Faculty Advisory Council
A university's foundation is its faculty. On Aug. 29, 2025, The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents authorized the creation of a new Faculty Advisory Council (FAC) under System Policy 12.04. The FAC will serve in an advisory capacity to the president on matters directly related to the academic programs of the institution.
Important Updates
As part of standing up this new body, the university adopted a University Rule related to the new FAC in alignment with System policy. The rule was developed based on feedback from the university community in compliance with university procedures and provides the guidance for seating this new body.
Working Timeline
Key Documents
These key documents provide the framework for the new FAC.
Supporting Academic Process
As we move through the seating process, three committees were authorized by presidential authority — an Executive Committee Transition Team, the Core Curriculum Council and the University Curriculum Committee — to ensure the continuance of essential university curricular functions. All three committees will end their work when the new Faculty Advisory Council is seated.
- The Executive Committee Transition Team has been formed, consisting of members of the former Faculty Senate Executive Committee and university administrators. They are tasked with overseeing the process of creating and seating the new Faculty Advisory Council. Additionally, this transition team also may advise the Provost and President as needed while there is no university wide faculty advisory group.
- The Core Curriculum Council will continue its work with current membership to advance important curricular initiatives and oversee the upcoming review of general education requirements and the core curriculum, as required by the faculty council law and Texas A&M System Policy.
- Finally, a University Curriculum Committee was established with representatives from every college and school. This committee is charged with reviewing and advising on all curricular matters previously managed by the Faculty Senate. This ensures that new and revised degree programs, credentials and courses will continue to be evaluated by a representative group of faculty with recommendations to the President in the short term, in accordance with accreditation expectations.
Questions? Contact the Faculty Advisory Executive Transition Team