The Academic Senate of the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is hereby constituted to give the University’s governing faculty an effective voice in academic policies and in the oversight of their execution in order to advance research in medicine and allied sciences, to train successive generations of leaders in those fields, and to protect and enhance the wellbeing of people living in underserved communities of Los Angeles and of the world.
Message from the Academic Senate President
As I step into the role of President of CDU Academic Senate, I am honored and deeply committed to advancing the faculty鈥檚 role in implementing strategies that support the academy鈥檚 tri-partite mission of teaching, research, and service. Shared governance is the cornerstone of our academic community, ensuring that faculty, administration, staff, and students collaboratively participate in decision-making processes that shape our university’s future.
Over the past two decades at the university, I have built a strong and recognized record of accomplishments, which has prepared me to serve in this role as Academic Senate President. Service to the university and our community is a vital faculty function鈥攐ne that I take very seriously. I believe that faculty play a crucial role in shaping how the university is perceived by its stakeholders.
I look forward to working with each of you to uphold the values of shared governance and ensure that our university continues to excel in its vision of ‘Excellent Health and Wellness for All in a World Without Health Disparities’ while fulfilling its purpose of assisting individuals in their quest for excellence.