Elections

I am running for BFA Chair, because I believe my experience with faculty governance, both at the campus and system levels, and my commitment to advocating for faculty at all levels can serve the BFA well in a challenging time, which is also one of transition for the organization. I have served the BFA for twelve years and the Faculty Council for four years. I was Chair of the BFA Faculty Affairs Committee for six years, and have been BFA Vice Chair and chair of the Bylaws Committee for the last three years. I have been Faculty Council Chair for two years, and a member of the EPUS committee for four years. I am especially committed to advocating for equitable treatment (including compensation) of all faculty members, including non-tenure track faculty. I am also committed to doing whatever we can to protect the most vulnerable members of our campus community (faculty, students, and staff) at a time when higher education is increasingly subject to external threats, and some groups in particular are being singled out for particularly egregious persecution. 

I would be honored to serve as the BFA Parliamentarian, and I am eager to contribute to this important work. The BFA has recently made significant strides in updating its bylaws and committee charges, and the upcoming years will likely focus on ensuring these updates are functioning as intended. Where necessary, I am committed to collaborating with the Bylaws and Elections Committee, as well as the other executive officers, to address any issues and bring about necessary adjustments. If appropriate, we will make additional changes, as needed and voted on by the BFA.

At a time when academia and American society at-large are facing unprecedented challenges, we must stand united in the face of uncertainty and adversity. As these threats to our ability to carry out our mission continue to grow, it is essential for the Executive Officers—and BFA representatives more broadly—to remain vigilant. In this position, I will work closely with fellow Executive Officers and university officials to ensure CU Boulder remains steadfast in defending our values and thriving through these difficult times. This is work I am deeply passionate about and committed to pursuing.

The duties of the BFA Chair include but are not limited to the following:

· to act as chief administrative officer and head of the Boulder Faculty Assembly;

· to exercise supervision over the organization and its activities;

· to represent and speak for the organization;

· to meet with the Chancellor on a regular basis, at least three times per semester and twice in the summer;

· to meet with the Provost and Academic Affairs Administration at least once per month;

· to preside at meetings of the Executive Committee;

· to refer matters to standing and ad-hoc committees for consideration;

· to sign letters or documents necessary to carry out the will of the Assembly;

· in collaboration with the Immediate Past Chair, to coordinate a new committee chairs’ orientation event at the beginning of the academic year

The Chair-Elect will assume the duties and responsibilities of the Chair in the case of absence or incapacity. In addition, the duties of the Chair-Elect include but are not limited to the following:

· to work closely with the current Chair to understand the responsibilities and operations of the Chair position, ensuring a smooth and peaceful transition of leadership;

· to support the Chair in executing their duties, including attending meetings, helping coordinate initiatives, and representing the BFA in the Chair’s absence;

· to chair the annual Boulder Faculty Senate meeting;

· to join the Chair for meetings with the Chancellor at least twice before transfer of leadership;

· to join the Chair for meetings with the Provost from the start of the spring semester through June 30th;

· to chair or co-chair committees, task forces, or special projects as assigned by the Chair or the BFA;

· to serve on the BFA Bylaws Committee;

· to serve as a Boulder campus representative to the CU System Faculty Council;

· to engage in professional development activities to enhance leadership skills and knowledge relevant to the role and responsibilities of the Chair;

· to develop and implement succession planning strategies to ensure the long-term leadership and sustainability of the BFA; and

· at the end of the Chair-Elect’s term, to automatically assume the position of Chair for the subsequent term, subject to the approval of the BFA if required by circumstances specified in the BFA Standing Rules

The Chair-Elect shall receive a stipend of $15,000 & 1 course release spring semester (1 year term)

The duties of the BFA Parliamentarian and Bylaws and Elections Chair include but are not limited to the following:

· to serve as Chair of the Bylaws and Elections Committee;

· to provide the chairs of standing and special committees with a list of the members of said committees;

· to assist the BFA Coordinator in updating the Assembly Roster;

· to welcome new BFA representatives and explain their role in the Assembly; and

· to welcome new BFA standing committee members and explain their role on said committees

The BFA Parliamentarian shall receive a stipend of $5000 (3-year term)

What are the duties of the Faculty Shared Governance Advisor?

The Faculty Shared Governance Advisor shall:

· advise the BFA Chair and Officers on strategic planning and help with meeting topic planning;

· be knowledgeable on matters that have to do with the Boulder Faculty Senate Constitution, BFA Bylaws and BFA Standing Rules; the CU Faculty Senate Constitution and relevant Regent Law and Policy;

· collaborate with the BFA Chair on communications to the BFA and UCB Faculty Senate;

· keep the BFA Chair apprised of system/Board of Regents’ business impacting Boulder faculty;

· coordinate with the BFA Chair in oversight of the BFA budget and budget management;

· attend BFA Executive and Assembly meetings as a voting member;

· serve as a Boulder campus representative on CU Faculty Council;

· serve on the BFA Bylaws Committee;

· serve as a contact point for school and college shared governance groups

Required Qualifications for the position of Faculty Shared Governance Advisor:

· the Advisor position is open to tenure-track and teaching professors at the rank of Associate or higher;

· the candidate must have been a member of the Boulder Faculty Senate for a minimum of 5 years;

· the candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ service on the BFA or on a BFA Standing Committee

Preferred Qualifications for the position of Faculty Shared Governance Advisor:

· the candidate has been a member of the Boulder Faculty Senate for 10 or more years;

· the candidate has served on a campus faculty council or other campus faculty shared governance body and/or the CU system Faculty Council;

· the candidate has served as a department chair or associate chair, associate dean, program/center director, etc. or has equivalent relevant service experience

The Shared Faculty Governance Advisor shall receive $7,500 & 1 course release per year (3 year term)