Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate is the officially-recognized governance group for all faculty members at the University of Louisville.
In its advisory role, the Faculty Senate reviews university policies and budgets, proposed academic programs, institutes and centers and any documents affecting faculty, and makes recommendations to the administration on issues of concern for the welfare of the faculty as a whole.
The Faculty Senate consists of 70 members, 68 elected by their unit and two ex-officio voting members. Membership is open to all faculty members. Each unit is allotted a number of representatives according to a formula determined in the bylaws of the Faculty Senate. Faculty Senators serve three-year terms.
Part-time faculty are recognized as vital members of the academic community, and have the opportunity to serve on the Senate's Part-time Faculty Committee.