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CHARGES TO STANDING COMMITTEES
As Approved on August 22, 2002
  

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Standing Charge:  The Academic Affairs Committee shall concern itself with policies and problems related to the academic mission of the University.

2002-2003 Charges:

1.  Complete committee discussions related to the “Athletics Arms Race” issue that were begun during the 2001-02 term and report back to the Faculty Senate with any recommendations regarding the resolution proposed by other WAC schools such as SMU.

2.  Develop recommendations for a comprehensive and university wide policy for student evaluation of summer school courses.

3.  Develop recommendations for a university wide policy for evaluation by students of small classes and seminars taught throughout the year.

4.  Review experience on a trial basis with on-line student evaluations during Spring 2002 and formulate recommendations regarding utilization in the future of on-line student evaluations of faculty courses and seminars.

5.  Examine TU collegiate policies regarding plagiarism by students and prepare comprehensive recommendations for the Faculty Senate for addressing the problem of student plagiarism.
  

Academic Computing Committee

Standing Charges:  The Academic Computing Committee shall concern itself with all phases of academic computing.

2002-2003 Charges:

1.  Assess faculty responses to technology and provide feedback to the Faculty Senate and to CIR regarding faculty utilization of technology and faculty responses to CIR policies.

2.  Examine the effect of the campus-wide license for Oracle.

3.  Develop recommendations to ensure explanation to and education of faculty regarding the Virtual Private Network (VPN).

4.  Publicize the change of title resulting from CIR’s move to IS (CIR + Library).

5.  Review security concerns relative to use of computing and related technology on campus.

6.  Develop a plan for conducting a series of interviews and/or surveys of both providers and users of academic computing resources on the TU campus and then define and prioritize those areas that are considered critical to the academic progress of the institution in areas related to information technology and communication services now and in the future.
  

FINANCIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

Standing Charges:  The Financial Review Committee will meet with the administration and the trustees, including the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee and the Chair of the Audit Subcommittee of the Board of Trustees, to review the financial status of the University.  Meeting discussions are to include but not be limited to a confidential discussion of the annual audit and the auditor’s findings regarding the internal control structure of the University, and the budget policies for the coming year approved by the Finance Committee.

 2002-2003 Charges:

1.  Gather information from the administration on the scholarship award policy utilized in recruiting the 2002 freshman class and the financial and recruiting impact of the policy.

2.  Gather information on the University’s investment policy and how it may have changed as a consequence of the current downturn in the stock market.

3.  Monitor the development of the budget, the raise pool, increased cost of health insurance, and any planned budget reductions for 2003-04 with the President and the Financial Review Committee of the Board of Trustees.

4.  Evaluate the financial impact on the University created by the misfortunes of a number of the local companies which have previously pledged and given significant financial support to TU. 
  

FACULTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Standing Charges:  The Faculty Affairs Committee shall concern itself with faculty relations within the University structure and all documents concerned with such issues as academic freedom, responsibility and tenure, institutional policies and procedures, sabbaticals and leaves, and the Faculty Senate Constitution It shall also nominate members for the ad hoc committee that recommends to the President of the University the University Faculty to receive teaching awards at Commencement.

 2002-2003 Charges:

1.  Review and make recommendations for any needed revisions of the University’s Intellectual Property Policy and any other policies related thereto.

2.  Review and develop any necessary recommendations regarding the sabbatical policy and implementation, particularly in regard to faculty who have sought or are seeking early retirement. 

3.  Assess the utilization and needs of contract and applied faculty at TU : Who are they?  How many are there?  What are their years of service?  What needs should be addressed to optimize their service to the University (e.g., examine impact of lack of safety net, lack of sabbatical options, and limitation to a three-year renewable term contract).

4.  Examine policies and fee structure for utilization by faculty of new wellness center and related recreational facilities on campus and make recommendations to optimize use by faculty of these new facilities.
  

STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Standing Charges The Student Affairs Committee shall concern itself with all aspects of student life that relate directly to the educational process It shall appoint faculty members to the Student Publications Board pursuant to the “Student Publications Policy Statement.”

 2002-2003 Charges:

1.  Continue to develop recommendations on ways to develop a sense of campus community, with special reference to the new apartments and other buildings on the west side of Delaware Ave.  Specifically, questions to consider include ways to make Delaware Ave. pedestrian friendly; ideas to encourage walking; and techniques to ensure safety and security on campus

2.  Is the current Recreational Sports programming compatible with student interests?  What activities/programs would be of interest?   Is the lack of outdoor activity programming an issue?

3.  Do user patterns in the new wellness center indicate a need for different scheduling/operating hours?

4.  How many students attend university theater/musical productions? What could be done to increase the number of students attending university theater/music productions?

5. How can the number of the TU students participating in volunteer activities be increased?
  

LIBRARY COMMITTEE

Standing Charges The Library Committee shall concern itself with all phases of the University Libraries.

2002-2003 Charges:

1. Continue to assess usage patterns and patron satisfaction, particularly in view of current financial constraints.  Continue to formulate recommendations concerning patron issues based on prior surveys completed by the committee. 

2.  Continue to develop plans for future surveys of faculty and student and other patron usage and to collect and evaluate data to chart changes in patron satisfaction and usage patterns over time.

3.  Review situation regarding rising cost of journals and monographs, as well as issues of space and library holdings.

4.  Evaluate and make recommendations concerning the balance between acquisition of books versus periodical subscriptions.

5.  Explore methods to educate patrons regarding availability and use of digital resources.

 

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