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New Senator Orientation

When

3 – 4:30 p.m., Aug. 19, 2026

AGENDA 

  1. Welcome!  Leila Hudson, Chair of University Faculty (5 min.)
    1. Introductory Remarks:  Mona Hymel, Chair, Faculty Senate (5 min.)
       
  2. Constitution and Bylaws:  Susan Miller-Cochran, Secretary, Faculty Senate (20 min.)
     
  3. Conducting Senate Business
    1. Parliamentary Procedure: Susan Miller-Cochran, Secretary, Faculty Senate (10 min.)
    2. Meeting Agenda and Senate Action: Mona Hymel, Chair, Faculty Senate (10 min.)
    3. Minutes: Susan Miller-Cochran, Secretary, Faculty Senate (5 min.)
       
  4. Organization of Faculty Senate and Committee Structure
    1. Senate Membership: Susan Miller-Cochran, Secretary, Faculty Senate (10 min.)
    2. Role of Officers: Mona Hymel, Chair, Faculty Senate (5 min.)
    3. Committee Structure: Leila Hudson, Chair of University Faculty (10 min.)
      1. General Standing Committees
      2. University-Wide Committees
      3. Faculty Senate Committees
      4. Ad Hoc Committees
         
  5. Responsibilities of Senators: Mona Hymel, Chair, Faculty Senate (10 min.)
     
  6. Questions?