Faculty Committees
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2012-14 Faculty Senate Committees
Academic Affairs Committee
Dr. Bill Cross, Chair
Dr. Marius Ellingsen
Dr. Charles Kliche
Dr. Dmitrios Anagnostou (LOA)
Research and Scholarly Affairs Committee
Dr. Larry Stetler, Chair
Dr. Andy Detwiler
Dr. Charles Tolle
Dr. John Dreyer
Finance and Personnel Committee
Dr. Travis Kowalski, Chair
Dr. Colin Paterson
Dr. Bill Capehart
Student Affairs Committee
Dr. John Dreyer, Chair
Dr. Pat Gilcrease
Dr. Jennifer Benning
Dr. Frank Van Nuys
Dr. Judy Sneller
University Relations Committee
, Chair
Dr. Carter Kerk
Dr. Jon Kellar
Bylaws Committee
Dr. Al Boysen, Chair
Dr. David Boyles
Dr. Pat Gilcrease
Senate Appointments to Other Committees
Curriculum Committee
John Dreyer
Frank Matejcik
Nominating Committee
Dr. Willian Cross
Dr. John Dreyer
Dr. Pat Gilcrease
Dr. Travis Kowalski
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From the Bylaws
ARTICLE VII.
Committees
The Faculty Senate shall create and maintain standing and ad hoc committees
to assist in its deliberations. Such committees are responsible to the Senate
and their recommendations on matters of policy become effective only after
receiving approval from the Senate.
Chairs of all Senate standing committees must be Faculty Senators. All other
voting members of a Senate standing committee shall be Faculty members. The
voting members on all Senate standing committees are nominated by the Chair
of the Faculty Senate and confirmed by the Faculty Senate. The Chair of the
Faculty Senate shall be an ex officio member of all committees except the Nominating
Committee. Any ex-officio non-voting members can be appointed by the Chair
of the Senate.
The following committees are so established to represent the faculty interests
and correspond to the current university administrative structure. Appointed
chairs of each committee may meet as necessary with vice presidents or their
designee of the corresponding administrative units.
Section 1. Academic Affairs Committee. This committee will encompass the specific
areas listed under Academic Affairs in the current university organizational
chart.
This committee is responsible for recommending policies for academic programs
of the University as they relate to items such as the creation and/or abolition
of Colleges, departments, degree requirements, academic programs and standards,
policies concerning grading, final examinations, class attendance, credit by
examination, admission and transfer standards, and such related issues. The
committee's charge also includes recommending policies and implementing procedures
for review of academic programs, in accordance with policies of the Board of
Regents.
Section 2. Finance and Personnel Committee. This committee will encompass
the specific areas listed under Business & Administration in the current
university organizational chart.
The Finance and Personnel Committee is responsible for monitoring all matters
related to the University resources. It shall oversee and review current budget
allocations and existing budget related policies and their implementation as
put forward by the University Budget Advisory Committee. The Finance Committee
may also investigate and review budget proposals and serve as an advisory body
to the University Budget Advisory Committee, the Vice President for Business
Affairs, and the President of SDSM&T on all budget-related matters including
annual budget reviews and allocations. The chair of this committee will be
the Senate representative on the University Budget Advisory Committee.
Section 3. Research and Scholarly Affairs Committee. This committee will encompass
the specific areas listed under Research Affairs in the current university
organizational chart.
The Research and Scholarly Activities Committee shall consider and recommend
policies affecting the faculty with regard to research and scholarly activities
of the University.
Section 4. Student Affairs Committee. This committee will encompass the specific
areas listed under Student Affairs in the current university organizational
chart.
The Student Affairs Committee shall consider and recommend policies affecting
the faculty with regard to student affairs of the University.
Section 5. University Relations Committee. This committee will encompass the
specific areas listed under University & Public Relations in the current
university organizational chart.
The University Relations Committee shall consider and recommend policies affecting
the faculty with regard to admissions, financial aid, and marketing of the
University.
Section 6. Bylaws Committee. The Bylaws Committee shall meet at least twice
a year to maintain and update the Bylaws of the Faculty Senate as needed, subject
to the process for amendment as discussed in Article IX below.
Section 7. Ad Hoc Committees. As necessary, other standing or special committees
may be appointed by the Chair of the Faculty Senate and confirmed by the Faculty
Senate. Any ad hoc committee may only exist for one academic year.
Section 8. Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will consist only
of voting members of the Senate. The Executive Committee may go into executive
session by majority vote during any duly called meeting of the Senate.
Contact: Edward Corwin
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