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Governance Minutes ArchiveIII. University Committees
2.3 III. University Committees Each of the University Committees, enumerated below, is appointed by the President of the University, as set forth in the Constitution of the Uni- versity Council, Article VIII. A. ATHLETIC COMMITTEE CHARGE: To review and provide advice on broad policy issues relating to intercollegiate athletics. Specific Committee responsibilities include: A. Provide advice to the Athletic Director on such matters as financial aid for student athletes, residential life for student athletes, pro- gram balance between revenue and nonrevenue sports, recruiting, admis- sions, NCAA compliance, and general intercollegiate athletic budgetary and operational matters. B. Provide advice to the Provost on matters related to academic progress of athletes, the admission policy for athletes, academic advising of athletes, and relations with academic departments and faculty in gen- eral. C. Participate in the search process for the selection of the Athletic Di- rector. The Committee will also participate in periodic evaluations of the Athletic Director in coordination with the University official to whom the Athletic Director reports. REPORTS TO: University Council MEMBERSHIP: APPOINTMENT METHOD: One faculty representative from eachNominated by College College Faculty Association One collegiate faculty Nominated by the representative Faculty Senate One extracollegiate faculty Nominated by the representative Faculty Senate One undergraduate student Nominated by the SGA One scholarship athlete Nominated by the Athletic Director One graduate student Nominated by the GSA President's appointed faculty ex officio with vote representative to the NCAA Vice President for Student Affairs ex officio with vote or designee University official to whom ex officio with vote athletics reports, or designee One alumni representative of the Appointed by Virginia Tech Alumni Association* the President One representative of the Virginia TAppointed by Student Aid Association* the President Athletic Director ex-officio without vote One college dean* Appointed by the President *Alumni and Student Aid representatives will be appointed by the President from names submitted by the Virginia Tech Alumni Association and the Virginia Tech Student Aid Association. Each Association will submit at least two names to the President for consideration. The college dean will be appointed by the President from nominations by the college deans. CHAIRPERSON: The President will appoint annually a chair from among its membership. B. BUILDING COMMITTEE CHARGE: To make recommendations concerning the physical development of the University and the planning and construction of University buildings and physical features. REPORTS TO: University Council MEMBERSHIP: APPOINTMENT METHOD: Vice President for Administration and Operations, Chairperson ex officio Student Affairs Representative ex officio Provost ex officio Dean of Architecture and Urban Studiex officio Director of Physical Plant ex officio Dean of College Appointed by President Dean of College Appointed by President Three Faculty Representatives Nominated by Faculty Senate One Undergraduate Student RepresentaNominated by SGA Graduate Student Representative Nominated by GSA C. COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE CHARGE: To plan and implement the University's Commencement programs. REPORTS TO: Commission on Faculty Affairs MEMBERSHIP: APPOINTMENT METHOD: Chairperson Appointed by President Coordinator for Religious Affairs ex officio Vice President for Administration and Operations ex officio Director of Processions ex officio Director of Ushers ex officio Graduate School Representative ex officio Commandant of Cadets ex officio Director of Public Affairs ex officio Squires Student Center Representativex officio Commencement Marshal Elected by Faculty Senate One Faculty Representative from eachNominated by College College Faculties President of Senior Class ex officio President of Junior Class ex officio Graduate Student Representative Nominated by Graduate Student Assembly D. COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK COMMITTEE CHARGE: To recommend policies that relate to the operation, maintenance, and development of the University's communications network. REPORTS TO: University Council MEMBERSHIP: APPOINTMENT METHOD: One faculty representative from Nominated by College each College Faculty Association Representative of the Department of Nominated by Computer Science Department Chair Director of Communications Network ex officio Services Vice President for Information ex officio Systems Representative of the Vice PresidentNominated by Vice for Finance President for Finance Undergraduate student representativeNominated by SGA Graduate student representative Nominated by Graduate Student Assembly Representative of the University Nominated by Library Libraries Faculty Association Extension Division Representative Nominated by Vice Provost for Extension Research Division Representative Nominated by Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies Representative of Vice President forNominated by Vice Administration President for Administration Assistant/Associate Dean of one Appointed by President College Representative of the Vice PresidentNominated by Vice for Student Affairs President for Student Affairs Representative of the Faculty SenateNominated by the Faculty Senate CHAIRPERSON: The President will appoint annually a chair from among its membership. E. COMPUTER COMMITTEE CHARGE: To make recommendations for the efficient utilization of the Uni- versity's computer facilities. The Committee's scope of concerns includes all instructional, research, extension, and administrative computing pro- vided through the University's computing facilities, and all existing or proposed devices connected to the computing facilities. The Committee shall: A. Identify and make recommendations on issues of University-wide interest in the areas of computing and associated telecommunications. B. Review plans for the development and use of University-wide computer support for instruction, research, extension, and administration. C. Assess the effectiveness of existing computing facilities and support- ing communication networks. D. Prepare recommendations on the appropriateness of new or expanded cen- tral computing facilities and communication networks. REPORTS TO: University Council MEMBERSHIP: APPOINTMENT METHOD: Chairperson Appointed by President from membership Vice President for Information Systems ex officio Director of Systems Development ex officio Director of Computing Center ex officio Director of Institutional Research ex officio Director of Internal Audit ex officio Director of Budgeting and Financial Planning ex officio Library Representative Nominated by Library Faculty Head, Dept. of Computer Science ex officio Extension Division Representative ex officio Research Division Representative ex officio Dean of one College Appointed by President One Faculty Representative from eachNominated by College College Faculties One Representative from the Nominated by the Faculty Senate Faculty Senate One Classified Employee RepresentatiAppointed by President Undergraduate Student RepresentativeNominated by SGA Graduate Student Representative Nominated by Graduate Student Assembly F. