Key Documents

Faculty Senate References

Mission Statement

The Mission of the UCA Faculty Senate is to promote shared governance at UCA by representing faculty interests, questions, and concerns in support of UCA’s commitment to academic vitality, integrity, and diversity (AVID). In its work, the Faculty Senate is motivated by a commitment to support student learning, facilitate communication, protect academic freedom, and advance faculty welfare. Approved  March 16, 2020

Senate Constitution See the Faculty Handbook, (Chapter 2, Section V).
Faculty Senate Bylaws, (Updated September 18, 2024)
A Working Manual of the Faculty Senate

 2017-2018

Will be added at the end of Spring 2018 semester

2016-2017

Kaye McKinzie Summary

2015-2016

Ben Rowley Summary

2014-2015

UCA Faculty Senate Newsletter

2011-2012

Address to Board of Trustees (May 4, 2012)
Opening Meeting Faculty Address (September 1, 2011)
Address to Board of Trustees (August 26, 2011)

 2010-2011

Amended Resident Masters Resolution (February 8, 2011)

 2009-2010

Response to General Education Editorial (Conrad Shumaker) (November, 2009)
Academic Integrity Policy Draft (November 10, 2009)
Address to Board of Trustees (November 6, 2009)
Opening Faculty Meeting Address (August 27, 2009)

 2008-2009

Miss UCA Scholarship Pageant Inquiry
Cost Benefit Analysis of UCA’s Concurrent Enrollment Program
Address to the Board of Trustees (February 6, 2009)
Task Force Report on Higher Education Remediation, Retention, and Graduation Rates
Address to the Board of Trustees (July 25, 2008)
Concurrent Enrollment Policy Guidelines
Faculty Pay Distribution Changes 2008