S
E C T I O
COMMITTEES
OF THE GENERAL FACULTY
2.0
COMMITTEES OF GENERAL FACULTY
2.1 STANDING COMMITTEES
2.1.1 MEMBERSHIP
2.1.2 EQUITY IN COMMITTEE WORKLOADS
2.1.3 COMMITTEE CHAIR
2.1.4 MEETINGS
2.1.5 NECESSARY QUORUM FOR COMMITTEE
ACTIONS
2.1.6 FUNCTIONING OF VITAL COMMITTEES DURING
THE SUMMER
2.1.7 COMMITTEE PROCEDURES AND POLICIES
2.1.8 REPORTS
2.1.9 OTHER RULES
2.2 STANDING [ELECTED]
COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
2.2.1 FACULTY STEERING COMMITTEE
2.2.2 TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES COMMITTEE
2.2.3 STUDENT LIFE POLICIES COMMITTEE
2.2.4 COLLEGE PLANNING AND RESOURCES
COMMITTEE
2.2.5 EDUCATIONAL POLICIES COMMITTEE
2.2.6 GENERAL EDUCATION OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE
2.2.7 FACULTY POLICIES COMMITTEE
2.2.8 FACULTY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
2.2.9 FACULTY PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
2.3 STANDING [APPOINTED]
COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
2.3.1 FACULTY ATHLETIC REPRSENTATIVE
2.3.2 FACULTY
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
2.3.3 ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
2.3.4 HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH
COMMITTEE
2.3.5 ANIMAL CARE AND USE COMMITTEE
2.3.6 INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
COMMITTEE
2.3.7 AD HOC COMMITTEES
2.3.8 GRADUATE STUDIES COMMITTEE
2.3.9 INSTITUTIONAL
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES POLICY COMMITTEE
2.4 PROGRAM
ADVISORY AND AWARD COMMITTEES
2.4.1 L C SYMPOSIUM READINGS (LCSR)
PROGRAM - STEERING COMMITTEE
2.4.2 SENIOR SYMPOSIUM ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
2.4.3 TEACHER PREPARATION COUNCIL
2.4.4 WESTOVER HONORS PROGRAM COUNCIL
2.4.5 WOMEN'S ISSUES NETWORK (WIN)
2.4.6 FACULTY AWARD COMMITTEE - ELSIE
ERVIN BOCK CITIZENSHIP AWARD
2.4.7 FACULTY AWARD COMMITTEE - JAMES
A HUSTON EXCELLENCE IN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
2.4.8 FACULTY AWARD COMMITTEE -
SHIRLEY ROSSER EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD
2.4.9
FACULTY AWARD COMMITTEE – THOMAS C.
ALLEN EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMIC ADVISING
AWARD
2.0 COMMITTEES OF THE GENERAL FACULTY
2.1.1 Membership Membership on standing
committees of the faculty runs from the day following the end of the regular
session in which the committee member is elected or appointed until the end of
the regular session in which his or her membership expires. Newly elected or
appointed committee members meet with their respective committees, but have no
vote except in the election of the chairperson of the committee where
applicable during the interim preceding the beginning of their terms.
Eligibility
for voting membership on committees of the General Faculty is restricted to
voting members of the faculty who normally have a teaching load of at least six
credit hours per semester (50% or more of work load is teaching), and
librarians with academic rank. Voting members of the faculty who serve
concomitantly as Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate Dean
for Academic Affairs, or Associate Dean for Academic Affairs are ineligible for
membership, except when the constituting document specifically includes them.
Visiting, acting, regular part-time, and adjunct faculty are also excluded from
voting membership on committees except for those regular part-time faculty who
shall have previously served for ten years as full-time faculty.
Student
members of committees are voting members. It is understood that in the case
where a committee addresses faculty personnel issues or matters involving
specifically-named students, the committee may choose to go into executive
session and exclude student members from discussion and/or vote.
All
faculty committees can call appropriate resource persons as committee
consultants with the frequency the committee requires for efficient completion
of its charge. The resource person cannot, however, serve as a voting full-time
member of said committee.
