The MWSU Faculty Senate enables the instructional faculty to participate effectively in the governance of Missouri Western State University. This includes (but is not be limited to) the following:
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To facilitate communication between the Instructional Faculty and Administration, Boards of Control and Students.
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To make recommendations for the betterment of the member of this Association and of the University.
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To keep the members of this Association informed regarding the operation of the University.
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To make recommendations for the improvement of curriculum, instruction, academic standards, and all matters affecting the education of students of Missouri Western State University.
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To review proposals submitted by and/or to the University Governance Advisory council and make recommendations thereon.
- To elect a Faculty Senate which shall act as the official governing body of this Association.
2026-2027 Meetings
All meetings start at 4 p.m.
Location will be in the Board of Governors Room, Blum 220 unless otherwise noted.
Faculty members and staff are invited and encouraged to attend in person.
Zoom will also be provided for current member of the campus community that are not able to attend.
The tentative schedule for Faculty Senate meetings for this academic year:
2026
August 27 *
September 3 *
October 1
November 5
December 3
2027
January 7
January 21
February 4
February 18
March 4
March 18
April 1
April 15
* Meeting in Blum PDR