Senate Standing Committees
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This Committee shall be the chief body of the Senate for reviewing and evaluating administrative performance and proposed reorganizations. It shall be consulted about and represented on all search committees at the level of Dean or above.
Campus Environment More >>This Committee shall examine all aspects of the campus environment, including but not limited to safety, security, facilities planning, state of facilities, and general appearance of the campus. It will consult with and advise the Assistant Vice President for Facilities and Services.
Academic Planning and Resource Allocation (CAPRA)This Committee shall review budgetary procedures and priorities for planning and resource allocation in the Presidential, Provostial, and Vice-Presidential areas. It shall be consulted by the University Administration on these matters and on proposals for new colleges, schools, and inter-collegiate programs, and it shall seek advice from other University Senate committees whenever appropriate.
Computing and Communications More >>This Committee will examine all aspects of computing and communications that affect students, faculty and staff. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, electronic communication, academic computing, audio-visual services, instructional technologies, information technology policy and networking.
Faculty Rights and Responsibilities More >>This Council shall advise the President, the Provost, or both on behalf of the University Senate on conflicts between members of the academic community in matters relating to the academic rights and responsibilities of all those holding qualified or unqualified academic rank: on possible abuses of these rights, on breaches of ethics, and on questions of conflict of interest. This Council will not, however, infringe on those rights and responsibilities that are incorporated into the bargaining unit agreement.
Graduate Council More >>This Council shall advise the Dean of the Graduate School and monitor all aspects of the University's graduate program.
Library (Services) More >>
This Committee shall advise on all aspects of libraries and advise the appropriate administrators on the operation of the campus bookstores.
Library Promotion and Tenure More >>This Committee shall make recommendations to the Vice President for Health Sciences for Health Science Library faculty and to the Provost for Main Campus Library faculty concerning all promotions and continuing appointment positions.
Research More >>This Committee shall consult with and advise the Vice President for Research, the Provost, and other administrators, as appropriate on all aspects of the research enterprise and scholarly activities on campus.
School of Professional Development (SPD) Council More >>This Council shall consult with and advise the Dean of the School of Professional Development on all aspects of the SPD program.
Student Life More >>This Committee shall consult with and advise the Vice President for Student Affairs and shall monitor all co-curricular aspects of resident and commuter student life, both undergraduate and graduate, and shall work with Undergraduate Student Government, the Faculty/Student Association, the Residence Hall Association, the Commuter Student Association, and the Graduate Student Organization.
Undergraduate Council More >>This Council shall review and recommend policy to the Provost and other administrators, as appropriate, concerning all aspects of the University's Undergraduate academic program including: (1) recommending the minimal instructional responsibilities of instructors; (2) monitoring the undergraduate programs through participation in University accreditation and periodic reviews of academic programs; (3) reviewing and coordinating all curricular and other academic matters that are not limited to a single major governance unit; and (4) monitoring policy concerning undergraduate admissions and scholarships.
University Affairs More >>This Committee will examine all aspects of the University's public image and fundraising, including publicity, athletics, and alumni relations.