Auburn University Board Assumes Full Curricular Control, Dissolves Faculty Senate
The Auburn University Board of Trustees has taken complete control over the university's course offerings, curriculum, degree requirements, and academic credentials, effectively dissolving the Faculty Senate. This move aligns with Alabama House Bill 580, which mandates similar governance changes for public institutions starting in October. Although Auburn is not directly bound by this law due to its status as a land-grant institution, the board's decision preemptively complies with the state's legislative direction. The Faculty Senate, which previously held an advisory role, will be replaced by the Presidential Academic Advisory Council. This council will provide advice on academic policy and governance at the president's request but will not issue public statements. Faculty members have expressed concerns about the lack of shared governance and the potential impact on academic freedom and faculty input. 
