UE Faculty Agree to Bylaw Changes

Board of Trustees Adds Faculty Representatives on Eight Committees

Evansville, IN (12/02/2020) — The University of Evansville has approved bylaw changes that will provide the Faculty an enhanced role in Board of Trustee activities.

The Board of Trustees voted unanimously in October to offer a proposal that will appoint a non-voting Faculty Representative to eight standing committees of the Board. These representatives are in addition to the current Faculty Observer position who attends meetings of the Board of Trustees.

The proposal required two-thirds approval by a vote of faculty members. The proposal passed by a vote of 75 to 23 with 5 abstentions, surpassing the required two-thirds approval.

"With the creation of eight Faculty Representative positions, we are providing our faculty a greater opportunity to discuss policies and decisions considered by the Board of Trustees," said University of Evansville Board of Trustees Chair, Linda White. "We appreciate the faculty's dedication to our University and look forward to working collaboratively on our shared vision of creating a meaningful and financially sustainable future for UE."

The standing committees that will include faculty representation are Academic Affairs, Athletics, Diversity, Enrollment and Marketing, Institutional Advancement, International Engagement, Investment, and Student Affairs.