Academic Affairs Council

Information provided below serves as a summary only.  Definitive wording can be found in the Faculty Manual.


Minutes 


Responsibilities

  • Formulate and submit for General Faculty approval changes in academic policy and proposals for new programs

  • Review and revise as necessary the criteria for academic honors and other scholastic awards, and for good academic standing

  • Advise the Dean of the Faculty in the preparation and annual revision of a working plan for academic development, encompassing both a general direction for the entire academic program and appropriate goals for departments and programs

Sub-Councils

Members

  • Five faculty representatives (one to be elected by each of the four Divisions, with one other to be elected by the General Faculty at large).  Faculty members serve staggered terms.

  • Three students (full-time, day-time undergraduates to be appointed by the Student Committee on Committees or its equivalent).  Two students serve a two-year term and one shall serve a year term. 

  • Dean of Faculty and Dean of Studies (all non-voting members).  The Dean of Studies serves as Secretary.

 Committee Member List