The Committee on Privilege and Tenure is charged with adjudicating the following types of matters: grievance cases, where a member of the Senate claims injury through the violation of his/her rights and privileges; disciplinary cases, where a member of the Senate is accused of having violated the Faculty Code of Conduct; and early termination cases, where a Senate or non-Senate faculty member challenges whether there is good cause for his/her early termination. Its findings and recommendations are advisory to the chancellor.
Committee Roster 2025-26
Leadership
- Karen Nakamura (Anthropology) - Chair
Members
- Kevis Goodman (English)
- Ali Javey (Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences)
- Britt Koskella (Integrative Biology)
- Chris Kutz (Law)
- Ignacio Navarrete (Spanish and Portuguese)
- Martin Olsson (Mathematics)
- Steven Piantadosi (Psychology)
- Raluca Scarlat (Nuclear Engineering) - Spring only
- Peter Zinoman (History)
Ex Officio
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Mark Stacey (Civil & Environmental Engineering) – Division Chair (non-voting)
Contact
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Patrick Allen (Academic Senate) - Senate Analyst