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Faculty representation in shared governance
RIT’s Faculty Senate consists of a membership elected by the various colleges, and is one of the three governance groups whose representatives constitute the voting members of RIT’s University Council.
Senate ensures faculty participation in shared governance at RIT. That commitment necessitates timely communications on issues, concerns, and pending changes to the rules and regulations by which RIT will transition from “Very Good to Great.”
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Interested in what Faculty Senate work is being done? Review the Senate Policies and Curriculum Under Review
Senate Presentation Request Form
Please complete the presentation form if you would like to be added to an upcoming Senate agenda.
RIT Faculty in the News
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September 21, 2026
A job apocalypse?
World Finance speaks with Pencheng Shi, associate dean for research at RIT’s Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, about how AI could reshape the workforce, increasing demand for human-centered skills while threatening entry-level jobs and raising concerns about inequality and overreliance on AI. -
September 21, 2026
RGH celebrates seven decades of care, innovation in Rochester
Rochester Business Journal highlights RIT’s partnership with Rochester General Hospital through the RGH Innovation Lab, which connects students with healthcare teams to develop practical solutions for patients and caregivers.
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September 18, 2026
Saenz named Hispanic Business Person of the Year
Rochester Business Journal highlights RIT School of Communication lecturer Julio Sáenz, WXXI’s chief content officer, who was named the 2026 Hispanic Business Person of the Year by the Rochester Hispanic Business Association.
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September 18, 2026
Unboxed: The Topography of Josh Owen Reveals an Evolving Archive of Design
Design Magazine features Josh Owen, Vignelli Distinguished Professor of Design and director of the Vignelli Center for Design Studies, and his Unboxed: The Topography of Josh Owen exhibition at RIT City Art Space, which explores his creative career through a modular installation of 55 works.