The Faculty Affairs Committee (FAC) is a standing committee of the Faculty Senate that develops/revises policies governing all matters related to Faculty Affairs -- including evaluation, leaves, and professional development -- for consideration by the Faculty Senate. This committee also reviews modifications to such policies that are proposed by Academic Affairs, the President, or any other non-Faculty Senate entity.
| Member | Represents | Term | Voting Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Groen (Chair) | Watson College of Education | 2024-2025 | Yes |
| Lasisi Ajayi | Watson College of Education | 2023-2025 | Yes |
| Donna Garcia | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | 2023-2025 | Yes |
| Montgomery Van Wart | Jack H. Brown College of Business | 2024-2026 | Yes |
| Matthew Poole | College of Arts and Letters | 2024-2026 | Yes |
| Fadi Muheidat | College of Natural Sciences | 2024-2026 | Yes |
| Ted Young | AVP of Faculty Affairs and Development | Ex-Officio | No |
Current FAM Statuses
FAM 651.4 – Periodic Review of Department Chairs/School Directors
Referral Date & Reason: Carried over from AY 23-24 – Add procedure to initiate early review
Status: APPROVED by FS agenda 4/8/25 and awaiting signatures
FAM 871.4 – Teaching Resource Center
Referral Date & Reason: Carried over from AY 23-24 – Add more detail on selection of TRC director
Status: COMPLETED proposed revisions; 2nd reading on FS agenda 4/22/25
FAM 652.1 – Evaluation of Tenure Line Faculty
Referral Date & Reason: 3/11/25 – Revise RPT calendar
Status: COMPLETED proposed revisions; 2nd reading on FS agenda 4/22/25
FAM 627.65 – Sabbatical Leaves
Referral Date & Reason: 11/5/24 – CBA calls for creation of sabbatical leave committee
Status: COMPLETED proposed revisions; 1st reading on EC agenda 2/25/25
Ethnic Studies Department RPT Guidelines
Referral Date & Reason: Carried over from AY 23-24
Status: IN PROGRESS
FAM 653.43 – Procedures and Criteria for Range Elevation
Referral Date & Reason: 10/1/24 – Evaluate for alignment with CBA
Status: IN PROGRESS
FAM 653.3 – Faculty Merit Increases and Service Salary Step Increase Programs
Referral Date & Reason: 10/1/24 – Evaluate for alignment with CBA and campus policy
Status: IN PROGRESS
FAM 856.3 – Policy and Procedures for Reviewing a Program for Discontinuance or Merger
Referral Date & Reason: 1/28/25 – Add policy and procedure for suspension of programs
Status: IN PROGRESS
FAM 820.1 – Guidelines for Preparation of Class Schedules
Referral Date & Reason: 2/11/25 – Update; last revised in 1990 and contains quarter language
Status: IN PROGRESS
FAM 854.34 – Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity Committee
Referral Date & Reason: 2/18/25 – Update committee membership
Status: IN PROGRESS
FAM 873.00 – Interruptive Circumstances
Referral Date & Reason: 2/25/25 – Revisit this proposed FAM that was not signed
Status: IN PROGRESS
Annual Reports
Send feedback to FAC by contacting the committee chair, Dr. Mark Groen: Mgroen@csusb.edu