The Faculty Manual is a foundational document setting out, in many respects, the role of the faculty in University governance. It also specifies rights, powers, privileges, and responsibilities of faculty. Insofar as it does so, it is incorporated by reference in all contracts of employment between faculty and the University. All substantive modifications to University policies and benefits referenced in this Manual may occur only after prior consultation with the Faculty Senate (p.ii).
FINAL Proposed Faculty Manual Amendments (Spring 2022)
Initially Proposed Faculty Manual Amendments (Spring 2022)
The initally proposed amendments were introduced at the February 15, 2022, Faculty Senate meeting. Faculty feedback was solicited widely via open fora and Qualtrics. Edits were made based on this feedback, and the SLU President and Provost have approved the proposed amendments. The final text of the amendments will be presented at the March 22nd Faculty Senate meeting. The Senate will be asked to vote to approve the amendments at its April 19th meeting so the Board of Trustees can consider them at its early May meeting.
Effective September 24, 2021
View Final Text of the Proposed Amendments (Spring 2021)
The Board of Trustees adopted these (Spring 2021) amendments on September 24, 2021;
except for amendment #6 (which will be implemented in FY23), they became effective
that day. To be clear, amendment #6--the requirement for third year review of non-tenure
track (NTT) faculty--is now applicable to NTT faculty who are new starting July 1,
2022 and later, and current NTT faculty who, as of July 1, 2022, have been employed
at SLU for under three years.
Other changes made pursuant to a 2016 amendment (Sec. IV):
The Joint Faculty Senate-Provost Committee on the Faculty Manual is authorized to make minor changes that do not alter the substance or meaning of the text and that, as appropriate, reflect current usage. Such changes take effect when made and will be followed by timely documentation on the Faculty Manual website.
Previous Editions of The Faculty Manual
Process for Amendment of The Faculty Manual
The Joint Faculty Senate-Provost Committee on The Faculty Manual coordinates the revision process, including the proposal of revisions, of The Faculty Manual. All proposed amendments are reviewed by and voted upon by the Faculty Senate per the terms of The Faculty Manual.
A multi-step process with opportunities for public comment and review by senators and other faculty is used for amendments to The Faculty Manual. In November 2012, the Faculty Manual Revision Task Force outlined the process which has been in effect since that time. View the summary.
The Joint Faculty Senate-Provost Committee on The Faculty Manual
2021-2022 Membership
Faculty Senate Leadership
- Terry Tomazic, Faculty Senate President
- Ruth Evans, Faculty Senate Past President1
Faculty Representatives Appointed by the Faculty Senate Executive Committee2
- Julie Birkenmaier, professor, School of Social Work, College for Public Health and Social Justice (term ends May 2023)
- Kristine L'Ecuyer, associate professor, School of Nursing (term ends May 2022)
Standing Members
- Miriam Joseph, assistant provost for Academic Policy and Educational Compliance [CHAIR]
- Jane McHowat, associate dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development (SOM)
- Danielle Uy, vice president and general counsel
1 Member will be either the Faculty Senate President-Elect or the currently serving
Faculty Senate Past President.
2 Faculty representatives serve two-year staggered terms, renewable once.