The Ohio University Faculty Senate is an elected representative body that acts on behalf of all OU faculty.
http://www.ohio.edu/facultysenate/
The Faculty Senate is an elected representative body that acts on behalf of all faculty on matters related to:
•University planning
•governance
•resource allocation.
The Senate has primary control over curriculum and academic policies.
It is an advocate for faculty views on all other University policies and practices.
As a key partner in University governance, the Senate provides representatives to all relevant University committees, boards, and task forces.
The Faculty Senate provides a forum for the OU faculty to participate in discussion about their concerns.
The Ohio University Faculty Senate is dedicated to creating and maintaining a University environment that preserves academic freedom and fosters the free exchange of ideas. The Senate does this through representing the interests of OU faculty.