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1: Creation and Classification |
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There shall be two types of committees: standing committees and special committees. There shall be four (4) standing committees of the University Council and a Faculty Caucus:
1. Committee on Academic Affairs
2. Committee on Faculty Affairs
3. Committee on Student Affairs
4. Committee on Classified Staff Affairs |
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The Chair and/or University Council shall have the power to establish any special committees deemed necessary to the performance of its functions. If it deems it necessary, a special committee may include other VCU employees who are not University Council members.
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All elected members of committees shall serve for a term concurrent with and not to exceed their terms on University Council. |
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2: Committee on Academic Affairs |
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| Members of the Committee on Academic Affairs shall include the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs who shall chair the committee; six (6) faculty members selected by the Faculty Caucus (three from each campus); two (2) administrators elected by and from the four (4) deans serving on the University Council; two (2) students elected by the eleven (11) student members of the University Council (at least one shall be a graduate student). The Vice President for Health Sciences, the Vice President for Research, and the University Librarian of VCU Libraries shall serve ex-officio (with voice, no vote). Among its duties shall be to: |
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Serve as a deliberative and consultative body with authority to study, report and recommend action on matters relating to the curriculum and academic policies of the University. |
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Receive, review and upon approval, transmit to the Council proposals for new degrees, policies for termination of degrees, and other academic plans and policies of institutional importance. |
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3: Committee on Faculty Affairs |
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Members of the Committee on Faculty Affairs shall include: eight (8) faculty members elected by and from the Faculty Caucus, four (4) from each campus, one (1) of whom must be a faculty senator. The Faculty Caucus shall elect one (1) of its members to chair the committee. This committee shall also include two (2) administrators elected by and from administrators serving on the Council, two (2) students elected by and from student members of the Council and two (2) classified staff elected by and from the classified staff members of the Council. This committee shall:
Serve as a deliberative and consultative body with authority to study, report, and recommend for or against approval by the University Council policies and procedures bearing on faculty concerns, and quality of the work environment related to issues such as recruitment, appointment, promotion, tenure, retirement, educational leave, and fringe benefits.
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4: Committee on Student Affairs |
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| Members of the Committee on Student Affairs shall consist of nine (9) students selected as follows: three (3) students from the Monroe Park Campus appointed by and from the student members of the University Council; two (2) students from the MCV Campus appointed by and from the student members of the University Council; two (2) students appointed by the MCV Campus Student Government Association and two (2) students appointed by the Monroe Park Campus Student Government Association; two (2) faculty members elected by and from the Faculty Caucus of the Council; and two (2) administrators, the Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services and one (1) administrative member elected by and from the administrative members of the Council; and two (2) classified staff elected by and from the classified staff members of the Council; the Dean of Student Affairs for the Monroe Park Campus; the Dean of Student Affairs for the MCV Campus, and the student representative to the Board of Visitors shall serve as ex- officio members (with voice, no vote). A student member shall chair this committee. This committee shall:
Serve as a deliberative and consultative body with authority to study, report, and recommend for or against approval by the University Council policies and procedures bearing on student concerns and the quality of student life. |
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5: Committee on Classified Staff Affairs |
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Members of the Committee on Classified Staff Affairs shall consist of six (6) classified staff members elected by and from the University Council classified staff members; two (2) faculty elected by and from the University Council faculty members; two (2) administrators elected by and from the University Council administrative members; and two (2) students elected by and from the student members of the University Council. A classified staff member shall chair this committee. This committee shall:
Serve as a deliberative and consultative body with authority to study, report, and recommend for or against approval by the University Council policies and procedures bearing on classified staff concerns, and the quality of the work environment. |
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