Academic Senate Update
Consistent with the requirements of Senate Bill 37 passed in 2025 by the Texas Legislature, the UT Dallas Faculty Senate was dissolved Sept. 1, 2025. UT Dallas is working to establish a temporary faculty advisory committee as authorized by the UT System Board of Regents. We recognize the important role the faculty plays in the success of the University and look forward to continued collaboration among our campus community. Updates will be made to this page once additional information is available.
Academic Senate
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
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