F80: Representation on Faculty Senate and Its Committees

Approved by: Faculty Senate
Effective: April 24, 2018
Responsible FS Committee: Policy Committee
Office Responsible for Administration: Office of the University Secretary

Applicability

All UNM academic faculty, staff, and administrators.

Policy Rationale

The Faculty Constitution affirms the rights of branch community college faculty to be represented in the Faculty Senate and to decide upon the faculty governance procedures best suited to the effective functioning of each individual branch community college.

Policy Statement

In accordance with the procedures established by the Faculty Senate and its component committees, branch community colleges shall have representation on the Faculty Senate Standing Committees and the Faculty Senate. Faculty at branch community colleges shall have the right to create faculty governance bodies, policies, and procedures for their campuses, provided those assemblies do not conflict with the authority and functions of the Faculty Senate described in the Faculty Constitution.

Procedures

No specific procedures required at this time.

Definitions

No specific definitions are required for the Policy Statement.

Contacts

Direct any questions about this policy to the Office of the University Secretary.

Who should read this policy

• Faculty
• Department chairs, academic deans, and other academic administrators and executives.

Related Documents

UNM Regents’ Policy Manual

• Policy 2.14 “Branch Colleges and Off-Campus Education Centers”

Faculty Handbook

• A51: Faculty Constitution “Faculty Constitution, Article II”

History

• July 1, 2025 - Policy format updated to align with FHB A53
• April 24, 2018—Policy Approved by Faculty Senate