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.
2025-2026 Faculty Council Meeting Schedule
4-5 p.m., Gamble Room, Rush Rhees Library (unless otherwise noted)
- Wednesday, September 3, 2025 (All faculty council meeting, Feldman Ballroom)
- Wednesday, October 1, 2025
- Wednesday, November 5, 2025
- Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- JANUARY—NO REGULAR MEETING
- Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (All faculty council meeting, Feldman Ballroom)
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026*
- Wednesday, May 6, 2026
*March meeting second Wednesday due to Jewish Holiday.
*April meeting third Wednesday due to Jewish Holiday.
2025-2026 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 Spring 2026
Via Zoom and 3-4 p.m.
- January 12
- January 26
- February 9
- February 23
- March 9
- March 23
- April 6
- April 20
- May 4
Contact Us
Stephen Kleene
Steering Committee Chair, Associate Professor of Mathematics
skleene@ur.rochester.edu
Elaine Sia
Senior Vice Provost For Academic Excellence
elaine.sia@rochester.edu