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
Submissions from 2009
April 13, 2009 - Passed - Resolution Specifying the Minimum Number of Hours to Graduate after the Transition from Quarters to Semesters for Undergraduate Student, Ohio University Faculty Senate
April 13, 2009 - Passed - Resolution to Clarify Faculty Handbook Language Related to the Composition of Search Committees for Executive Academic Officers, Ohio University Faculty Senate
April 10, 2009 - General Education in Quarters and Semesters, Ohio University Faculty Senate
March 9, 2009 - Resolution to Approve BPC Recommended Changes on Employee Health Benefits Costs, Ohio University Faculty Senate
March 9, 2009 - Resolution to Approve Health Care Cost Savings of $860K, Ohio University Faculty Senate
March 9, 2009 - Resolution to Defend the Faculty Handbook and Approve $1.5 Million Cost Shifts on Health Benefits Initiated in FY08, Ohio University Faculty Senate
March 6, 2009 - Resolution Specifying the Minimum Number of Hours to Graduate after the Transition from Quarters to Semesters draft, Ohio University Faculty Senate
January 12, 2009 - Final - Resolution to Change Faculty Handbook Language on Syllabus Statements about Academic Integrity, Ohio University Faculty Senate
January 12, 2009 - Final Version - Resolution on the Provost Search, Ohio University Faculty Senate
January 12, 2009 - Passed - A Resolution to Change Faculty Handbook Language on Grade Appeals Involving Academic Misconduct, Ohio University Faculty Senate
January 12, 2009 - Passed - Resolution to Change Faculty Handbook Language on Academic Dishonesty, Ohio University Faculty Senate
Submissions from 2008
November 4, 2008 - Tabled - Resolution on Academic Integrity, Ohio University Faculty Senate
October 29, 2008 - Resolutions for 5-year Action Plan, Ohio University Faculty Senate
October 13, 2008 - Second Reading - Resolution on Collective Bargaining, Ohio University Faculty Senate
June 9, 2008 - First Reading - Resolution on Collective Bargaining, Ohio University Faculty Senate
May 12, 2008 - First Reading - Motion to establish a university policy on advising, Ohio University Faculty Senate
May 12, 2008 - Motion to Establish a University-Wide Advising Policy, Ohio University Faculty Senate
May 12, 2008 - Passed - Resolution on Evaluation of President and Provost, Ohio University Faculty Senate
May 12, 2008 - Passed - Resolution on Health Benefits Surpluses, Ohio University Faculty Senate
May 12, 2008 - Resolution on Annual Compensation, Ohio University Faculty Senate
May 12, 2008 - Resolution on Faculty Compensation Initiative, Ohio University Faculty Senate
May 12, 2008 - Resolution on Faculty Compensation Initiative, Ohio University Faculty Senate
March 10, 2008 - Passed - Resolution regarding changes to the Faculty Handbook [II.E.1] Procedures for Tenure and Advancement in Rank and Recommendations for Salary Increases, Ohio University Faculty Senate
March 10, 2008 - Passed - Resolution to support Student Senate resolution 0708-20 on the Board of Trustees Policy for Presidential Evaluation, Ohio University Faculty Senate
March 10, 2008 - Resolution to Support Student Senate, Ohio University Faculty Senate
February 12, 2008 - Second Reading - Resolution on a Proposed Amendment to Procedures for Tenure and Advancement in Rank and Recommendations for Salary Increases, Ohio University Faculty Senate
January 14, 2008 - Resolution regarding Changes to the Detenuring Language in the Faculty Handbook [II.D.5.g], Ohio University Faculty Senate
Submissions from 2007
November 19, 2007 - Passed - Revised Resolution on Benefits Committee, Ohio University Faculty Senate
November 19, 2007 - Second Reading - Resolution on Benefits Committee, Ohio University Faculty Senate
November 11, 2007 - Revised Resolutions for Extraordinary Meeting of Faculty Senate, Ohio University Faculty Senate
October 15, 2007 - First Reading - Resolution to Form University Standing Committee on Benefits, Ohio University Faculty Senate
June 11, 2007 - Passed - F&F Resolution to Form USC on Benefits, Ohio University Faculty Senate
June 11, 2007 - Passed - Resolution on Changes to the Detenuring Language in the Faculty Handbook [II.D.5.g], Ohio University Faculty Senate
June 11, 2007 - Passed - Resolution on Shared Governance, Ohio University Faculty Senate
June 11, 2007 - Second Reading - F&F Resolution on Benefits Committee, Ohio University Faculty Senate
June 11, 2007 - Second Reading - Resolution on Changes to the Detenuring Language in the Faculty Handbook [II.D.5.g], Ohio University Faculty Senate
June 11, 2007 - Sense of the Senate Motion on Responsibility Centered Budgeting (RCB) or Responsibility Centered Management (RCM), Ohio University Faculty Senate
April 16, 2007 - Passed - Resolution on Grievance Procedure, Ohio University Faculty Senate
April 16, 2007 - Passed - Resolution Workload Second Version, Ohio University Faculty Senate
March 12, 2007 - Passed - Resolution to Add Learning Outcomes or Objectives to All Syllabi, Ohio University Faculty Senate
February 12, 2007 - Passed - Resolution Early Retirement Summer, Ohio University Faculty Senate