2.22 Faculty Senate Meetings
The regular meetings of the Faculty Senate shall be the last Thursday of the month during the academic year at 11:00 a.m., except December and May. The Faculty Senate shall meet at least twice each semester. Special or emergency meetings may be convened by the chair, signature petition of one-third (1/3) of the Senate members, or a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive Committee.
The business of the Faculty Senate shall be conducted according to the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order. If a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote is required, that majority shall be interpreted to mean an affirmative vote equal to two-thirds (2/3) majority of the senators present and voting. The usual order of business shall be as follows:
- Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting;
- Reports;
- Unfinished business;
- New business.
The Faculty Senate shall have the power to modify the agenda by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of members present and voting. A quorum shall consist of one (1) senator more than a total of fifty percent (50%) of the on-campus Senate members.
Effective Date
Approved by Board of Curators: January 15, 2026