Seeking nominations for University Council elections, Faculty Post-Tenure Review Appeals Committee

• Nomination deadline: Friday, Feb. 3

Faculty Senate is seeking nominations, including self-nominations, for four open seats for University Council (UC) and one member for the UC Faculty Post-Tenure Review Appeals Committee (FPTRAC).

UC details

The UC is comprised of faculty, staff, and student representatives and is charged in the UC bylaws with establishing policies and enacting rules and regulations as it deems appropriate for the interests and welfare of the University of Georgia and its academic community. Additionally, the UC acts in advisory capacity to the President and serves as an outlet through which the campus community can voice an opinion regarding University policies and initiatives.

Members of the UC serve a three-year term, with this year beginning Saturday, July 1.

FPTRAC details

The bylaws stipulate that for FPTRAC:

• Each school and college will have one voting member
• The member will be elected by tenured faculty of each school and college
• The member shall be tenured, hold the rank of professor, and serve a three-year term
• While serving on the committee, the member cannot serve on other post-tenure review committees at the school, college, or university level
• The member is not required to also be on the UC

Please send nominations (other/self) to Janette Hill, Faculty Senate president.