The Faculty Manual (St. Louis Campus)

The Faculty Manual is a foundational document setting out, in many respects, the role of the faculty in Saint Louis University governance.

It also specifies rights, powers, privileges, and responsibilities of faculty.  Insofar as it does so, it is incorporated by reference in all contracts of employment between faculty and the University.  All substantive modifications to University policies and benefits referenced in this Manual may occur only after prior consultation with the Faculty Senate (p.ii).

Note: View a summary of the non-renewal/appeal timeline detailed in Sec. III.I.5. of The Faculty Manual

Revised Faculty Manual

Effective May 2025

COMING SOON: Current Faculty Manual  (2025)

View for reference purposes:

• Text of 2025 Amendments - COMING SOON
• Other 2025 Changes Made Pursuant to Sec. IV of the Manual - COMING SOON

Previous Editions of The Faculty Manual

• 2024
  • Text of 2024 Amendments
  • Other 2024 Changes Made Pursuant to Sec. IV
• 2023
  • Text of 2023 Amendments
  • Other 2023 Changes Made Pursuant to Sec. IV
• 2021
  • Text of 2021 Amendments
  • Other 2021 Changes Made Pursuant to Sec. IV
• 2020
• 2017
• 2016
• 2008
• 2006
• 1994

Process for Amendment of The Faculty Manual

The Joint Provost-Faculty Senate Committee on The Faculty Manual coordinates the revision process, including the proposal of revisions, of The Faculty Manual. All proposed amendments are reviewed by and voted upon by the Faculty Senate per the terms of The Faculty Manual.

A multi-step process with opportunities for public comment and review by senators and other faculty is used for amendments to The Faculty Manual. In November 2012, the Faculty Manual Revision Task Force outlined the process which has been in effect since that time. 

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The Joint Office of the Provost-Faculty Senate Committee on The Faculty Manual

2024-2025 Membership

Faculty Senate Leadership

• Christine Rollins, Faculty Senate president
• Joe Lyons, Faculty Senate president-elect¹

Faculty Representatives Appointed by the Faculty Senate Executive Committee²

• Michael Goldwasser, professor, School of Science and Engineering (term ends May 2026)
• Julie Howe, associate professor, Doisy College of Health Sciences (term ends May 2025)

Standing Members

• April Trees, associate provost (Chair)
• Christine Rogers, manager Office of Faculty Affairs (Office of the Provost)
• Jane McHowat, associate dean for faculty affairs and professional development (SOM)
• Danielle Uy, vice president and general counsel

¹ Member will be either the Faculty Senate president-elect or the currently serving Faculty Senate past president.
²  Faculty representatives serve two-year staggered terms, renewable once.