JMU Faculty Senate: April 13, 2023 Condemns Actions of Provost

The Resolution of Condemnation of Recent Actions of JMU's Provost was passed by JMU's Faculty senate on April 13, 2023 by a final vote of 36 - 4 (5 abstentions). This blow for shared governance was preceded by the passage of the A&P Transparency & Accountability Resolution (39-3-4), in March. Stop by the JMU Forum … Continue reading JMU Faculty Senate: April 13, 2023 Condemns Actions of Provost

JMU Faculty Senate: March 3, 2023

The Faculty Senate “Resolution Regarding Transparency and Accountability of A&P Appointments within the Division of Academic Affairs” catalogs several instances of non-transparent and intimidating practices in relation to a recent A&P search process. This resolution, introduced in the January 26 Faculty Senate, passed with overwhelming support (39-3) and slight amendment during the March 3, 2023 … Continue reading JMU Faculty Senate: March 3, 2023

AAUP@JMU Comment re: Provost remarks of Feb 23, 2023

In the Provost’s February 2023 remarks to the Faculty Senate (February 23, 2023) and in regard to the Faculty Senate's Transparency and Accountability of Administrative Hires resolution and resolution of Condemnation, Dr. Coltman noted that the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) “stresses that collegiality should not be a basis for evaluation as it is … Continue reading AAUP@JMU Comment re: Provost remarks of Feb 23, 2023