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 20-21 Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes
2020-2021 Membership
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Carolin Frank, Chair, School of Natural Sciences, UCAF representative
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David Jennings, Vice Chair, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
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Néstor Oviedo, School of Natural Sciences
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Jayson Beaster-Jones, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, UCFW representative
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Mehmet Baykara, School of Engineering
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Tea Lempiälä, School of Engineering
Ex-Officio (non-voting):
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Zulema Valdez, Associate Vice Provost for the Faculty (alternate for Teenie Matlock, Vice Provost for the Faculty)
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Robin DeLugan, Senate Chair, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
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LeRoy Westerling, Senate Vice Chair, School of Engineering
Corresponding System Committees:
Contact:
Naoko Kada
Senior Analyst
Phone: 209-200-9728