The Faculty Advisory Committee functions in three areas to support the faculty of the University. As articulated in the University Statutes, the FAC:

• Provides for the orderly voicing of suggestions for the good of the University;
• Affords added recourse for the consideration of grievances;
• a channel for direct and concerted communication between the faculty and the administrative officers of the University, its colleges, schools, institutes, divisions and other administrative units.

In performing these functions, the FAC investigates complaints, holds consultations with individuals and, when necessary, provides the results of these investigations to the University Administration. All matters are held in complete confidence except as the person bringing the grievance and the FAC agree to the contrary.

In addition to the above, FAC may be called upon for the following:

• The Statutes refers to the role of FAC in cases of potential cause for dismissal or reassignment of duties of tenured faculty.
• UIC Faculty policies refers the role of FAC in Severe Sanctions other than Dismissal for Cause (802)

Contact the Chair, Sandy De Groote at sgroote@uic.edu, with questions and concerns.

Additional Resources:

• Office for Access and Equity
• Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Faculty HR Resources
• Faculty Policies and Procedures
• University Ethics and Compliance Office