sense-of-the-Senate Resolution to Support the Ohio Faculty Council, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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October 13, 2020 - First Reading - Resolution to Modify Language about the Ohio Transfer Module in Undergraduate Catalog, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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September 14, 2020 - Resolution Regarding the Postponement of Atheltic Events, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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May 4, 2020 - First Reading - Resolution Changes to FS Handbook P&T language necessitated by One OHIO, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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May 4, 2020 - First Reading - Resolution Changes to FS Handbook required by One OHIO (part 2), Ohio University Faculty Senate

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May 4, 2020 - First Reading - Sense-of-the-Senate Resolution on Faculty Safety after COVID-19 Suspension, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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May 4, 2020 - Second Reading - Resolution Amending the Undergraduate Catalog on Major Residency for the Associate of Technical Study Degree, Ohio University Faculty Senate

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April 6, 2020 - First Reading - Resolution to change FS handbook languge to support One OHIO integration, Ohio University Faculty Senate