Scheduling Time on a Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda

General Information

Faculty Senate (Senate) meetings are typically held on Thursdays from 12:15 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.at least once per month during the academic year.  Specific information on meeting dates and locations can be found on the Senate website.  Senate meetings are audio-recorded to assist in providing accurate minutes.  As a member of Senate, the provost (non-voting) regularly attends Senate meetings, particularly when policy-related topics are scheduled. 

Any member of the RIT community can submit a charge to the Senate, either directly to the FS Executive Committee (FSEC) during the annual call for charges, or through individual senators.  FSEC reviews each submitted charge and assigns it to one of Senate’s standing committees. Each standing committee receives Senate approved charges during the fall semester. Charges received and assigned at other times during the academic year are addressed as they arise and are able to be accommodated on Senate agendas.  Current committee charges, reports, and membership can be found on the Standing Committees page.  

FSEC typically meets on Mondays and is responsible for setting agendas for full Senate meetings.  For large or complex topics or issues, FSEC may request a preliminary meeting with the presenter(s).

The membership list for FSEC can be found on the Faculty Senate website. 

Administrative support to Faculty Senate is provided by the Faculty Senate Coordinator.

Suggested Protocol

Making Contact.  To request time on an upcoming Senate agenda, visit the Faculty Senate contact page.