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  1.2  Article II.  Functions

 

 

  The functions of the Faculty Senate are:

 

  1.  To establish within the laws applicable to Virginia Polytechnic Insti-

      tute and State University an effective means for advising and respond-

      ing to the University Commissions, the University Council, the

      administration, and the Board of Visitors on University affairs.

 

  2.  To express opinion on University affairs as the Faculty Senate deems

      appropriate and necessary.

 

  3.  To participate in the formulation of academic and educational policies

      that concern more than one college, division, or center.

 

  4.  To consider policies, programs, and other matters as the Adminis-

      tration, college faculties, student organizations, and individuals of

      the Faculty may propose.

 

  5.  To afford avenues and procedures whereby communications within the Uni-

      versity may flow freely, fully, and systematically.

 

  6.  To help create, maintain, and protect a University environment condu-

      cive to the richest growth of scholarship, learning, teaching, re-

      search, service, and respect for human dignity and rights.

 

  7.  To accept and share responsibility with the administration and students

      in all efforts to improve the stature and usefulness of the University.

 

 

 

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