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Each college/school has a standing committee structure consistent with the University Governance System, as well as committees unique to each college/school.

1.6.1 General Operating Principles of Collegiate/School Standing Committees

1.6.1.1 The Dean shall keep and maintain a current list of all standing committees and other

college/school-wide committees. At a minimum, the list shall contain the name, special instructions, purpose, and membership of each committee.

1.6.1.2 Elections to standing committees shall be held prior to May 1 of each year. Representatives to a committee shall be elected for a one-year term, beginning August 1.

1.6.1.3 The election of representatives shall be conducted by each academic department and the library individually.

1.6.1.4 The faculty of a college/school may choose to combine the functions of two or more committees. In addition, the faculty of a college/school may choose to select an alternative name for any committee described in 1.6.3.

1.6.1.5 Each committee shall have the authority to form subcommittees for the purpose contained in the charge to that committee and to invite other members of the university community to meet with the committee.

1.6.1.6 All committee meetings shall be open except for executive sessions.

1.6.1.7 Each committee shall keep minutes of each meeting and shall transcribe and maintain those minutes.

1.6.2 Procedures

1.6.2.1 Each of the committees will submit its recommendations, decisions, and or/policies as indicated in the description of the committee. In the event that the Dean disagrees with any one of these

recommendations, a written response will be made within twenty (20) working days.

1.6.2.2 On policy matters which involve faculty, staff, and/or students, and which are not among the functions of one of the agencies listed in the University governance system, the Academic Dean shall convene an ad hoc committee with appropriate representation from each of the departments. The recommendations of this committee shall be forwarded to the Dean for approval.

1.6.3 Collegiate/School Standing Committees

1.6.3.1 Promotion Committee

Submits recommendations in accordance with the Promotion Policy (Section 2.6) to the Academic Dean and policy recommendations as indicated.

Purpose:

1. To evaluate and make recommendations on faculty applications for promotion and

2. To make recommendations to the Academic Dean concerning collegiate/school practices on promotion.

Membership: One faculty member holding the rank of full Professor from each department within the college, excluding Chairs. Should a department have no full Professors, then Associate Professors in that department shall be eligible for election. Should a department have no Associate Professors, then

Assistant Professors in that department shall be eligible for election. In the case of the school/library, all faculty members holding the rank to which the applicant is applying and above shall constitute the promotion committee. Should there be fewer than three members the faculty of the next lower rank shall sit on the committee.

1.6.3.2 Tenure Committee

Submits recommendations in accordance with the Tenure Policy (Section 2.7) to the Academic Dean and policy recommendations as indicated.

Purpose: To review and make recommendations on candidates for tenure.

Membership: One tenured faculty member from each department within the college, excluding Chairs. In the case of the school/library, all tenured faculty members shall constitute the tenure committee.

1.6.3.3 Committee on Faculty Development

Submits: (1) recommendations in accordance with the Leave Policy (Section 2.10) to the Academic Dean, and (2) annual selection for Board of Regents' Teaching Excellence Award to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and to the President of the Faculty Senate

Purpose:

1. To develop guidelines for proposal formats and for final activities reports and 2. To review nominations and select the recipient for the Board of Regents’ Teaching

Excellence Award.

Membership: One faculty member shall be elected from each department within the college. In the case of the school/library, the committee shall consist of four members chosen by the faculty. The Board of Regents recommends that a student be included on the committee during the selection process for the Board of Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award.

1.6.3.4 Curriculum Development Committee

Submits recommendations to the Dean regarding new course proposals or changes in the level of current course offerings.

Purpose: To evaluate course proposals and make recommendations to the Dean.

Membership: At least one faculty member shall be elected from each department within the college. In the case of the school/library, the committee shall consist of four members chosen by the faculty.

1.6.3.5 Appeals and Grievances Committee

Submits decisions or recommendations to the Dean relating to academic appeals or grievances. Such appeals should occur only after departmental procedures for appeals or grievances have been followed. Purpose:

1. To adjudicate appeals from students or faculty members relating to decisions made by administrators and/or faculty members on admissions, grades, and/or credits toward graduation; and

2. To adjudicate grievances from faculty relating to actions taken or decisions made by the Chair or other faculty members within the college/school (see Section 2.17.4, Step 2).

Membership: One faculty member shall be elected from each department within the college and, in the case of the school, the committee shall consist of four members chosen by the faculty. Should a

committee member be involved in an appeal or grievance, that faculty member shall be replaced during a special election held in the department. In appeals involving students, the committee shall select

undergraduate or graduate student representation, as it deems appropriate.

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