Faculty Senate

Welcome to the AUS Faculty Senate

Our Mission

The Faculty Senate of American University of Sharjah is an elected body of faculty having fundamental responsibility in the area of educational policy directed toward the effective operation of the university. The exercise of this responsibility is guided by the vision expressed by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed AlQasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and President of AUS, and the mission articulated by the officers of the institution.

The Purpose of the Senate

1. Promote a climate of academic freedom for the university community
2. Advance the instructional mission of the university by maintaining an optimal learning and teaching environment
3. Define and establish standards and procedures of accountability concerning professional faculty ethics and responsibilities, and promote adherence to those standards and procedures
4. Recommend policy on curricula, promotion and other matters that affect faculty
5. Aid the university in making judgments on questions of policy, development and operations, and thereby assist the university in its continuing quest for excellence
6. Foster the professional development, economic well being and quality of life of the faculty