Faculty Welfare and Academic Freedom (FWAF)

Duties

The Committee on Faculty Welfare and Academic Freedom (FWAF) considers and advises on matters related to the welfare of faculty, and reviews and makes recommendations with respect to any University-related issues that may affect the academic freedom of the University Community. Topics for consideration include salaries, benefits, insurance, retirement, housing, and conditions of employment. FWAF maintains liaison with the University Committee on Faculty Welfare (UCFW) and the University Committee on Academic Freedom (UCAF).

For a complete description of FWAF’s duties please see the committee’s bylaws.

AY 24-25 Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes

2024-2025 Membership

Current Members:

Jayson Beaster-Jones, Chair, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, UCFW Representative
Yanbao Ma, Vice-Chair, School of Engineering
Kinjal Dasbiswas, School of Natural Sciences
Amelia Farid, School of Natural Sciences
Jennifer Lu, School of Engineering, UCAF Representative
Kit Myers, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (Term begins 10/16/24)
Beth Nowadnick, School of Engineering
Jack Vevea, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (Term begins 10/16/24)

Former Member:

Ma Vang, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (Membership ended on 10/9/24)

Ex-Officio (non-voting):

Kevin Mitchell, Senate Chair, School of Natural Sciences
Courtenay Monroe, Senate Vice-Chair, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
Tom Hansford, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel (or alternate)