Joint Statement from the Faculty Senate chair
and the Faculty Senate Ad Hoc Governance
Committee co-chairs

May 19, 2006

The Board's actions bring increases in oversight, transparency, accountability, and faculty voice. The consultative approach that has marked Board reform has strengthened American University. We urge the Board to continue with this approach to governance.

Jonathan Loesberg, Chair, American University Faculty Senate

Anthony Ahrens, Past Chair, American University Faculty Senate, Co-Chair, Faculty Senate ad hoc Governance Committee

Stephen Silvia, Co-Chair, Faculty Senate ad hoc Governance Committee