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE CHARGE: To recommend policies and to advise the University Administration in matters relating to employee benefits. REPORTS TO: Commission on Faculty Affairs MEMBERSHIP: APPOINTMENT METHOD: Vice President for Finance ex officio Vice President for Administration and Operations ex officio Provost ex officio Director of University Services and Auxiliary Enterprises ex officio Director of Employee Relations ex officio Extension Division Representative ex officio Seven Faculty Members Nominated by Faculty Senate CHAIRPERSON: One of the Committee members is designated Chairperson by the President. G. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (EO/AA) COMMITTEE CHARGE: REPORTS TO: University Council MEMBERSHIP: APPOINTMENT METHOD: Chairman Appointed by President One Faculty Representative from eachNominated by College College Faculties Two Faculty Representatives Nominated by Faculty Senate University Administration RepresentaAppointed by President Six Classified Staff Members Appointed by President Library Representative Nominated by Library Faculty Extension Division Representative Nominated by Extension Division Faculty Three Undergraduate Student Nominated by SGA One Graduate Student Representative Nominated by Graduate Student Assembly H. HONOR SYSTEM REVIEW BOARD CHARGE: To review recommended Honor System verdicts and penalties and to make recommendations to the President concerning same, as specified in Honor System Constitution. REPORTS TO: Commission on Undergraduate Studies MEMBERSHIP: APPOINTMENT METHOD: Two administrative representatives Appointed by President Two faculty representatives Nominated by Faculty Senate Appropriate student representatives as outlined in Constitution of University Honor System CHAIRPERSON: One of the administrative or faculty Committee members is designated Chairperson by the President. I. HONORIFICS COMMITTEE CHARGE: To review credentials and achievements of candidates or nominees for University awards or for University nominations for external awards as charged by the Provost or the President (where that responsibility is not vested in other committees), and to make recommendation to the Provost or the President, as appropriate. In addition, the Committee shall review nominations for honorary degrees to be awarded by the University. REPORTS TO: Commission on Faculty Affairs MEMBERSHIP: APPOINTMENT METHOD: University Distinguished Professor Nominated by Faculty Senate Alumni Distinguished Professor Nominated by Faculty Senate Member of Academy of Teaching ExcellNominated by Faculty Senate Member of Academy of Faculty ServiceNominated by Faculty Senate Recipient of Alumni Award for ExtensNominated by Excellence Faculty Senate Recipient of Alumni Award for ResearNominated by Excellence Faculty Senate CHAIRPERSON: The University Provost or a designate from the Office of the University Provost is designated Chairperson. J. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMMITTEE CHARGE: To make policy recommendations to the Provost dealing with pat- ents, copyrights, and related mechanisms for the protection/exploitation of intellectual properties. REPORTS TO: University Council MEMBERSHIP: APPOINTMENT METHOD: Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies ex officio A vice president or designee ex officio University General Counsel or designex officio University Intellectual Property Offexeofficio Dean of the Graduate School ex officio (chairman of Subcommittee on Copyrights) Six faculty members, with experienceNominated by in copyright matters Faculty Senate Associate Provost for Research ex officio (chairman of Subcommittee on Patents) Six faculty members, with experienceNominated by in patent matters Faculty Senate CHAIRPERSON: The Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies. K. LIBRARY COMMITTEE CHARGE: To recommend policies relating to the operation, maintenance, and development of the University's libraries. REPORTS TO: University Council MEMBERSHIP: APPOINTMENT METHOD: Director of Libraries ex officio Representative of Provost's Office ex officio One Faculty Representative from eachNominated by College College Faculties One Representative from the Nominated by the Faculty Senate Faculty Senate Undergraduate Student RepresentativeNominated by SGA Graduate Student Representative Nominated by Graduate Student Assembly CHAIRPERSONSHIP: One of the faculty members on the Committee is designated Chairperson by the President. L. SCHEDULING AND REGISTRATION COMMITTEE CHARGE: To recommend policies relating to scheduling of classes and regis- tration of students. REPORTS TO: Commission on Undergraduate Studies MEMBERSHIP: APPOINTMENT METHOD: Associate Provost for Student Systemex officio Director, Student Accounts ex officio Registrar ex officio Computing Center Representative Appointed by President Graduate School Representative Appointed by President Student Affairs Division Representative Appointed by President Director, University Services & Auxiliary Enterprises ex officio One faculty representative from eachNominated by College College Faculties Undergraduate Student RepresentativeNominated by SGA Graduate Student Representative Nominated by Graduate Student Assembly CHAIRPERSONSHIP: One of the Committee members is designated Chairperson by the President. M. SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID COMMITTEE CHARGE: To recommend policies relating to scholarships and student aid. REPORTS TO: Commission on Undergraduate Studies MEMBERSHIP: APPOINTMENT METHOD: Chairperson Appointed by President Treasurer ex officio Provost's Office Representative Appointed by President Director of Financial Aid ex officio Alumni Office Representative Appointed by President Five Faculty Representatives Nominated by Faculty Senate Undergraduate Student RepresentativeNominated by SGA N. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE CHARGE: To recommend policies relating to the regulation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and vehicular parking on the University campus. REPORTS TO: University Council MEMBERSHIP: APPOINTMENT METHOD: Chairperson Appointed by President Director of Physical Plant ex officio Student Affairs Division Representative Appointed by President Security Director ex officio One faculty representative from eachNominated by College College Faculties Undergraduate Student RepresentativeNominated by SGA Graduate Student Representative Nominated by Graduate Student Assembly
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