Office of the Secretary of the Faculty

Governance News

sifting and winnowing plaque
“Whatever may be the limitations which trammel inquiry elsewhere, we believe that the great State University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth may be found.”
–– Sifting and winnowing plaque at the entrance of Bascom Hall

Open meeting notices

Monthly deadlines and events

Faculty Senator Updates
The first Faculty Senate meeting of the 2023-2024 academic year is on October 2. Please remember to submit updates to your district’s senator and alternate information by early September. Senators may be elected to two consecutive three-year terms. After six years of consecutive service, a two-year lapse is required before serving again.

DEADLINES

Divisional Committees Tenure Review | Read more
Arts & Humanities: by noon on September 14 (for October 12 meeting)
Biological Sciences: by noon on September 8 (for October 6 meeting)
Physical Sciences: by noon on September 7 (for October 5 meeting)
Social Sciences: by noon on September 13 (for October 11 meeting)

University Lectures
The University Lectures Committee considers funding requests for distinguished lecturers by colleges, schools, or departments. These university-wide lectures must be open to the public and should enrich the general intellectual and cultural life of the university community.
Next monthly deadline for applications: September 15 | Read more

Slesinger Awards for Excellence in Mentoring
Slesinger Awards recognize excellent mentoring of women, trans, or non-binary faculty on the tenure track.
Nominations due: October 10 | Read more

Genevieve Gorst Herfurth Award
The Genevieve Gorst Herfurth Award recognizes a currently enrolled doctoral student in the social sciences who has demonstrated outstanding research and scholarly writing accomplishments.
Nominations due: December 15 | Read more

Hilldale Awards
Hilldale Awards recognize distinguished contributions to teaching, research, and service. One faculty member is honored in each division
Nominations due: December 15 | Read more

Hilldale Lectures
The Hilldale Lecture Series showcases distinguished thinkers with contributions to contemporary culture and science. One lecture is funded annually in each division.
Nominations due: December 15 | Read more

EVENTS

New Faculty Welcome for Tenure-Track Faculty
Monday, August, 28, 2023, 11:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. | Register | Read more
Tuesday, August, 29, 2023, 8:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Register | Read more

Faculty Networking Lunch: LGBTQ+ Faculty
Tuesday, September 12, 12:00-1:00 p.m.| Register

Faculty Senate Orientation
Information will be sent via email to all senators and alternates
Friday, September 29, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Faculty Networking Lunch: Anna Julia Cooper & Nellie Y. McKay Fellows
Wednesday, October 4, 12:00-1:00 p.m.| Register 

Hilldale Lecture Series: Healthy Aging: The Interaction of Social and Biological Factors
Monday, October 30, 2023, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. | Read more