Members of the University of Denver Faculty Senate

The Faculty Senate of the University of Denver was established in 1932. Initially called the University Senate, it was formed to address matters of faculty salary and budget deficits that the University faced during the first years of the depression. When it was formed, the Senate consisted of all faculty members of full professional rank, all members of the Board of Trustees and administrative officers of the University. The faculty felt that they were not adequately consulted in matters of salary and budget decisions, and the Senate was formed in part to rectify the situation.

The Faculty Senate has responsibility for setting faculty personnel policies, including salary guidelines, sabbatical leave, faculty review and tenure. The Honors Committee of the Senate awards the Distinguished Teacher award and the University Lecturer for each year, as well as honorary degrees. The Senate was instrumental in the creation of the Core Curriculum, development of policies regarding domestic partner benefits, and was involved in the decision to become a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I school. Over the years the Senate has also been involved in situations affecting the entire University. For example, the ad-hoc Committee on Student Unrest was formed in 1969 to address the student concerns which led to the ???Woodstock West??? action in 1970.

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