Faculty / Staff

Faculty Assembly

The Faculty Assembly is the discussion and final decision making forum of the Ramapo College faculty as a whole. It meets three times per semester to discuss and vote on matters of importance to the faculty. All faculty are expected to responsibly participate in Faculty Assembly discussions and decisions.

Faculty Assembly Executive Council

The Faculty Assembly Executive Council (FAEC) meets weekly to serve the interests of the Ramapo College faculty. Whereas the entire faculty, as a whole, meets three times a semester to discuss and/or vote on matters of importance, it is the Executive Council that meets to ensure the faculty’s voice in the shared governance of the college. Ongoing communication between the faculty and the college administration is an essential function of the Executive Council. To this end, Executive Council representatives report regularly to their respective schools, and poll them for agenda items, points of view, and matters of concern. While operational and emergency decision making powers are granted to the Executive Council and the Faculty Assembly President, matters of great academic importance are reserved for discussions and decisions by the Faculty Assembly.

Faculty Assembly President

The Faculty Assembly President represents the ongoing day to day interests of the Ramapo College faculty. It is the President's duty to administer the functioning operation of Faculty Assembly meetings and the Executive Council. The president chairs Faculty Assembly and Executive Council sessions, and ensures the dissemination of information to the faculty as a whole. The Faculty President is empowered to make decisions on behalf of the faculty in time-sensitive situations. The President also represents the faculty at important academic committees such as the Provost’s Council, various administrative meetings, and the Board of Trustees. The Faculty Assembly President meets with the Provost and the College President on a regular basis, and represents the faculty at ceremonial and official functions.

Academic Review Committee

The Academic Review Committee (ARC) is the standing committee of the Faculty Assembly charged with reviewing academic policies, evaluating new programs, overseeing the General Education program, and making recommendations on these
areas to the Faculty Assembly. It also approves new courses. ARC has a representative from each academic unit and meets weekly.