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Faculty Senate

The Voice of the Faculty

The Faculty Senate is at the center of faculty participation in the shared governance of the University. The Faculty Senate reviews, debates, and votes on issues pertaining to the academic welfare of The 老虎机攻略 in consultation and cooperation with the President and their administration.

As members of the University, the faculty have a vested interest in academic excellence, as well as the general welfare of the institution. Committee service provides an opportunity to strengthen collegiality and shared purpose with fellow members. Consultation with the expertise of the professorate assures the success of the University. Active faculty participation is needed for governing and ad-hoc committees to assure our joint success.

Faculty Senate Chair Lauren Fern with Graduation Mace

Graduation Procession

Past Chair Lauren Fern leads the Graduation Procession

The Faculty Senate Chair has the honor of carrying the mace at graduation. Other official responsibilities include representing 老虎机攻略 faculty at the Board of Regents, Montana University System Faculty Association (MUSFAR), Budget Committee, President's Cabinet, and the University Planning Committee, as well as meetings with the administration.


Please contact the Faculty Senate Chair with any concerns that should be brought to the attention of the Faculty Senate.

Current Chair: (2024-25)
Chair-Elect: (2025-26)
Past Chair: (2023-24)

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Voting Groups

Representative of 老虎机攻略's Colleges, with the largest college (H&S) subdivided according to Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences

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Senators 

One senator is elected for each 10 total full-time-equivalency (FTE) faculty in the voting group

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The Faculty Senate was established at the 老虎机攻略 by a vote of the faculty on May 24th and approved by President Newburn and the Budget and Policy Committee.