| For most of the last century, Wright Fountain stood as a campus icon. Now, two years after underground utilities failures forced the old fountain’s removal, the new Trustees Fountain at Wright Circle has risen to take its place. To learn more. |
Welcome to East Carolina University!On behalf of the faculty at East Carolina University, I would like to welcome you to our university. As Chair of the Faculty, I will be available to answer any questions that might arise as you progress through this new phase in your academic career, including teaching, research, and service activities. In your first year as a faculty member, being able to navigate the myriad of policies, procedures, and deadlines, including understanding the Faculty Manual and being aware of the actions of the Faculty Senate, is essential. East Carolina University maintains a strong, long-standing, shared governance structure. In its 44th year, the Faculty Senate is the legislative, advisory, and primary faculty governance body for faculty representation at East Carolina University. This body provides the means by which faculty are able to fulfill their responsibilities with respect to academic and educational policies and other affairs of East Carolina University. The Faculty Senate is comprised of elected members of the general faculty and senior administrators who serve as ex-officio members. The general faculty comprise the general electorate, and the Faculty Senate is the legislative and advisory body representing them. The functions, duties, and privileges of these two bodies (the general faculty and the Faculty Senate) are stipulated in the ECU Faculty Manual, Appendix A. “Faculty Constitution” and exercised under the authority of the University Chancellor. The Faculty Senate and the various standing Faculty Senate Committees (Academic, Administrative, Appellate) serve as the primary media for the essential joint effort of faculty and administration in the government of East Carolina University, which constitutes shared governance. The Chancellor and the Chair of the Faculty facilitate communication that enables continuing and effective faculty participation in all aspects of the University community. An overview of the Faculty Senate is available on the Faculty Senate website, www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/fsonline, as well as a listing of Key Sections of the ECU Faculty Manual. All activities relating to the Faculty Senate (including University calendars; unit codes of operation; Faculty Manual; and standing academic, administrative, and appellate committee structures) are available on the Faculty Senate website. I look forward to meeting you at New Faculty Orientation. Please feel free to stop by the Faculty Senate office, located at 140 Rawl Annex (across from the Wright Student Store) anytime you have a question or concern that needs to be addressed. Congratulations on your new faculty position at East Carolina University! Marianna Walker, Ph.D., Chair of the Faculty Associate Professor Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders |
