To maintain continuity in Auburn’s academic work, certain existing academic committees will continue their responsibilities for the time being. Relevant committee chairs have been informed and asked to notify members accordingly. As the transition proceeds, the name, composition, structure, scope, function, and other aspects of these particular committees will be reviewed and revised as needed to align with Board policy and the University’s new academic advisory framework.

Faculty Grievance

The committee shall evaluate grievances filed by faculty members and decide whether grievances should proceed to a hearing. Results of the hearing will be forwarded to the President as recommendations for redress.

Membership

The Faculty Grievance Committee shall be composed of: 15 faculty members, one elected member from each academic college, one elected member from the libraries, one elected member from the non-tenure track faculty members of the Cooperative Extension Service who are not included in academic departments, and one elected member from the non-tenure track faculty in University Extension who are not included in academic departments.

Restrictions:

  • The chair shall be elected from within the Grievance Committee and shall serve one year as chair-elect before assuming duties of the chair.

  • No member shall serve more than two consecutive three-year terms.

Members

Name Department/Unit Rotation Year

Xiao Qin, Chair

Samuel Ginn College of Engineering 2028

Li An

College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment 2027

Evelyne Bornier

College of Liberal Arts 2026

Mark Carpenter

College of Sciences and Mathematics 2027

Kassie Conner

AL Cooperative Extension Systems 2029

Tin-Man Lau

College of Architecture, Design, and Construction 2028

Brian McCabe

College of Education 2028

Denis Nadolnyak

College of Agriculture 2027

Satyanarayana Pondugula

College of Veterinary Medicine 2029

Greg Schmidt

Libraries 2027

Mo Shen

Harbert College of Business 2027

Matt Ulmer

Government & Economic Institute, GEDI 2029

Peter Weber

College of Human Sciences 2029

Salisa Westrick

Harrison College of Pharmacy 2028

Barbara Wilder

College of Nursing 2028

Prior to June 5, 2026, Auburn University utilized a University Senate model. Archives and historical records from the University Senate are available. Academic advisory functions are now supported by the Presidential Academic Advisory Council.

Last updated: October 12, 2026