Faculty Council had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Gary Packard, Interim Senior Vice Provost of Online Initiatives, at a recent council meeting. During his time with us, Dr. Packard provided insights into the future of UAGC and reinforced the collaborative spirit that UAGC values. He also spoke about his commitment to diversity, faculty wellness, and student success. The faculty council values the information provided to us by our special guests and committees. It
is important for us to report to the faculty what we have learned and how we represent our faculty and our future endeavors. For this reason, we're excited to announce the opportunity for you to be involved in Faculty Council. Faculty council co-chairs Dr. Yvonne Lozano and Dr. Cara Metz are excited to announce a call for nominations for the UAGC Faculty Council and subcommittee representative vacancies. The University of Arizona Global Campus Faculty Council creates a structured, formal process through which the Vice Provost can solicit and receive feedback from the faculty. The goal is to ensure the faculty's collective voice is heard on issues essential to fulfilling the university's mission. Faculty participation and involvement in the Faculty Council significantly impact the success of our academic community. We welcome all nominations beginning March 2024. Associate and Full-time Faculty can self-nominate or nominate a colleague within their designated program. Nominations are due by April 30, and formal elections will be held May 1-15, 2024, to appoint new representatives for a two-year term. All newly elected (incoming) representatives will be formally announced in college meetings by the end of May 2024. Newly elected representatives will begin their terms on July 1, 2024. Why join the UAGC Faculty Council? • Support UAGC in building and promoting existing academic endeavors, • An opportunity to work with colleagues from other departments, • Service to the faculty council is an essential aspect of academic life at UAGC, • The strength of our university relies heavily on the commitment of faculty to act as a community of interdependent members rather than as a body of independent individuals. The Faculty Council structure consists of several subcommittees: • Curriculum and Assessment Steering Committee - supports developing and assessing academic programs that align with the university's mission. • Promotion Advisory Committee - reviews confidential faculty applications for rank promotion. • Doctoral Advisory Committee – provides faculty perspectives to support doctoral culture, student progression, and retention.
Interested? Contact your Assistant Dean to self-nominate or nominate a colleague. Listed below are the current Faculty Council and sub-committee representative vacancies.
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