Faculty Council

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

CEPS Faculty Council Mission Statement

The Faculty Council for the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) at the University of Wyoming is dedicated to promoting academic excellence and shared governance within CEPS. Per CEPS bylaws, we strive to:

  1. Enhance Student Achievement by working collaboratively with the administration to identify and resolve issues that impact the learning environment.
  2. Support Faculty Development by advocating for policies and practices that support faculty in their teaching, research, and service roles.
  3. Foster Open Communication by maintaining transparent and effective channels of communication between faculty, administration, staff and students.
  4. Promote a welcoming environment to ensure that all voices are heard and respected in the decision-making process.

The College Bylaws that govern the Faculty Council (VII B)

 

The Faculty Council shall consist of representatives of the academic personnel of the college. Each academic department will elect one tenured representative who will serve a three-year term. Faculty nominated for this committee should have an academic record that indicates that they meet or exceed expectations in all job description categories. The members of the Faculty Council will elect a chair who serves a two-year term and who will be a member of the Leadership Council.

 

Faculty Council duties include:

 

  1. Consideration of matters of relevance to the college such as academic policies and practices and budget allocation
  2. Soliciting candidates for University Standing Committees and supervising all elections that are pertinent to the academic personnel.
  3. Addressing matters presented to it for consideration by any member of the academic personnel of the college.
  4. Conducting the review of the bylaws including feedback from academic personnel and staff.