Faculty Senate
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as your Faculty Senate President this year. I am both excited and a little nervous because the Faculty Senate plays a central role in our Shared Governance system. Our official charge is “to promote the growth and improvement of higher education at UNA and in the State of Alabama; to facilitate communication and cooperation among administrative and faculty personnel; and to ensure the continuing development of our educational programs and policies.”
This means that the Senate is here to be your voice, to keep the lines of communication open, and to make sure the faculty perspective is always part of the conversation. I’ll do my best this year to make sure that remains true.
I encourage all UNA faculty to stay engaged. Talk to your senators, reach out to committee representatives, and don’t be shy about raising ideas or concerns. Shared Governance only works if it’s shared, and your perspective matters.
I look forward to working alongside you this year. Let’s make it a great year.
Roar Lions,
Justin W. Carter
Faculty Senate President 2025–2026
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