News & Updates (AFS)
AFS News & Updates
Welcome to the Administrative Faculty Senate (AFS) News & Updates page! Here you'll find the latest information on Senate activities, important announcements, and our periodic newsletters.
AFS Highlights & Updates (Newsletters)
Stay informed with our biannual newsletters, offering a comprehensive look at the Administrative Faculty Senate's work, achievements, and upcoming initiatives.
- Spring 2025 Newsletter (Coming Soon!)
- Fall 2024 Newsletter
Current & Pending Resolutions
The AFS is continually working on resolutions that address key issues and propose actions on behalf of the administrative faculty. We encourage you to review current and pending resolutions to understand the Senate's ongoing efforts.
Please note: Resolutions are accessible through the AFS Archives and require a university login.
Resolution AFS-2425-01: Strategic Plan Adoption
Date Approved: October 21, 2024
Status: Approved by Interim President Smith
The AFS formally adopted its Strategic Plan 2024-2025: "Empowering Leadership in Shared Governance," establishing three pillars: Advancing Accountability, Fostering Leadership, and Sustaining Governance. Key actions include new committee structures and a digital repository for resolutions, providing a roadmap for enhanced administrative faculty representation in university decision-making.
Resolution AFS-2425-02: Standardized Inclusive Search Procedures
Date Approved: March 17, 2025
Status: Approved by Interim President Smith
Addressing concerns about exclusion, the AFS called for standardized, inclusive search procedures for all senior campus leadership positions. This mandates formalized procedures, consultation with key senates and unions, and clear guidelines for stakeholder representation, ensuring administrative faculty voices are included in critical hiring.
Resolution AFS-2425-03: Constitution and By-Laws Presidential Approval
Date Submitted: May 19, 2025
Status: Approved by Interim President Smith
The AFS submitted its revised Constitution and By-Laws for presidential approval, modernizing its governance. Major improvements include a structured committee system, a President-Elect position, and a formalized resolution review process, creating a sustainable framework for administrative faculty representation and advocacy.
Other Updates
Check back regularly for additional announcements, event information, and other important updates from the Administrative Faculty Senate.