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Bylaws (2022). SECTION 11. ACADEMIC STANDARDS COMMITTEE

The responsibilities of the Academic Standards Committee shall be as follows:

• Review and recommend policy and procedures concerning academic standards as they affect the overall academic integrity of the University; recommend policy and procedures and act upon appeals concerning admissions, academic suspension and academic exclusion, special admission and readmission, and provisional and probationary procedures; and address other specific questions in this area that may be requested by the Senate Executive Committee.
• Voting membership of the Academic Standards Committee shall be composed of one senator or alternate appointed by the Senate Executive Committee and faculty members elected by and representing each college and the libraries, two per unit. Non-voting membership shall be composed of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, or their delegate, the Vice President for Student Affairs, or their delegate, and the Vice President for Enrollment Management, or their delegate.

Note: At the January 2024 Faculty Senate meeting, a change to membership was approved. See page 51 of the agenda at https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Hk4a6pUXqEASmBBycaNT4rfCV9lswfH/view for the language of the change.

Bylaws (2022). SECTION 14. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The responsibilities of the Faculty Development Committee shall be as follows:

• Recommend policy and procedures covering all aspects of the University’s support of faculty development; review and evaluate proposals for faculty development funding and allocate funds budgeted for that purpose; and review and evaluate nominations for awards and prizes in the area of faculty development.
• Voting membership of the Faculty Development Committee shall be composed of one senator appointed by the Senate Executive Committee and faculty members elected by and representing each unit, one per unit. Non-voting membership shall be composed of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, or their delegate.

Note: At the January 2024 Faculty Senate meeting, a change to membership was approved. See page 51 of the agenda at https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Hk4a6pUXqEASmBBycaNT4rfCV9lswfH/view for the language of the change.

Bylaws (2022). SECTION 15. FACULTY RESEARCH COMMITTEE

The responsibilities of the Faculty Research Committee shall be as follows:

• Recommend policy and procedures covering all aspects of the University’s support of faculty research and creative projects; review and evaluate proposals for faculty research funding and allocate funds budgeted for that purpose; review and evaluate nominations for awards and prizes in the area of faculty research; and address other specific questions in this area that may be requested by the Senate Executive Committee.
• Voting membership of the Faculty Research Committee shall be composed of one senator appointed by the Senate Executive Committee and faculty members elected by and representing each unit, one per unit. Non-voting membership shall be composed of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, or their delegate.

Note: At the January 2024 Faculty Senate meeting, a change to membership was approved. See page 51 of the agenda at https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Hk4a6pUXqEASmBBycaNT4rfCV9lswfH/view for the language of the change.

Bylaws (2022). SECTION 16. FACULTY SERVICE COMMITTEE

The responsibilities of the Faculty Service Committee shall be as follows:

• Recommend policy and procedures covering all aspects of the University’s support of faculty service; review and evaluate proposals for faculty service funding and allocate funds budgeted for that purpose; and address other specific questions in this area that may be requested by the Senate Executive Committee.
• Voting membership of the Faculty Service Committee shall be composed of one senator appointed by the Senate Executive Committee and faculty members elected by and representing each unit, one per unit. Non-voting membership shall be composed of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, or their delegate.

Note: At the January 2024 Faculty Senate meeting, a change to membership was approved. See page 51 of the agenda at https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Hk4a6pUXqEASmBBycaNT4rfCV9lswfH/view for the language of the change.

Bylaws (2022). SECTION 17. FACULTY WELFARE COMMITTEE

The responsibilities of the Faculty Welfare Committee shall be as follows:

• Conduct an on-going study of campus, University System of Georgia, state and national policies affecting faculty benefits and working conditions; solicit suggestions and concerns related to faculty welfare from individual faculty members and groups of faculty; monitor existing evaluation procedures, instruments, validity, collections and distribution of data; and address other specific questions in this area that may be requested by the Senate Executive Committee.
• Voting membership of the Faculty Welfare Committee shall be composed of one senator or alternate appointed by the Senate Executive Committee and faculty members elected by and representing each unit, one per unit. Non-voting membership shall be composed of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, or their delegate.

Note: At the January 2024 Faculty Senate meeting, a change to membership was approved. See page 51 of the agenda at https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Hk4a6pUXqEASmBBycaNT4rfCV9lswfH/view for the language of the change.

