Faculty Senate of the University of Washington

The Faculty Senate at the University of Washington is a governing body composed of faculty members who represent their colleagues across various departments. It serves as a platform for discussing and advising on academic policies, curriculum development, faculty affairs, and institutional priorities. By providing a formal structure for faculty input and shared governance, the Senate ensures that faculty perspectives influence decision-making processes that affect teaching, research, and the university’s overall direction. It operates within the university’s administrative framework to promote collaboration and uphold academic excellence.