Faculty Senate
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Senate Calendar 2026-2027
Faculty Senate meets on Fridays three times per quarter and as needed for special sessions. Structured meeting times are 11:30–1:00, with 11:00–11:30 reserved for meet-and-greet opportunities.
You can attend the meetings remotely here: https://udenver.zoom.us/j/88645774881
Fall Meeting Dates
- September 11, Gregg Kvistad Room, 290 Anderson Academic Commons
- October 9, Gregg Kvistad Room, 290 Anderson Academic Commons
- November 13, Gregg Kvistad Room, 290 Anderson Academic Commons
Winter Meeting Dates
- January 15, Renaissance Room, 3rd Floor, Mary Reed
- February 12, Gregg Kvistad Room, 290 Anderson Academic Commons
- March 12, Gregg Kvistad Room, 290 Anderson Academic Commons
Spring Meeting Dates
- April 9, Gregg Kvistad Room, 290 Anderson Academic Commons
- May 14, Gregg Kvistad Room, 290 Anderson Academic Commons
- June 4, Gregg Kvistad Room, 290 Anderson Academic Commons
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2026-27 Senate Agendas
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2026-27 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes
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Faculty Senate Slides
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The Faculty Senate is the primary body through which faculty participate in the shared governance of the University of Denver.
The Senate is composed of approximately 90 members elected to represent the University's academic units.
Much of the Senate's work is accomplished through its six Standing Committees:
Academic Planning Committee (APC)
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Financial Planning Committee (FPC)
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Nominations, Credentials & Rules (NCR)
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Personnel Committee
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Student Relations Committee (SRC)
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Teaching and Professional Faculty (TPF) Committee
PDF of the descriptions (drawn from the Senate Constitution)
The Faculty Senate Executive Committee (FSEC) includes the Chairs of the five Standing Committees, the President, the President-Elect, the Secretary, and several at-large members. Questions and concerns may be addressed through elected departmental or divisional Senators, or may be addressed to the Senate President at sarah.watamura@du.edu.