The University Senate is the representative body of the
Arizona State University Academic Assembly.
The University Senate is empowered by the Constitution (see ACD112-01) to “act for the Academic Assembly in matters relating to: academic affairs, personnel policies, faculty-student policies, finances and University services and facilities.” The Academic Assembly consists of all faculty (tenured/tenure-track and career track) and academic professionals who are employed at least .5 FTE, i.e. half-time, as well as members of the Emeritus College. This site provides timely as well as archived information regarding the work of the University Senate and issues facing the university community.
Announcement
The 2025-2026 meeting dates are now available. Please make sure to mark your calendars.
Senator spotlight
November 2025
Bahar Memarian
Assistant Teaching ProfessorIra A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
She is an interdisciplinary educator and researcher with over 10 years of experience in Engineering Education and Design, Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education, Human Factors, and Human Systems Engineering.
ASU News