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The Faculty Senate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a representative body responsible for faculty and librarian participation in University planning and governance of the campus.


All business pertaining to academic affairs at the University of Massachusetts Amherst must be voted on by the Faculty Senate. Faculty Senate meetings also provide an opportunity for the University community to hear announcements from University leaders, including members of the administration, the Faculty Senate Rules Committee, the Massachusetts Society of Professors, the graduate and undergraduate student government organizations, and others, and presentations on matters of general interest by invited speakers.

Secretary's Notes:

Introduction to the Faculty Senate:

The Faculty Senate provides faculty and librarians at the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a channel for participating in policy-making and governance of the campus. To function well, it needs active participation by librarians and faculty from all areas of campus.