2.1.2
Equity in Committee Workloads Faculty may serve on no more
than one of the following: Faculty Steering, Faculty Policies, Educational
Policies, Student Life Policies, College Planning and Resources, and Faculty
Personnel.
Because
of related and overlapping functions in the various appeal processes, no person
may simultaneously serve on the Faculty Policies Committee, Faculty Personnel
Committee, Faculty Grievance Committee, or the Hearing Panel for Human Rights.
In
order that there is an opportunity for each faculty member to be involved in
committee business, a system of rotation will be established by the Faculty
Steering Committee. A faculty member is ineligible for successive full-time
appointment or election to the same committee except in those instances where
particular expertise is required and not widely available.
2.1.3
Chairperson Chairpersons of
appointed and elected faculty committees are elected by the committees from the
faculty membership after new committee members have been appointed and before
the end of the academic year. (Newly elected or appointed committee members and
retiring members participate in the selection of the chairperson.) The
chairperson and vice-chairperson of the Faculty Grievance Committee are
selected from among the tenured members of the Committee.
Each
regularly elected or appointed committee of the general faculty will include
the election/confirmation of a chairperson and a vice-chairperson for the ensuing
academic session as an item for action on the agenda for their last meeting of
the academic year. No faculty member shall serve as chairperson of more than
one committee during a given academic session.
The
newly elected chairperson will normally be a person entering their final year
on the committee, and the vice-chairperson will be a person with at least two
years remaining on the committee. Each committee should choose the best
leadership for the College.
Ordinarily
the vice-chairperson will be elected chairperson after serving one year. The
new chairperson will assume the duties of office on the day after spring
graduation, the date on which new members begin their terms.
2.1.4 Meetings
Committees should meet according
to the College Meeting Schedule adopted by the faculty on
Each
committee should establish some standard means of notifying members of meeting
times. The
Each
committee must hold an organizational and planning meeting at the beginning of
the academic year.
Routine
responsibilities of standing committees should be completed prior to the week
before examinations for each semester.
2.1.5
Necessary Quorum for Committee Actions More than one-half of eligible voting faculty members are required for
a quorum. The chairpersons shall be voting members of committees. A vote which
results in a tie indicates a lack of consensus and should not be moved forward.
The Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs serves
in an advisory role on faculty committees and thus is a nonvoting member.
2.1.6 Functioning of Vital Committees during the Summer To facilitate the business of the College and the
faculty in extraordinary circumstances relating to personnel decisions, the
Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs may convene the appropriate
committee or committees to meet during those periods when the College is not in
session. The Chairperson of the Faculty Grievance Committee, at the request of
a faculty member, may convene the Grievance Committee. Under these
circumstances when a quorum is not present, substitute operating procedures
will be determined by the Faculty Steering Committee.
2.1.7
Committee Procedures and Policies
The following procedures and policies will be followed relating to the handling
of records of committee business.
1. Each committee will
keep a permanent, up-to-date book of minutes which is a complete record of all
committee business. The current books of minutes will normally be kept by the
committee chairperson.
2. A summary report will
be appended to the agenda of regular faculty meetings, but more detailed
minutes are to be provided to the faculty only at the discretion of the
committee or at the request of the General Faculty.
3. The committee minute
books are regarded as adjuncts to the minutes of the faculty meetings. The
minutes of previous years will be deposited in the Library.
4. Each committee is
asked to adopt a standard format to include at least the following information:
1) meeting date, 2) members present, 3) old and/or new business, and 4) name
and signature of persons submitting minutes.
2.1.8
Reports Each committee reports
its activities to each regular General Faculty meeting. Copies of each report
will be sent to the Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs prior to the
faculty meeting and, when appropriate, to other faculty committees.
Proposals
for faculty action should be distributed from the Office of the Vice President
and Dean for Academic Affairs in time for faculty consideration at least one
month prior to the time for action.
Reports
to the faculty are due in the Office of the Vice President and Dean for
Academic Affairs no later than noon of the tenth day prior to the General
Faculty meeting day.
Special
reports relating to proposals for faculty action or to an action of the
committee being reported to the faculty for information and concurrence should
give the reasons for the committee's recommendations.