Bylaws (2022). SECTION 12. GENERAL EDUCATION & CORE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

The responsibilities of the General Education and Core Curriculum Committee shall be as follows:

• Recommend to the Faculty Senate policy and procedures concerning general education and core curriculum; propose, coordinate, and document the University’s general education and core curriculum outcomes, i.e., those the faculty expect to be achieved by all of the University’s undergraduate students, regardless of their degree program; coordinate with the Undergraduate Committee and staff agencies, as required, to identify the courses and other student experiences intended to achieve general education and core curriculum outcomes; plan, facilitate, and report the assessment of general education and core curriculum outcomes; recommend and monitor improvements, based on the results of general education and core curriculum assessment; and address other specific questions in this area that may be requested by the Senate Executive Committee.
• Voting membership of the General Education and Core Curriculum Committee shall be composed of senators or senate alternates representing each unit, one per unit, appointed by the Senate Executive Committee and faculty members elected by and representing each academic college and the libraries, two per unit. Non-voting membership shall be composed of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, or their delegate, the Associate Vice President for Institutional Assessment and Accreditation, or their delegate, the Vice President for Enrollment Management, or their delegate, an advisor or advising coordinator designated by the Provost’s Office, and the Student Government Association president or Student Government Association Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Note: At the January 2024 Faculty Senate meeting, a change to membership was approved. See page 52-53 of the agenda at for the language of the change.

Bylaws (2022). SECTION 10. THE GRADUATE COMMITTEE

The responsibilities of the Graduate Committee shall be as follows:

• Recommend policy and procedures concerning graduate programs and curricula and maintain continuous review of such programs; review and approve all changes to graduate courses, graduate programs, and degrees; review and approve policies for the appointment and retention of faculty members to the graduate faculty; and address other specific questions in this area that may be requested by the Senate Executive Committee.
• Voting membership of the Graduate Committee shall be composed of one senator or alternate appointed by the Senate Executive Committee and two elected faculty members per unit representing each college and the libraries and one elected faculty alternate per unit. An alternate for a unit may substitute for the elected faculty member of that unit or the Senate Executive Committee appointee of that unit at meetings. Non-voting membership shall be composed of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, or their delegate, the Dean of the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, a representative from the Office of Institutional Assessment and Accreditation, and a graduate student elected by the Graduate Student Organization. Senate and faculty representatives must be members of the graduate faculty.

Note: At the January 2024 Faculty Senate meeting, a change to membership was approved. See page 51 of the agenda at https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Hk4a6pUXqEASmBBycaNT4rfCV9lswfH/view for the language of the change.

The Libraries Committee was dissolved by vote at the November 30, 2023 Faculty Senate meeting. Notes for the meeting and the vote are posted to https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wgq-AD4Xh6aNpRq4AIldDiwUu5eCC_c5/view .

Bylaws (2022). SECTION 20. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

a. The responsibilities of the Leadership Development and Engagement Committee shall be as follows:

Foster community engagement by ensuring that all perspectives are represented in decision-making processes, increase engagement by promoting cross-campus collaboration and communication by encouraging intercollegiate events and fostering partnerships between various student organizations and academic departments, support leadership opportunities for students, staff, and faculty, monitor the programming facilitated by The Office of Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development and Engagement to coordinate efforts to ensure such programming is meeting the needs of students, staff, and faculty.

b. Voting membership of the Leadership Development and Engagement Committee shall be composed of one senator or alternate appointed by the Senate Executive Committee and faculty members elected by and representing each unit, one per unit. Non-voting membership shall be composed of the Associate Vice President, Office of Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development and Engagement or their delegate.

Bylaws (2022). SECTION 19. PLANNING, BUDGET, AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE

The responsibilities of the Planning, Budget and Facilities Committee shall be as follows:

• Make recommendations concerning strategic planning, budgeting (including long-range planning and the annual budget prior to its submission to the Board of Regents); make recommendations on planning, development, and expansion of physical facilities when such endeavors affect the academic mission of the University; and gather and disseminate budget-related information as requested to enhance transparency.
• Voting membership shall be composed of one senator appointed by the Senate Executive Committee and faculty members elected by and representing each unit, one per unit. Non-voting membership shall be composed of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, or their delegate; the Vice President for Student Affairs, or their delegate; the Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing, and Student Success, or their delegate, and the Vice President for Business and Finance, or their delegate.

Note: At the January 2024 Faculty Senate meeting, a change to membership was approved. See page 51 of the agenda at https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Hk4a6pUXqEASmBBycaNT4rfCV9lswfH/view for the language of the change.

Responsibilities: Bylaws (2022), SECTION 2. The Elections Committee shall be chaired by the Senate librarian. All other standing committees (the Graduate; Undergraduate; Academic Standards; Faculty Welfare; Faculty Development; Faculty Research; Faculty Service; General Education and Core Curriculum; Student Success; Planning, Budget, and Facilities; and Inclusive Excellence Committees) are chaired by a voting member elected by the voting members of the committee for a renewable one-year term. Ad-hoc committee chairs shall be appointed by the Senate Executive Committee.

