The following briefly summarizes the roles of various faculty groups on issues that affect the academic policy of the University. Detailed descriptions of the academic organization of the University may be found in the Faculty Handbook and the Senate and Committee Handbook. Questions concerning academic governance may be directed to the Office of the Academic Secretary to the University.
a. How Formed
Includes the Tenure Line Faculty, Non-Tenure Line Faculty, Senior Fellows at specified policy centers and institutes, and specified academic administrative officers. (Does not include Medical Center Line Faculty or Center Fellows at specified policy centers and institutes.)
Vested by Board of Trustees with all powers and authority of the faculty. Delegates functions to the Senate of the Academic Council, but retains review and referendum rights.
a. How Formed
Elected by Academic Council from among its members
a. How Formed
Elected by Academic Council from among its members.
a. How Formed
Elected by Senate from among its members plus the President (or Provost) as a non-voting member.
a. How Formed
Appointed by Steering Committee from among members of the Senate.
a. How Formed
Appointed by Committee on Committees and Steering Committee from among members of the Academic Council.
The Committees of the Academic Council include:
a. How Formed
Faculty members appointed by Committee on Committees from among members of the Academic Council. Student members nominated by ASSU.
a. How Formed
Members of Academic Council, appointed by Board of Trustees to department.