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1.43 FACULTY SENATE

Effective: November 22, 1995

PURPOSE

To define the role and function of the Faculty Senate.

AUTHORITY/SOURCE

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

POLICY

As representatives of the faculty, the Faculty Senate is one of the bodies of the University which formulates recommendations concerning university-wide policies on academic matters, and opinions on any subject of interest to the University.  Members are elected by the faculty in proportion to the number of faculty in each unit.  Recommendations of the Faculty Senate are forwarded to the Provost for consideration and further action.

PROCEDURE

The operations and procedures of the Faculty Senate, including its membership, jurisdiction, officers, and committees are detailed in the "Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws".

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