Faculty Gender Equity Committee
The Provost-Faculty Senate Faculty Gender Equity Committee is a standing committee, responsible for advancing the shared governance of the University via its consultative role to the Faculty Senate and Provost on issues related to gender equity among faculty. It was established on November 1, 2018, in response to a key recommendation of the Faculty Senate Gender Equity Task Force (2014-2017).
Mission
The Saint Louis University’s Provost-Faculty Senate Gender Equity Committee is committed to an anti-racist, gender-inclusive, and equitable experience for all faculty. The committee embodies the pursuit of truth, service to others, and flourishing in our community.
Committee Membership (2026-2027)
| Member Name | School, College or Center |
|---|---|
| Katie Heiden-Rootes | Provost Office |
| Anne Sebert-Kuhlmann | College for Public Health and Social Justice |
| Tina Chen | School of Medicine |
| Eli Gress | University Libraries |
| Michael Sinha | School of Law |
| Jeannine Butler | School of Education |
| Rabia Rahman* | Doisy College of Health Sciences |
| Deborah Horton | School of Nursing |
| Falak Saffaf | School of Professional Studies |
| Sara Drenkhahn Weinaug | School of Science and Engineering |
| None; | Center for Advanced Dental Education |
| Dannielle Davis | Faculty Senate |
| Martha Nelson | SLU – Madrid |
| Yan Sun | Chaifetz School of Business |
| Dyan McGuire | School of Social Work |
| Bukky Gbadegesin* | College of Arts and Sciences |
*Co-chairs