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1. The Executive Leadership Council (ELT) with the President as chief executive officer of the University, is charged with administering the University in accordance with policies adopted by the Board of Trustees and with primary responsibility for leadership and planning. In order to carry out the charges of office effectively and efficiently, the President may convene administrative leaders, including, but not limited to, those administrators who report directly to the President.

The Executive Leadership Council (ELT) meetings primarily serve as staff meetings between the President and those individuals reporting to him or her. The ELT assists the President in planning for the University; reports information and action items to the President; provides advice or counsel to the President about activities in each area of the University; and demonstrates leadership in developing, implementing, and/or evaluating Uni- versity policies.

2. President’s Cabinet advises the President on policy decisions affecting all areas of the University and serves as a communications forum between the President and the various administrative divisions of the University. Chaired by the President, the cabinet is composed of the vice presidents, the secretary to the Board of Trustees, the General Counsel and Assistant to the President, the Vice President for Alumni and Development, the Vice President for Finance and Operations, the chair of the President’s Commission on the Status of Women, the Vice President for University Relations, the Director of News Services, the Director of the Office of Access and Equity, the President of the Staff Senate, the President of the Extension Senate, the President of the Faculty Senate, the Executive Director for Governmental Affairs, the President of the Student Body, the President of the Graduate Student Government, the Executive Secretary of IPTAY, and others as designated by the President.

3. Athletic Council fosters institutional control of intercollegiate athletics, which rests with and is exercised by the President of the University. In this capacity the President is ultimately responsible for ensuring that Clem- son’s athletic policies and programs are in compliance with the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Authority for the administration and management of intercollegiate athletic programs is exercised by the athletic director who is accountable to the President.

a) Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) represents the University and its faculty in the University’s relationships with the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Atlantic Coast Conference. It is the responsibility of the Faculty Athletics Representative to work with all involved parties in ensur- ing academic integrity, facilitating institutional control of intercollegiate athletics, and enhancing the student-athlete experience. Clemson’s FAR is a tenured associate or full professor who has served on Clemson’s faculty a minimum of 10 years who is familiar with the policies and procedures of the Athlet- ic Council and knowledgeable of Clemson’s Athletics Program generally. Clemson’s FAR shall serve an initial term of four years, thereafter renewable for up to three additional two-year terms for a maximum of 10 years. Renewals will be at the President’s discretion but consultation and collaboration with the Athletic Council in making the decision is essential.

The nominating committee to select the FAR consists of the Chair of the Athletic Council and the chairs of the standing committees of the Council plus the Faculty Senate’s representative to the Athletic Council. Other faculty, staff or administrators may also be appointed by the Athletic Council to serve as non-voting members of the nominating committee. The outgoing FAR serves as a non-voting member of the commit- tee. The committee recommends a slate of candidates to the President, who makes the final decision. The President may ask the nominating committee for additional names as needed. For additional information about the Faculty Athletic Representative’s selection and responsibilities, refer to Clemson University Ath- letic Council Policies and Procedures.

b) Functions of the Athletic Council include advising the Clemson University administration on all major decisions affecting the administration of the athletic department. The Athletic Council shall recommend policy on intercollegiate athletics to the athletic director and, when appropriate, to the President. Specific duties of the Athletic Council include monitoring the recruitment, scholastic eligibility, and academic progress of student athletes, reviewing athletic schedules and ticket prices, advising the University’s fac- ulty representative to the NCAA and ACC on matters of pending legislation, evaluating athletic policies and programs to ensure their compatibility with the overall aims and mission of the University., and participation in the screening and selection of applicants for the position of athletic director. c) Membership of the Athletic Council:

(1) Two elected faculty representatives from each college and one from the library. In addition, the col- leges and the library shall each elect one alternate who shall have voting rights and shall serve on the Athletic Council in the absence of the elected representative. Faculty representatives serve staggered three-year terms. Consecutive terms are permitted.

(2) Three full-time enrolled members of the student body, one each appointed by the President of the Student Body, the President of the Student Senate, and the President of the Graduate Student Gov- ernment.

(3) Two full-time enrolled student athletes, one representing revenue-producing sports and one from Olympic (non-revenue producing) sports, appointed by the athletic director.

