The Rice University Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate is a representative body of the university faculty formed to investigate, discuss, and decide on matters concerning the academic affairs of the university. It was approved for creation on February 28, 2005. The powers and duties of the Senate, the membership of the Senate, Senate elections, and required plenary faculty meetings are specified in the Constitution of the Faculty Senate. The Faculty Senate, ratified by the university faculty in plenary session, replaces the previous Faculty Council form of governance.
Faculty Wiki Page
The Faculty Senate uses a wiki site to share documents with senators and the faculty at large. Access requires login with a net ID.
If you have trouble accessing the wiki, please contact the Faculty Senate administrative assistant at senate@rice.edu
Academic Restart Committee
The Academic Restart Committee, or ARC, is assisting faculty with specific issues and concerns and will provide advice and guidance on critical aspects of academic restart in the fall. Please visit their webpage for more information.
2021-2022 Senate Meeting Schedule
All meetings begin at noon and conclude no later than 2:00 p.m.
September 1, 2021 (via Zoom)
September 29, 2021 (hybrid)
October 27, 2021 (hybrid)
December 1, 2021 (hybrid)
January 26, 2022
February 23, 2022
March 23, 2022
April 20, 2022
Plenary Meetings to Approve Degree Candidates
December 6, 2:00 p.m.
May 5, 4:00 p.m.
State of the University Address
Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
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Chris Johns-Krull |
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Liz Petrick |
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Mike Wolf |
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Brandy McDaniel |
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If you would like to subscribe to the pres-fac or sen-fac email lists, please contact Brandy McDaniel at senate@rice.edu. |
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