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10 March 2022, updated 21 March 2022 (public meetings clarified, signed) The Faculty Senate advises UCF’s administration and Board of Trustees on how to run the university, a process called “shared governance,” which is enshrined in the Florida Constitution. Much of shared governance happens when our committees meet with vice presidents and other campus leaders…

24 January 2022 At the UCF Board of Trustees meeting on November 18, 2021, the BOT unanimously approved a $197,000 bonus for President Alexander Cartwright. Many faculty expressed shock, and the United Faculty of Florida held a press conference in protest, given that faculty received just a 2.5% raise offer in a year with 7%…

10 December 2021, updated 14 December 2021 (ratification step added) There is a lot of confusion about how the university negotiates with the United Faculty of Florida and other unions. Since the Senate Chair is a trustee under the Florida Constitution, I have received a number of messages from faculty regarding contract specifics and how…

Thanks for clicking the link in the Senate’s newsletter! Our goal in adding yet another monthly missive to your inbox is to give some regular insightinto the administration and direction of UCF. Think of it as adding a virtual skylight to thethird floor of Millican Hall, allowing faculty to see what the President, Provost, and…

Joseph Harrington, Faculty Senate Chair January 11, 2021 This site’s new design began in the summer of 2020.  Senate Secretary Kristine Shrauger led the team, which included Senate Administrative Assistant Laurie Carroll, web developer Mark Bennett, and communications director Allison Hurtado. Aside from the beautiful new look, check out: – Member photos on committee pages–…