Share Your Input on Full-Time Faculty Workload Policy by January 28

This message was shared with faculty on January 21, 2026.

Dear Colleagues,

We are writing to remind you that the University Advisory Committee (UAC) on Faculty Workload Policy would like your input as we develop an updated policy for full-time faculty and the deadline to do that is January 28.

The Consistent and Effective Policies and Practices (CEPP) Workstream laid the groundwork through a framework centered on equity, transparency, flexibility, and accountability, which are principles guiding the UAC's drafting process. Their research and Faculty Senate presentation provide additional context.

We have created an anonymous survey to provide you with opportunities to share thoughts on the framework's guiding principles and to suggest elements for the initial policy draft. The UAC is crafting a policy that recognizes the full scope of faculty contributions including teaching, research, scholarship, creative work, service, and where applicable, clinical care.

What we need from you

Please take this brief, anonymous survey
Submit by Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Once we have an initial draft of the new policy, engagement will continue through listening sessions, Faculty Senate consultation, and coordination with General Counsel and Academic Transformation Co-Sponsors.

Thank you for lending your voice to this milestone moment that is helping to shape Drexel’s future.

Leslie Ashburn-Nardo, PhD
Vice Provost for Faculty Excellence & Academic Culture
UAC Co-Chair

Jason Silverman, PhD
Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Research, School of Education
UAC Co-Chair

Kevin Owens, PhD
Chair, Faculty Senate
Associate Professor

Paul E. Jensen, PhD
Executive Vice President
Nina Henderson Provost

UAC Members: Hande Benson, Brian Daly, Jennifer Kolker, Michele Kutzler, Yvonne Leach, Katie Regetta, Michelle Rogers, Christopher Weyant