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

SERVICE

Self Nominations for Shared Governance Committees
Participation in shared governance committees offers many opportunities to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students from across campus while serving the university community. Share your committee interests by logging into the Committee Tracker database with your NetID and taking the faculty committee interest survey. Current committee membership, functions, reports, meeting schedule if available, and links to Faculty Policies & Procedures are also available on the Committee Tracker

Divisional Committees
You are invited to nominate members to serve on divisional committees beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year (self-nominations are encouraged). See the page for your division for more information:
Arts & Humanities – December 15
Biological Sciences – December 15
Physical Sciences – December 15
Social Sciences – December 15
Nominations will be accepted until vacancies are filled.

DEADLINES

Divisional Committees Tenure Review | Read More
Arts & Humanities: by noon on December 8 (for January 19 meeting)
Biological Sciences: by noon on December 2 (for January 13 meeting)
Physical Sciences: by noon on January 12 (for February 2 meeting)
Social Sciences: by noon on December 7 (for January 18 meeting)

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 Lectures
The Hilldale Lecture Series showcases distinguished thinkers with contributions to contemporary culture and science. One lecture is funded annually in each division. Department chairs and directors are invited to submit nominations.
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. Department chairs are invited to submit nominations.
Nominations due December 15 | Read more

EVENTS

Women, Trans, & Non-Binary Faculty Mentoring Program Fall Reception
Wednesday, November 30, 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Register | Read more

Tenure Workshops | Register
Arts & Humanities: Thursday, January 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Read more
Biological Sciences: Friday, January 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Read more
Biological Sciences (health science focus): Tuesday, February 7, 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Read more
Physical Sciences: Tuesday, January 17, 2:00-4:00 p.m. | Read more
Social Sciences: Wednesday, January 18, 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Read more