The Academic Senate has primary responsibility in curriculum and general academic policy, and works closely with the administration in other areas of university life.

The principal representative body in the faculty governance system of UT Dallas consists of 51 Senators elected annually from and by the general faculty. It has primary responsibility in matters related to curriculum and general academic policy. It works closely with the administration in other areas of university life.

Senate Leadership

Contact Senate leaders

  • Speaker of the Faculty: Dr. Michael Kesden
  • Secretary of the Faculty: Dr. Sarah Moore
  • Vice Speaker of the Faculty: Dr. Syam Menon
  • Vice Speaker of the Faculty: Dr. Amy Walker
  • Administrative Support: Tandiwe Maithya