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JSU Dissolves Faculty Senate Under New Law | Birmingham News
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Jacksonville State University’s Board of Trustees just voted to dissolve the faculty senate, a move mandated by Alabama’s new House Bill 580, which shifts control over tenure and curriculum to university leadership. Though Auburn and the University of Alabama systems are technically exempt, they’re expected to comply — Auburn already made changes. The law now requires governing boards to create faculty senates, with presidents appointing their leaders. President Dr. Don Killingsworth will draft new policies on tenure, curriculum, and advisory groups, with board review ahead. One trustee, State Senator Vivian Davis Figures, criticized the law as politically driven but voted in favor to meet the October 2026 compliance deadline.
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