Faculty Governance at Washington University

The Faculty Senate consists of voting members of all schools of the University. Senate meetings are held twice a year.

The Faculty Senate Council of Washington University is the elected governing body of the Faculty Senate. Sixteen representatives serve staggered, three-year terms. Nine divisional representatives are elected by their respective schools, and five at-large representatives and one non-tenure track teaching, research, and practice university representative are elected by the whole faculty senate.  The 2023-2024 Faculty Senate Council roster can be found here.


We are pleased to announce the launch of WashU Ideas, Discourse and Exploration (WIDE) Speaker Series .


Internal Submission Deadline: Proposals reviewed on a rolling basis until program funds are exhausted. 
Cycle: AY2024-2025

Description

Introduction: The purpose of this call for proposals is to provide an opportunity to the WashU community to cultivate inclusive and productive dialogue around complex topics.

Background and Context: This speaker series offers the WashU community the chance to hear from a range of insightful scholars, to engage in personal growth and learning, to celebrate the value of open dialogue and to strive to comprehend the disparate perspectives, motivations, and feelings of others.

Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time faculty members at Washington University at the time of application. Proposals reviewed on a rolling basis until program funds are exhausted.