The Andrews University Faculty Senate will fulfill the Mission of the University by championing academic quality in the delivery of education services, supporting and advising the University administration, and partnering with the community and Board of Trustees: To Seek Knowledge, Affirm Faith, Change the World. The Faculty Senate shall be a forum that is actively and substantively engaged in the governance and oversight of the daily enterprises of the faculty and academic affairs.

Minutes and Agendas are available in the links to the left.

AU Senate Schedule

2026-2027: Third Wednesday of the month, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Calendar invites will be sent out prior to the meeting to university faculty and adjunct faculty.

• September 16, 2026
• October 21, 2026
• November 18, 2026
• December 9, 2026
• January 20, 2027
• February 17, 2027
• March 10, 2027
• April 21, 2027
• May 19, 2027

The Faculty Senate is part of shared governance at Andrews University. Four standing committees report to the Faculty Senate: the Undergraduate Council, the Graduate Council, the Faculty Policy & Development Council, and the Academic Integrity Council. The Faculty Senate also creates ad hoc committees to work on current problems.