Faculty Senate
As stated in its bylaws:
Through its duly authorized officers and committees, the Faculty Senate shall play
an active part in the governance of FIT, supplementary to and consistent with the
policies of the Board of Trustees of FIT, as required by the Educational Law, 355,
Section 605.1. The faculty shall participate in the formulation of the policy relating to student
health, scholarship, standards of admission, attendance, and discharge of students,
curriculum and other study programs, the granting of degrees, student activities,
extra-curricular activities, and student disciplines.
Officers
President of the Faculty Senate: Jeffrey Riman
Representatives to the Faculty Council of Community Colleges: Benita Pratt
Secretary: Ellen Lynch
Meetings
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1–2 pm
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 1–2 pm
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1–2 pm
All faculty members are invited to attend Faculty Senate general meetings, which take place each month. Meetings are held remotely using Google Meet. FIT email addresses must be used.
Faculty Senate officers are required to attend the Faculty Senate general meetings and the Executive Committee meetings, which are scheduled every Monday from noon to 1 pm.
Standing Committees
- Executive Committee
- Academic Assessment
- Academic Standards (CAS)
- Curriculum Committee (CWCC)
- Evaluate Administrative Personnel (CEAP)
- Instructional Technology (IT)
- Sabbaticals and Release Time for Research
- Student Affairs
- Tenure and Promotion (CWTP)
More Information
The Office of Faculty Services works in support of the Faculty Senate.