College Committees
College Committees
Faculty and staff participate in the governance of the College of Arts and Sciences through a number of committees, listed below. New members are typically elected to these committees at the end of each academic year.
The Bylaws Committee is composed of four elected faculty and one student member. It meets as needed and at least once per semester during the academic year. Current members.
The Chairs Council meets frequently as needed at the call of the dean throughout the calendar year. Current members.
The Curriculum Committee is composed of eight elected faculty and two student members. Current members.
The Executive Committee is composed of the dean, associate deans, vice chair of the faculty, twelve elected faculty, and two student members.
The Executive Committee meets regularly and at least once per semester of the academic year at the call of the dean. Upon receipt of a petition signed by six members of the Executive Committee, the dean will call a special meeting of the committee.
In addition, the faculty members of the Executive Committee, including the dean and along with three elected area chairs, meet as the Promotion and Review Procedures Committee to consider for approval any proposed changes to the College of Arts and Sciences Promotion and Tenure Manual, related college-level manuals and policies, and departmental promotion and tenure guidelines. This committee also considers any newly developed guidelines and policies needing approval. It meets as needed throughout the academic year. Current members.
The Faculty Awards Committee is composed of five elected faculty and two student members.
The Faculty Awards Committee meets as needed and at least once per semester during the academic year, typically in late fall before the call for nominations is distributed and mid-spring to select the award recipients. Current members.
The Graduate Council meets regularly at the call of the Dean's Office and at least once during each of the three semesters. Current members.
The Undergraduate Council meets regularly and typically at least twice per semester of the academic year. Current members.
All members hold the rank of Professor. Current members.
The NTT Promotion Review Committee is composed of ten elected faculty members, including three representatives from each area of the college and one at large member. Each area includes at least one tenured faculty member and at least one NTT faculty member at the senior level or above.
The Staff Executive Committee meets at the call of the dean or vice chair at least once each semester. Upon receipt of a petition signed by seven members, the dean will call a special meeting of the committee. Current members.
The Staff Mentoring and Morale Committee is composed of nine elected members of the college staff. It meets at least twice in the Fall and Spring terms and at least once during Summer. Current members.
The Staff Professional Development Committee meets regularly and at least twice each Fall and Spring terms and at least once during Summer following the corresponding Staff Development Fund applications deadlines. Current members.