(4) One representative of the Clemson Alumni Association appointed by the Alumni National Council. (5) One member of IPTAY who may be the President of IPTAY or the President’s designee.

(6) The Faculty Senate President or a member of the Faculty Senate nominated by the Senate President and elected by the Advisory Committee of the Faculty Senate.

(8) One member of the Staff Senate appointed by the President of the Staff Senate. (9) One representative (unclassified field staff) appointed by the Extension Senate.

Presidential appointees serve two-year terms, once renewable. Student members of the Athletic Council serve one-year terms consecutive up to two years. Except as described above, all other voting members of the Athletic Council serve one-year terms consecutive up to three years. The term of membership begins on May 16th of each year and ends on May 15th of the subsequent year.

Ex-officio non-voting members include the associate athletic director for compliance, the University’s NCAA/ ACC representative, the athletic director, one associate director of athletics designated by the athletic director, and the senior women’s administrator for the athletic department.

At the biennial March meeting of the Athletic Council the voting members elect from the regular, full-time faculty members a chair and vice chair whose two-year terms commence at the first Athletic Council meeting after May 15th of that year. All regular, full-time faculty Athletic Council members are eligible for election to these offices regardless of the length of time remaining on their terms.

d) Committees of the Athletic Council include five standing committees:

(1) Governance and Rules Compliance ensures that the mission of the athletics program supports the mission and goals of the institution, reviews matters of institutional policy and control, and monitors compliance with rules and regulations.

(2) Academic Standards and Integrity considers issues related to admissions, academic standards, aca- demic support services, and academic program scheduling.

(3) Fiscal Integrity and Facility Planning is responsible for monitoring financial practices, overseeing fiscal and facility management and planning, and reviewing fiscal policies and procedures.

(4) Equity, Welfare and Sportsmanship assures the fair and equitable treatment of women and other minorities, protects the physical and educational welfare of student athletes, and assures that all asso- ciated with athletics are committed to the fundamental values of sportsmanship and ethical conduct. (5) Campus and Community Relations monitors University community perceptions of athletic pro- gram issues and reviews and proposes athletic initiatives to improve campus and community relations. For additional information about the Athletic Council, its officers and committees, refer to Clemson University

Athletic Council Policies and Procedures.

4. President’s Commission on the Status of Women was established at Clemson to improve the quality of life for women at Clemson. The commission’s charge is to discern the status of women at Clemson University and document findings; discover and pursue the removal of institutional barriers; collect information and conduct research regarding issues that affect women, including the study of practices followed by commissions on wom- en at other universities; and explore problem areas that limit equal opportunities and advancement. The com- mission publicizes the role of the University in improving the status of women at all levels. Membership of the commission consists of seven members of the faculty, six members of the staff, and other non-voting University faculty and staff as designated by the President. Members are appointed by the President for three-year staggered terms beginning in August from nominations by the Faculty Senate and the Staff Senate. The chair of the com- mission is appointed by the President for a three-year renewable term after consultation with the commission. The chair appoints a deputy chair for a one-year term.

5. Honorary Degree Committee consists of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost (chair); the President of the Faculty Senate (secretary); the most recent past President of the Faculty Senate currently in the employ of Clemson University; the most senior (in years of service) Alumni Distinguished Professor; the most senior (in years of service) holder of an endowed chair/titled professorship, the chair of the Institutional Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees; and the chair of the Board of Trustees. The committee evaluates candidates’ credentials and submits a recommendation for the awarding of an honorary degree to the President of the University. The President will forward a recommendation to the Board of Trustees for approval.

6. University Advisory Committee on Naming Land and Facilities includes the President of the University who, with the approval of the Board of Trustees, appoints the members of this committee. The committee consists of nine members: five tenured senior faculty members at the full professor level who have served at the University no less than 10 years; two staff persons who have served at the University no less than 10 years; the Director of Development; and one senior undergraduate student designated by the President of the Un- dergraduate Student Body. The University President designates the Chair of the Committee from among the faculty or staff members. The Chair of the Committee designates the Secretary. The term of appointment for faculty and staff members, including the position of Chair, is four years, with the possibility of reappointment. The undergraduate student representative serves a term of one year with the possibility of reappointment. The Executive Secretary to the Board of Trustees and the University Historian are ex-officio, non-voting, members of the Committee. In accordance with University policies and guidelines, the Committee evaluates, and makes recommendations on, proposals for naming University land, buildings and other facilities. In consultation with the office of Campus Planning Services, the Committee also reviews proposals for plaques, monuments, major markers and commissioned artwork. For more information about the relevant policies, guidelines and proce- dures, refer to Board of Trustees Manual.

