Faculty Council

The Faculty Council consists of representatives of the departments and programs in the School of Arts and Sciences and the Hajim School. Most formally, the Council makes decisions concerning curriculum. But the Council also has a role in setting standards for promotion and tenure; recruiting, evaluating, and retaining administrators; and co-curricular aspects of student life. The Council is chaired by the chair of the Steering Committee, who is elected by the Steering committee at the end of each Spring Semester. The committee convenes once per month during the academic year with an All-Faculty Council meeting/reception in September and February.

2024-25 Faculty Council Meeting Schedule

4-5 p.m., Gamble Room (Rush Rhees Library)

  • Wednesday, September 4, 2024 (All faculty council meeting, Feldman Ballroom)
  • Wednesday, October 9, 2024*
  • Wednesday, November 6, 2024
  • Wednesday, December 4, 2024
  • JANUARY—NO REGULAR MEETING
  • Wednesday, February 5, 2025 (All faculty council meeting, Feldman Ballroom)
  • Wednesday, March 5, 2025
  • Wednesday, April 9, 2025
  • Wednesday, May 7, 2025

*October meeting second Wednesday due to Jewish Holiday.

2024-2025 Faculty Council Membership by Division

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee reviews proposals that typically have been approved by the College Curriculum Committee, and/or involve changes to the broader curriculum or policies, on behalf of the Faculty Council. The committee elects its chair during the spring semester for the upcoming academic year. The committee convenes up to twice per month during the academic year.

Steering Committee Meeting Dates Fall 2024

  • August 21, 2024
  • September 4, 2024
  • September 18, 2024
  • October 2, 2024
  • October 16, 2024
  • October 30, 2024
  • November 13, 2024
  • December 4, 2024

Contact Us

Daniel Reichman
Steering Committee Chair, Professor of Anthropology
daniel.reichman@rochester.edu

Elaine Sia
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
esia@mail.rochester.edu