Faculty Senate calls for ‘shared governance’ in letter to university administration
Uneasy back-and-forth discussion filled the K-State Student Union Big 12 room Tuesday afternoon as Faculty Senate voted to approve a letter to Richard Linton, president of K-State, and his vice presidents expressing concern about the limited role the note said faculty and staff have played in university decisions.
During the meeting, senators from both sides made contrasting points about the contents of the letter and its potential impact on the current administration and future presidential search. The letter, which Colby Moorberg, president of Faculty Senate, delivered Wednesday morning to university administration, outlined grievances regarding institutional changes and proposed a path forward, calling for “collaborative leadership and shared governance” between faculty, staff and administrators.
In response to the letter, university officials announced in a statement Wednesday that, “Next week, President Linton will hold two open discussions for any faculty and staff who wish to engage in dialogue.” They noted that the sessions will be in-person, with more details on time, date and location to come in the future.
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