Routine
reports should be prepared according to the following format:
(NAME OF COMMITTEE) REPORT
Chairperson:
Members
(Attendance: present & absent):
Date:
1.
For Faculty Meeting:
A. Item(s) for Action at Faculty Meeting:
B. Item(s)
for Discussion and Later Action at Faculty Meeting:
Check appropriate placement of faculty approved action items as a matter of
record:
Faculty Handbook:
Staff Handbook:
Catalogue:
Hornet:
2. For Committee Meeting Agenda:
A. Item(s) for Discussion and Action:
B. Item(s) for Continued Discussion and Later Action:
C. For Faculty Information: (Items being reported out of committee
but no general faculty action requested)
3. Dates and Locations of Future Scheduled Meetings:
2.1.9 Other Rules (revised
6/28/04 - FSC)
1. The committees of the
General Faculty are intended to function largely in a screening and an
initiating role for proposals for General Faculty consideration.
2. With the exception of
the committees which specifically list them as members, the
3. Students on committees
are recommended to and appointed by the
4. Committee members consider the best interests
of the College as a whole.
2.2 STANDING
[ELECTED] COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
2.2.1.
Faculty Steering Committee
2.2.1.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
The Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs (nonvoting)
2. Four tenured faculty members, serving four-year staggered
terms.
2.2.1.2
Method of Assignment
1.
Faculty members are elected by a majority of the votes cast by members of the
General Faculty.
2. One new member is elected at a spring faculty meeting to
replace one retiring member.
3. Faculty members of this committee may not hold memberships
on other General Faculty committees.
2.2.1.3
Accountability
Policies
and functions are subject to review and approval by the General Faculty.
2.2.1.4
Functions
1.
Nominates faculty members for Faculty Chairperson and Chairperson-Elect.
2.
Nominates faculty members for elected committees, including vacancies of one
year
or more created by faculty departures.
3. Nominates to the
non-elected membership.
4. Determines functions, membership policies, jurisdiction,
and organization of each
committee.
5. Ensures that all committees are functioning properly.
6. Serves, when needed, as an advisory group to the Vice
President and Dean for Academic Affairs and the
7. Makes an appropriate revision in committee organization
whenever there is a change
in organization in the College.
8. Ensures that no new committees, task forces, or other
groups are appointed or
elected that duplicate the areas of responsibility of
standing committees.
9. Makes appointments to fill vacancies of less than one year
on elected committees.
10. Nominates faculty members for student courts.
2.2.1.5
Remarks
1.
Its overall function may be described as an active "watch-dog
operation" of the committee business of the
General Faculty.
2.
Criteria for staffing committees include diverse school representation, faculty
members' preferences, willingness
to serve, expertise, experience, and overall committee
workload.
3.
On the ballots for elected committees, faculty members' affiliation shall be in
some way identified (e.g., School
Program, Library, etc.)
2.2.2
Teaching and Learning Resources
Committee
2.2.2.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
Six faculty members serving three-year staggered terms.
2.
The Director of the Library and one librarian
3. Personal Computer Software Support
Manager
4. Coordinator of Technology
Training
5. Two students
2.2.2.2
Method of Assignment
1.
Two faculty members are elected each year for three-year terms by a majority
vote of the General Faculty at a spring
faculty meeting.
2. The Director of the Library and one other librarian
appointed by the Director.
3. The Personal Computer Software Support Manager.
4. The Coordinator of Technology Training.
5. Two students recommended by the Dean of Student Affairs on
the advice of the Student Government Association
and appointed by the
2.2.2.3
Accountability
Policies
of this Committee are subject to review by the General Faculty.
2.2.2.4
Functions
1.
Works closely with all
of present and emerging media technology, teaching,
and learning resources into the curriculum and pedagogical
methods of the College.
2.
Supports the purpose and mission of the library.
3.
Promotes faculty and student use of the library's materials
and services.
4.
Identifies needs of faculty and students for materials and
services, and conveys those needs to the Director of
the Library.
5.
Receives comments and requests from
6.
Develops, with the Director of the Library, library policies
and procedures.
7.
