The purpose of the Governance Committee is "to support the effective functioning of shared governance structures within the University, keep under continual review University governance documents (e.g., the Faculty Handbook and Journal of Record), and to make recommendations to the Academic Council or other relevant bodies regarding revision to the governance documents." Fairfield University Faculty Handbook, Twelfth Edition (2025), p. 16.
To learn more about the Governance Committee read section I.C.b.12 in the Faculty Handbook
| Governance Committee 2025-2026 | ||
| Name | Term | |
| Van Dyke, Aaron | 2027 | |
| Rakowitz, Susan | 2028 | |
| Bayne, Steven, Secretary of the General Faculty | ex officio | vote |
| Siegel, Christine, Provost | ex officio | vote |
| Chair: Steven Bayne |