A Message from the Faculty Senate Chair
Welcome to the Missouri State University Faculty Senate website.
The Faculty Senate is the representational body for the over 700 full-time faculty at Missouri State University. As part of a shared governance model, the Senate oversees curricular issues and provides the administration and Board of Governors with faculty perspectives and recommendations on other matters of concern to faculty. The voting membership includes a representative from every department as well as a representative from each of the professional ranks.
This promises to be a busy year with lots of important changes and initiatives. I encourage faculty members to get involved and participate in the governance of Missouri State University. Such faculty participation promotes collegiality, a diversity of ideas, and a culture of shared responsibility. Membership on Faculty Senate committees is not limited to elected Senators. A complete listing of councils and Faculty Senate committees is available through the “Committees” link. Feel free to attend Faculty Senate meetings and to voice your concerns. Also, make use of this website, it includes a wealth of information including the Faculty Handbook, the Constitution and Bylaws of the Faculty, minutes and agendas from old meetings, information on the curricular proposal process, and an archive of past Senate Actions and Resolutions.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or the Faculty Senate Office for more information. I look forward to working with you.
Dr. Terrel Gallaway, Senate Chair, 2011–2012, 836-5629
2011–12 Faculty Senate Executive Committee
Chair – Dr. Terrel Gallaway
Chair-Elect – Dr. Chris Herr
Secretary – Dr. Cynthia Hail
Parliamentarian – Mr. Ed DeLong
Past Chair – Dr. Rebecca Woodard
Faculty Senate Office - CARR 314C - 836-5257
Sandra Johnson, CAP
Administrative Specialist III