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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Garcia (Chair) | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | 2025-26 | Yes |
| Mark Groen | Watson College of Education | 2025-27 | Yes |
| Janine Kremling | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | 2025-27 | Yes |
| Montgomery Van Wart | Jack H. Brown College of Business | 2024-26 | Yes |
| Matthew Poole | College of Arts and Letters | 2024-26 | Yes |
| Fadi Muheidat | College of Natural Sciences | 2024-26 | Yes |
| Ted Young | AVP of Faculty Affairs and Development | Ex-Officio | No |
Current FAM Statuses
Policy | Referral Date & Reason | Status | Notes |
FAM 803.65 Student Grade Grievance Policy | Carried over from AY 23-24 - Make the form more friendly with Adobe Sign | APPROVED by FS 9/24/24 | Reformatted the grievance form; aligned the procedures in the policy with the form; excluded “other academic grievances” from the policy; improved description of deadlines |
FAM 803.5 Policy and Procedures Concerning Academic Dishonesty | Carried over from AY 23-24 - Add considerations for AI | APPROVED by FS 11/19/24 | Added language on generative AI |
FAM 831.33 CAPE Blended Programs Policy | Carried over from AY 23-24 - Improve efficiency of approval procedures | APPROVED by FS 3/4/25 | Revised approval flow for P-forms |
FAM 856.6 Academic Program Review | Carried over from AY 23-24 - Provide more guidance on procedures | APPROVED by FS on 4/8/25 | Added graphics, self-study assessments, and considerations for reassigned time; revised calendar |
FAM 818.9 Class Attendance Policy | Carried over from AY 23-24 - Revise considerations for student athletes | APPROVED by FS on 4/8/25 | Increased class leave time for student athletes |
FAM 822.5 Curriculum Guidelines | Carried over from AY 23-24 - Update | IN PROGRESS | Outdated |
FAM 105.4 Policy Guidelines for the Formation and Review of Institutes and Centers | Carried over from AY 23-24 - Add procedure for renaming centers and institutes | IN PROGRESS | Adding procedure for renaming a center or institute; updating the annual report document, reporting timeline, and evaluation criteria |
FAM 842.4 Policy on the Honors Program | Referred to EPRC on 9/3/24 - Honors Program Director David Marshall presented updates and challenges | IN PROGRESS | Update to reflect changes in the Honors Program regarding admissions, mentoring students, and structure |
FAM 838.4 Policy for GE Program | Referred to EPRC on 10/15/24 - Update; last revised in 1997 | IN PROGRESS | Revisions are being developed in consultation with GE Director Chris Hill |
FAM Statuses: Faculty Affairs Committee (FAC)
FAC members include Mark Groen (Chair), Lasisi Ajayi (WCOE), Donna Garcia (SBS), Monty Van Wart (JHBC), Matthew Poole (CAL), Fadi Muheidat (CNS), and Associate Provost Ted Young. For questions or feedback, please reach out to FAC Chair Mark Groen at MGroen@csusb.edu
Policy | Referral Date & Reason | Status | Notes |
FAM 651.4 Periodic Review of Department Chairs/School Directors | Carried over from AY 23-24 - Add procedure to initiate early review | APPROVED by FS on 4/8/25 | Added policy and procedures for early review in consultation with Chairs Council |
FAM 652.1 Evaluation of Tenure Line Faculty | 3/11/25 - Revise RPT calendar | APPROVED by FS on 5/6/25 | Revised RPT calendar; another appropriate administrator may conduct evaluations as Dean's designee when required by external accreditation standards |
FAM 871.4 Teaching Resource Center | Carried over from AY 23-24 - Add more detail on selection of TRC director | COMPLETED proposed revisions Referred back to FAC by FS on 5/6/25 | Expanded goals of TRC to include DEI and culturally responsive curriculum |
FAM 627.65 Sabbatical Leaves | 11/5/24 - CBA calls for creation of sabbatical leave committee | IN PROGRESS | Moved sabbatical decision-making from departments to a college-level faculty committee |
Ethnic Studies Department RPT Guidelines | Carried over from AY 23-24 | IN PROGRESS | Departmental RPT evaluation guidelines |
FAM 653.43 Procedures and Criteria for Range Elevation | 10/1/24 - Evaluate for alignment with CBA | IN PROGRESS | Lacks alignment with CBA; currently requires “exceeds expectations” in teaching for range elevation |
FAM 653.3 Faculty Merit Increases and Service Salary Step Increase Programs | 10/1/24 - Evaluate for alignment with CBA and campus policy | IN PROGRESS | FAM is outdated |
FAM 856.3 Policy and Procedures for Reviewing a Program for Discontinuance or Merger | 1/28/25 - Add policy and procedure for suspension of programs | IN PROGRESS | CIM has button and form for suspension of programs, but no corresponding policy and procedures are included in the FAM |
FAM 820.1 Guidelines for Preparation of Class Schedules | 2/11/25 - Update; last revised in 1990 and contains quarter language | IN PROGRESS | Recommendation to retain statement, “A class should not be scheduled if under similar circumstances the class has been canceled for low enrollment in previous terms” |
FAM 854.34 Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity Committee | 2/18/25 - Update committee membership | IN PROGRESS | Director of the Center for International Studies and Programs (CISP) (position no longer exists) will be replaced with Associate Dean of CISP as ex-officio member |
FAM 873.00 Interruptive Circumstances | 2/25/25 - Revisit this proposed FAM that was not signed | IN PROGRESS | New FAM was developed by FAC in 22-23 AY but not signed; some departmental RPT guidelines already include consideration of interruptive circumstances |
Send feedback to FAC by contacting the committee chair, Dr. Mark Groen: Mgroen@csusb.edu