Serves in a general advisory capacity to the Director on
matters affecting library policies, personnel, and
services.
8.
Participates in long-range planning for the library.
9.
Participates in the dissemination of information about media
resources available for use by faculty in their
classes.
10.
Develops and monitors an effective system of check-out, delivery, and support
of media resources.
2.2.3
Student Life Policies Committee
2.2.3.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
The Vice President and Dean for Student Development (voting)
2. The Associate Dean of Students (voting)
3. The Director of Residence Life (voting)
4. The Chaplain (voting)
5. The Director of Activities and Leadership Programs
(voting)
6. Six faculty members, serving staggered three-year
terms
7. Six students
2.2.3.2
Method of Assignment
1.
Two faculty members are elected each year by a majority vote of the General
Faculty during a spring faculty
meeting.
2. Student members are recommended by the Vice
President and Dean for Student Development on advice from the Student
Government
Association and appointed by the
2.2.3.3
Accountability
The
Committee shall be accountable to and shall report to the General Faculty,
which shall determine its authority and responsibilities.
2.2.3.4
Functions
1.
Reviews all matters of policy pertaining to extracurricular activities such as
social activities, lectures, and
religious activities. The Committee also reviews
living conditions related to student health, residence hall
environment, and disputes arising out of these.
2. Initiates or reviews proposals pertaining to the
above.
3. Reviews, when necessary, the policies and actions of
the Athletics Committee, and the Student Boards.
2.2.3.5
Subcommittees
The
Committee may designate and oversee the activities of subcommittees
2.2.3.6
Remarks
The
Committee functions as a forum in which students and other members of the
campus community may deal with matters of student government, campus
regulations, and other similar matters.
2.2.4.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
One faculty member elected from each School, serving for three-year staggered
terms. If a School is unable
to nominate an eligible faculty member for this
committee, nominations may be accepted from other Schools.
2. Nonvoting Ex Officio members:
Business and Finance, Vice
3. Two students
2.2.4.2
Method of Assignment
1.
Two faculty members are elected each year by a majority of the General Faculty
at a spring faculty meeting.
2. Student members are recommended by the Vice
President and Dean for Student Development on advice from the Student
Government
Association and appointed by the
2.2.4.3
Accountability
The
Committee shall be accountable to the General Faculty and the
2.2.4.4
Functions
1.
Implements an ongoing review of the College Plan and mission statement in
response to changes in internal and
external environments.
2. Receives and reviews suggestions from students, faculty,
and staff and uses these as well as its own initiatives
to make recommendations about the College Plan.
3. Reviews, modifies, and makes recommendations
concerning the annual update of the College Plan as received
from the College Administrative Council Planning Team.
4. Chairperson serves as faculty liaison with College
Administrative Council Planning Team.
5. Informs the campus community regarding planning and
budgeting matters.
2.2.4.5
Remarks
1.
The Committee will be one of the three planning teams, along with the College
Administrative Council Planning
Team, and a representative group of the Board of
Trustees.
2. This Committee, the
cooperate to ensure that there is appropriate
alignment of planning, budgeting, and assessment.
2.2.5
Educational Policies Committee
2.2.5.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
The Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs (nonvoting), or the Associate
Dean when so designated by the Dean
2. Six faculty members, one elected from each school,
serving three-year staggered terms. If a School is unable
to nominate an eligible faculty member for this
committee, nominations may be accepted from other Schools.
3. Three students, one each from the sophomore, junior,
and senior classes
4. The Registrar (nonvoting)
2.2.5.2
Method of Assignment
1.
Two faculty members are elected each year by a majority vote of the General
Faculty at a spring faculty meeting.
2. Student members are recommended by the Vice
President and Dean for Student Development on the advice of the Student
Government Association
and appointed by the
2.2.5.3
Accountability
The
Committee is accountable to, and reports to, the General Faculty, which
determines its authority and responsibilities.
2.2.5.4
Functions
1.
Reviews all matters of educational policy and recommends action by the General
Faculty.
2. Reviews, when necessary, the policies of the
Learning Resources Committee, the LCSR Committee, the Westover
Council, and any other committee relating to the
College's educational program.
