Administrative history: Prior to the establishment of the State University of New York (SUNY) as a system in 1948, most campuses had local faculty senates or other organizations. The University Faculty Senate was ultimately created to centralize and govern all of the colleges within the State University of New York system. The University Faculty Senate officially began when the State University Board of Trustees adopted a resolution approving the University Faculty Senate on October 8, 1953. The University Faculty Senate by-laws state: "The Senate shall be the official agency through which the University Faculty engages in the governance of the University. The Senate shall be concerned with effective educational policies and other professional matters within the University." As the university grew new programs and policies were implemented in response to societal needs. The wages and integration of the workforce have been an ongoing issue since the 1960s. Affirmative Action also became a strong topic for SUNY by the 1970s. During his tenure, Chancellor Samuel B. Gould advocated communication between students, faculty, and administrators as a result of the civil unrest on college campuses around the country. The University Faculty Senate continues to provide leadership to the colleges of the State University of New York while providing a forum for representatives to discuss their concerns.
From the description of State University of New York : University Faculty Senate records, 1944- (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 56107750