Bylaws (2022). SECTION 13. ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

• Coordinate the election of faculty to the Senate according to the procedures set forth by each academic unit; coordinate any other Senate elections as directed by the Senate Executive Committee; work with the President’s Office to coordinate elections to university committees with Faculty Senate elections. Monitor elections to university committees, including the Faculty Grievance Committee when requested by the president; conduct apportionment calculations annually in January using the full-time faculty count available from the provost. The committee will report their findings to the Senate Executive Committee, which will notify the election committees of the individual units regarding those findings and how many seats they have open for election; Supervise the completion of elections and report senate election results to the Senate Executive Committee by April 1 of each year; and address other specific questions in this area that may be requested by the Senate Executive Committee.
• The committee shall be chaired by the Senate Librarian. Voting membership of the Elections Committee shall be composed of one senator appointed by the Senate Executive committee and faculty members elected by and representing each unit, one per unit. Non-voting membership shall be composed of the secretary of the Senate.

Note: At the January 2024 Faculty Senate meeting, a change to membership was approved. See page 51 of the agenda at https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Hk4a6pUXqEASmBBycaNT4rfCV9lswfH/view for the language of the change.

ARTICLE III – OFFICERS> SECTION 1. SENATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

SECTION 2. The Senate Executive Committee shall serve as the chief governing body for all matters before the Senate. It shall be the purpose of the Senate Executive Committee to guide the actions of the Senate so as to enhance all Faculty Senate activities. The Senate Executive Committee shall request representation from the SEC in meetings with the President, Provost, other administrators, or other committees concerning the charge of the senate (e.g., academic affairs) as needed.

SECTION 3. The Senate Executive Committee shall consist of:

• Voting members, one senator from each college and the libraries, elected by the faculty in their respective units for two-year staggered terms.
• The Senate president who serves as the chair of the Senate Executive Committee who serves as a non-voting member except in the case of a tie.
• Additionally, the president-elect, the Senate librarian and the Senate secretary shall serve in an advisory role as non-voting members, unless they represent their colleges on the Senate Executive Committee.
• In the event all Senate Executive Committee members have a single “home” campus, the Senate president, in consultation with appropriate senators, may appoint an additional non-voting elected senator from a counterpart campus to address apportionment. Additional faculty members may be invited to the SEC to consult on specific issues.
• A non-voting staff member designated by the president of the University shall serve as a liaison with the Senate Executive Committee. Staff assistance and administrative support shall be provided through the Office of the Faculty Senate.

Additional information about the SEC can be found in the .

Bylaws (2022). SECTION 18. STUDENT SUCCESS COMMITTEE

The responsibilities of the Student Success Committee shall be as follows:

1. Evaluate recruitment, admission and retention goals; review current and proposed policies related to recruitment, admission, and retention; identify resource needs to increase and expand recruitment, admission, retention, and graduation.
2. Voting membership shall be composed of one senator appointed by the Senate Executive Committee and faculty members elected by and representing each unit, one per unit. Non-voting membership shall be composed of the vice president for student affairs, or their delegate, the Vice President for Enrollment Management, or their delegate, and the Dean of Students, or their delegate.

Note: At the January 2024 Faculty Senate meeting, a change to membership was approved. See page 51 of the agenda at https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Hk4a6pUXqEASmBBycaNT4rfCV9lswfH/view for the language of the change.

Bylaws (2022). SECTION 9. UNDERGRADUATE COMMITTEE

The responsibilities of the Undergraduate Committee shall be as follows:

• Recommend to the Faculty Senate policy and procedures concerning undergraduate programs and curricula; review and approve all changes in undergraduate courses, major and minor programs, emphases, concentrations, and degrees; and maintain continuous review of all undergraduate academic programs, an address other specific questions in this area that may be requested by the Senate Executive Committee.
• Voting membership of the Undergraduate Committee shall be composed of one senator or alternate appointed by the Senate Executive Committee and two elected faculty members per unit representing each college and the libraries and one elected faculty alternate per unit. An alternate for a unit may substitute for the elected faculty member of that unit or the Senate Executive Committee appointee of that unit at meetings. Non-voting membership shall be composed of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, or their delegate, the Student Government Association President or Student Government Association Vice President of Academic Affairs, and a representative from the Office of Institutional Assessment and Accreditation.

Note: At the January 2024 Faculty Senate meeting, a change to membership was approved. See page 51 of the agenda at https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Hk4a6pUXqEASmBBycaNT4rfCV9lswfH/view for the language of the change.