COMMITTEES
Curriculum and Academic Committee
A. PURPOSE:
The purpose or primary function of
this committee is to ensure that the academic offerings and programs are of
high quality, meet the needs of the students and are consistent with the goals
and objectives of University College.
B. MEMBERSHIP:
The membership of the Curriculum and Academic Committee (CAC)
will consist of Discipline Chairs for University College academic units. e.g.
sociology, psychology, social sciences, education, computer sciences, criminal
justice, organizational leadership, health administration, and humanities. The
Discipline Chairs are chosen by their academic units and serve for a term of
two years.
The Chair of the CAC will be elected by the committee
members for a one-year term. The term
may be repeated. If a Discipline Chair
does not wish to or cannot serve, a representative may be elected by the academic
unit. An Associate Dean shall serve
as an ex-officio member.
C. RESPONSIBILITIES:
The CAC will oversee all academic and curriculum
issues that pertain to University College. Responsibilities will include:
| 1. |
Recommending new programs (after submission by Discipline
Chair) |
| 2. |
Developing models and programs for educational effectiveness
and outcome assessment |
| 3. |
Reviewing curriculum and making recommendations to the Dean
for changes |
| 4. |
Approving new course syllabi for University College |
| 5. |
Monitoring and revising academic policy |
| 6. |
Reviewing student grievances and recommending resolutions |
| 7. |
Serving as an advisory board to the Dean and Associate Deans
in matters of overall educational development and policy |
| 8. |
Meeting regularly with the Dean and Associate Deans |
| 9. |
Meeting regularly during the academic year |
D. VOTING:
A quorum for this committee
shall consist of 60% of its members.
Faculty Personnel Committee
A PURPOSE:
The purpose or primary function
of this committee is to promote and act as an advocate for faculty development
interests and needs.
B MEMBERSHIP:
The committee will consist of seven
(7) members elected by the faculty assembly of University College for a term
of two years. However, in the first
year, one half of the members will be elected for a one-year term so that future
terms will be staggered to provide continuity.
Members may serve successive terms.
The committee will elect the chairperson for a term of one year. The committee must be representative of the
academic units and all regions of University College. An Associate Dean shall be an ex-officio member.
C. RESPONSIBILITIES:
| 1 |
Developing guidelines for faculty development |
| 2. |
Advocating for appropriate salaries and benefits |
| 3. |
Developing mentorship programs for full-time, core, and part-time faculty |
| 4. |
Recommending criteria for faculty hiring |
| 5. |
Developing criteria for faculty promotion and making recommendations to
the Dean |
| 6. |
Consulting with Regional Associate Deans to determine teaching responsibilities
of faculty members within their disciplines and appropriate release time
for administrative and/or service activities |
| 7. |
Responsible for faculty evaluation and review and making recommendations
to the Dean for continued employment or termination |
D.
VOTING:
A quorum will consist of
5 voting members.
The CAC and Personnel Committee may
configure their membership as deemed necessary, including adding or subtracting
subcommittees to carry out their designated functions and responsibilities.
The central goals of these
committees are to enhance communication and simplify processes,
while encouraging faculty involvement in the governance of University
College.
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