3. May initiate a study or propose a change of any
policy of the committees listed in 2) above.
4. Reviews periodically and recommends to the General
Faculty proposed changes and additions to the graduate
studies curriculum.
5. Carries on a continuing study and review of the
overall educational operation of the College.
6. Reports to the General Faculty recommended changes
in course offerings. Recommended changes become approved
unless rejected by a majority vote of the General Faculty
present at the meeting. If an objection is made, the item will be on the
action agenda for the next regular faculty meeting. However, in reports
from the Educational Policies Committee for an addition or a deletion of a
course, the change becomes effective only if no objection has been raised
within a 15 day period after the faculty meeting.
7.
Reviews proposed annual academic calendars.
8.
Elects tenured faculty member to serve as faculty liaison with College
Administrative Council Planning Team.
2.2.5.5
Subcommittees
The
Committee may designate and oversee standing subcommittees, e.g. General
Policy, General Education, and Areas of Concentration (majors and minors) and
Elective Courses.
2.2.5.6
Remarks
Because
of its central importance to the campus community, the members of this
committee should have a strong interest in and considerable knowledge of
academic organization.
2.2.6
General Education Oversight Committee
2.2.6.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
The Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs or designee (non-voting)
2. The Associate Vice
3. Five elected faculty members, one of whom will be
chair, serving three-year staggered terms, each representing
a different field. Members of this committee
should normally have tenure or be tenure-track, possess a keen
interest in the general education program, and have
knowledge of assessment practices.
4.
Up to two students, ideally one at the sophomore level or above.
2.2.6.2
Method of Assignment
Replacement
faculty members are elected as necessary by a majority vote of the General
Faculty at a spring faculty meeting.
2.2.6.3
Accountability
The
committee shall be accountable to and report through the Educational Policies
Committee to the General Faculty.
2.2.6.4
Functions
1.
Responsible for the implementation and assessment of General Education
requirements.
2. Recommends to the faculty courses for inclusion in
or exclusion from General Education Program.
3.
Recommends to the Educational Policies Committee policy related to the General
Education Program.
2.2.7
Faculty Policies Committee
2.2.7.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
The Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs (nonvoting)
2. Six faculty members, one elected from each School,
serving three-year staggered terms. No more than two
members shall be untenured at the time of election to
the Committee. If a School is unable to nominate an
eligible faculty member for this committee,
nominations may be accepted from other Schools.
3. No one may simultaneously be a member of this
Committee and Faculty Personnel Committee, Faculty
Grievance Committee, and the Hearing Panel for Human
Rights.
2.2.7.2
Method of Assignment
Two
faculty members are elected each year by a majority vote of the General Faculty
during a spring faculty meeting.
2.2.7.3
Accountability
The
Committee is accountable to and reports to the General Faculty, which
determines its authority and responsibilities.
2.2.7.4
Functions
The
Faculty Policies Committee is a policy drafting, interpreting and recommending
committee in matters concerning the general welfare of the faculty.
1.
Continuously reviews the policies and procedures and the implementation thereof
and makes recommendations for
new and revised policies and related procedures in the
following areas:
Faculty duties, rights, responsibilities, professional standards, ethics, and
grievances;
Faculty evaluation, tenure, and promotion criteria; and
teaching loads.
2. Periodically reviews the Human Rights Policy to
consider recommendations of changes and updates. The intervals
between review periods shall not exceed three years.
3. Counsels with the administration in reviewing
faculty benefits and makes proposals to the General Faculty for its
consideration.
4. Reviews, when necessary, the policies and actions of
the Faculty Development Committee, Faculty Grievance
Committee, Faculty Personnel Committee, Human Subject Research Committee, and
the Rosser, Hill, and Bock
Award Selection Committees. Appoints, when necessary,
members of the Rosser, Hill, and Bock Award Selection
Committees.
5. Receives from faculty members and administrative
officers suggestions on any of the above areas for its
consideration.
6. Elects tenured faculty member to serve as faculty
liaison with College Administrative Council Planning Team.
