A new council representing lecturer faculty members on campus was convened Dec.3, 2012.

Its mission statement reads “The Lecturer Faculty Council advocates for due process, professional development, transparent and shared governance, academic freedom, and the increased economic, professional, social and political power of the lecturer faculty at the University of New Hampshire. The council promotes conduct respectful of human rights and responsible, free discussion, fosters collegial connections amongst lecturers within and across academic units, and facilitates communication with administrators, faculty, and the university community.” 

"The recent formation of the UNH Lecturer Council reflects our desire to foster a sense of community among lecturers across disciplines and to promote cross-college communication," says Anna Sandstrom, council chair.

Council meetings, open to lecturers, will be held on the following listed below. For meeting locations contact Mike Mangan, mamangan@comcast.net.  

• Monday, Feb. 4, 5:45 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 5, 12:45-2 p.m. 
• Monday, April 1, 5:45 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 7, 9 a.m.

The nine-member council includes: 

Representatives at large:

Anna Sandstrom, chair 

Israel Yost, vice chair

Jen Armstrong, secretary

Mike Mangan, director of communications

Charli Valdez

College representatives include:

Pam Broido, College of Health and Human Services

Jesse Morrell, College of Life Science & Agriculture

Catherine Moran, College of Liberal Arts  

Kathy Winans, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

The council will host its first social event Monday Jan. 28, at 5:45 p.m.at the Three Chimneys Inn.