7. Summer Reading Advisory Committee recommends to the Provost and the President of the University one or more selections of a book for the Freshman Summer Reading Program, as well as suggesting related themes for that year’s Presidential Colloquium. The Provost and the President of the University have final approval authori- ty for the book to be selected. The committee is chaired by the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, who serves as an ex-officio and nonvoting member along with the Director of the Freshman Summer Reading Program. Voting membership consists of the Director of Freshman Writing; the Director of the Presidential Colloquium Series, a student member appointed by the President of Student Government, and a faculty member elected from each of the colleges and the library. In addition, a representative from the Division of Student Affairs will serve as a non-voting ex-officio member. The student and faculty representatives serve one-year renewable terms.

8. Staff Senate studies, formulates, and recommends general policies and procedures to the President’s cabinet concerning the staff employees of the University, including job skill development, compensation, benefits, and welfare. The distribution of elected members among vice presidential areas is based upon an approximate 2:100 ratio of employees who are classified as staff within each area. For a precise breakdown of membership representation, see Clemson University Staff Senate Bylaws. Elections are held annually and elected members serve three-year terms. The Director of Human Resources serves as a non-voting member. Its sub-committees are:

a) Executive Committee consists of the president, vice president, immediate past president, the chairs of the standing committees, secretary, treasurer, parliamentarian, and the ex-officio members. This commit- tee proposes the annual agenda and refers items to the appropriate committees.

b) Policy and Welfare Committee studies staff concerns and formulates and recommends university-wide policies and procedures related to staff employees. The committee also considers development of job and supervisory skills, compensation, benefits, and other items pertaining to the welfare of the staff employ- ees.

c) Communications Committee provides a forum for the communication of questions, informed answers, and ideas. The committee publishes the Staff Senate newsletter as a systematic means of communicating existing university policy, specific actions and feedback concerning all matters considered by the Com- mission. The committee is responsible for the CSC booth at the annual benefits fair. The booth promotes staff activities, achievements, and goals.

d) Scholarship Committee is responsible for raising funds for the annual scholarships that will provide ac- cess to the educational experience at Clemson University for dependent children of staff. This committee also coordinates an annual golf tournament and other fundraising drives.

e) Membership Committee reviews representation, conducts annual elections, and coordinates orientation and annual awards luncheon.

f) Activities Committee serves as a support arm to the other Standing Committees, providing logistical assistance for special events.

9. President’s Commission on the Status of Black Faculty and Staff advises the President and the Executive Leadership Council (ELT) with specific recommendations to enhance the quality of life for all black faculty and staff. The Commission consists of six members of the faculty, six members of the staff, and other University faculty and staff (non-voting members) as designated by the President. Members are appointed by the President to serve staggered three-year terms. The chair is appointed by the President for a two-year term.

10. President’s Commission on Sustainability is the coordinating body for efforts to make the University a mod- el of affordable, fiscally responsible, environmental sustainability for public institutions of higher education. Membership of the Commission consists of members of the faculty, members of the staff, students, and other nonvoting members. Three faculty representatives shall be appointed by the Faculty Senate from the Faculty at Large and shall have a three-year staggered term limit. Each member shall be from a different college (to include the Library). Appointees may include Emeriti faculty. Appointees shall have a demonstrated knowledge, inter- est, and ability in the subject of sustainability and shall not be sitting on the Senate at the time of nomination or appointment. Staff in operational areas, students and ex-officio members are appointed for one year terms by the individuals or organizations outlined in the Commission’s charter

(https://www.clemson.edu/sustainability/documents/PCS-charter.pdf) The chair of the Commission is ap- pointed by the President for a one year renewable term.