The first Faculty Senate meeting for the 2026-27 academic year will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 in 110A Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium.

Faculty Senate meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month during the academic year from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. To learn more, visit the Faculty Senate homepage or email the Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate invites nominations for the 2026 KBOR Faculty of the Year and 2026 President’s Distinguished Service Awards.

The 2026 KBOR Faculty of the Year Award recognizes one tenured, one tenure-track (pre-tenure) and one non-tenure-track faculty at each KBOR institution who have exemplified excellence and commitment to their institution’s mission through teaching, scholarship, research and service (including extension, clinical and library work duties) over the past academic year. Nominations may only be submitted by WSU Faculty Senators. To nominate a faculty member, complete the nomination form and upload the nominee’s accomplishment record, letter of support and summary of accomplishments.

The 2026 President’s Distinguished Service Award recognizes WSU faculty who demonstrate exceptional dedication, caring and service to the WSU community that exceeds the expectations of their duties and responsibilities. Any member of the Wichita State community may submit nominations. To nominate a faculty member, complete the nomination form and upload the nominee’s most recent CV (service record) and a letter of support.

Nomination materials for both awards must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30.

Faculty Senate invites the Wichita State community to submit nominations for outstanding university faculty for the 2026 President’s Distinguished Service Award.

This award recognizes WSU faculty who demonstrate exceptional dedication, caring and service to the WSU community that exceeds the expectations of their duties and responsibilities. Any member of the Wichita State community may submit nominations. Previous recipients of this award are not eligible for nomination.

To nominate a deserving faculty member, complete the nomination form and upload the nominee’s most recent CV (service record) and a letter of support.

Nomination materials must be received by 5 p.m. Jan. 30, 2026.

The Faculty Senate Executive Committee, on behalf of the Faculty Affairs Committee, invites faculty to review the draft of WSU Faculty Workload Policy and share feedback via an anonymous survey.

The survey will close Wednesday, Nov. 19.