The Academic Senate has primary responsibility in curriculum and general academic policy, and works closely with the administration in other areas of university life.

The principal representative body in the faculty governance system of UT Dallas consists of not less than 10 percent of the general faculty, elected annually. It has primary responsibility in matters related to curriculum and general academic policy. It works closely with the administration in other areas of university life.

Senate Leadership

Contact Senate leaders

  • Speaker of the Faculty: Dr. Ravi Prakash
  • Secretary of the Faculty: Dr. Bill Hefley
  • Vice Speaker of the Faculty: Dr. Shilyh Warren
  • Vice Speaker of the Faculty: Dr. Michael Kesden
  • Administrative Support: Tandiwe Maithya