in december 2002, she was named president of the "université de versailles saint-quentin-en-yvelines". she was president until 12 april 2012, when jean-luc vayssière was made president. she is the current head of "université du grand ouest parisien". faucheux is a member of the board of research and higher education in france. she has been a member since 2002. she is responsible for the working group on sustainable development.