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CALL FOR FACULTY TO ELECT SENATE REPRESENTATIVES Elections are now open for Senators to serve a three-year term, commencing July 1, 2010 and expiring June 30, 2013. Participation by all faculty and chair constituents is critical in the process of selecting new representatives. Faculty Governance Structure Pratt Institute'S ACADEMIC SENATE The Academic Senate serves a vital function as a "faculty/administration governance body that relates directly to the President and Provost without review by any other group” (Senate Bylaw 2A). As specified in Pratt’s Faculty Handbook, “The charter of Pratt Institute vests the Board of Trustees with the primary responsibility for the educational and financial well being of the Institution. The Board, in turn, authorizes the President and administration to direct the Institute in its many and complex operations. The Board, the President, and the administration recognize the important role of the faculty in developing, implementing, and monitoring the content and quality of Institute programs, curricula, and courses. To this end the Institute has established an Academic Senate composed of faculty and chair representatives elected directly by the faculty and chairs of the Institute." Senate Duties Service on the Academic Senate should be seen as both, an honor and duty, for those who carry the highest level of commitment towards the betterment and well-being of Pratt Institute. It is expected that all members will attend meetings on a regular basis, communicate with faculty and chairs and be willing to serve on various standing and ad-hoc committees as the need arises. Meetings The Academic Senate generally meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, from 12:30 to 2:00 PM in the Private Faculty Dining Room. Lunch is provided. Compensation Key Senate positions receive an annual stipend based upon the minimum starting salary in effect for full time professors as defined in the CBA: President, 24% of minimum starting salary; and the Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and standing committee chairs, 12 %. See Senate Compensation Policy in the Faculty Handbook. Compensation for 2009-2010 is based on percentages of the minimum full-time professor salary of $60,000 [24% = $14,400, 12% = $7,200 and 4% = $2,400] CONTACT & INFORMATION If you have questions regarding the Senate or its election process, please contact the Senate’s Chair of Nominations and Elections, Vice-president Patrick Webb. |
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