7. Edits the Faculty Handbook.
2.2.8
Faculty Grievance Committee
2.2.8.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
No fewer than twelve faculty members, serving three year staggered terms.
2. No more than three untenured members of the
Committee as a whole and no more than two members of
an Active
Grievance Committee shall be untenured at the time of the grievance procedure
or hearing.
3. No one may simultaneously be a member of this
Committee and Faculty Policies Committee, Faculty Personnel
Committee, and the Hearing Panel for Human Rights.
4. The Committee shall normally be composed of three
members having the rank of professor, three having the rank of
associate professor, three having the rank of
assistant professor, and three elected without regard to rank.
5. Faculty members in acting or visiting positions are
ineligible to serve on the Committee.
2.2.8.2Method
of Assignment
Four
faculty members elected each year by a majority of the General Faculty at a
spring faculty meeting.
2.2.8.3Accountability
Policies
of this Committee are subject to review by the Faculty Policies Committee.
2.2.8.4
Functions
The
Committee investigates and hears grievances of members of the full-time
teaching faculty and regular part-time faculty who have previously served ten
years or more as full-time faculty.
2.2.8.5 Remarks
See
Section 3.16, Grievance Procedures.
See
Section 2.1.2, regarding selection of chairperson and vice-chairperson.
2.2.9 Faculty Personnel Committee
2.2.9.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
Six tenured faculty members, one from each School, serving three-year staggered
terms. If a School is unable
to nominate an eligible faculty member for this
committee, nominations may be accepted from other Schools.
2. Four faculty members shall hold the rank of
professor, and two shall hold the rank of associate professor
3. No one may simultaneously be a member of this
Committee, Faculty Policies Committee, Faculty
Grievance
Committee, and the Hearing Panel for Human Rights.
2.2.9.2
Method of Assignment
Two
members are elected each year by a majority of the General Faculty at a spring
faculty meeting.
2.2.9.3
Accountability
Policies
of this committee are subject to the review and approval of the Faculty
Policies Committee.
2.2.9.4
Functions
1.
Following the procedures for tenure and promotion adopted by the General
Faculty (see section 3.7), the
Committee makes recommendations to the Vice President and Dean for Academic
Affairs on all candidates seeking tenure or promotion.
2. Develops procedures and standards for review of
sabbatical leaves of absence and reviews proposals for
sabbatical leaves of absence, making recommendations
regarding them to the Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs.
3. Preparation of a slate of candidates for honorary
degrees from the College in consultation with the
Dean, the Chaplain, and representatives of the Senior Class.
4. Makes recommendations, in consultation with
appropriate
emeritus/emerita status of retired faculty members. These
recommendations shall be made in timely fashion so
as to be presented for consideration at the February
meeting of the Board of Trustees.
5. Three members of Faculty Personnel Committee, chosen
by membership of the Committee, shall normally
compose a faculty hearing panel to review specific charges
against a faculty member who may be dismissed for
cause (see section 3.8).
2.3 STANDING
[APPOINTED] COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
2.3.1
Faculty Athletic Representative (in lieu of an Athletics Committee - FSC 6/28/04)
2.3.1.1
Selection and Tenure
One full-time teaching faculty member serving a
three-year term.
2.3.1.2
Method of Assignment
A
faculty member will be recommended by the Faculty Steering Committee and
appointed by the
2.3.1.3
Accountability
The
Faculty Athletic Representative is accountable to the General Faculty.
2.3.1.4
Duties
1.
Serve as the Faculty Representative to the NCAA
2.
athletic program meetings as appropriate.
3. Make reports to the General Faculty as appropriate.
4. Supervise the five-year audit required by the NCAA.
5.
Take part in any review of athletics required by SACS as part of its
re-accreditation process.
2.3.2 Faculty
Development Committee
2.3.2.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
Four appointed faculty members, serving four-year staggered terms
2. Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs or
designee (nonvoting)
2.3.2.2
Method of Assignment
Faculty
members are recommended by the Faculty Steering Committee and appointed by the
2.3.2.3
Accountability
Policies
of this Committee are subject to review and approval by the Faculty Policies
Committee.
2.3.2.4
Functions
1.
Establishes criteria, invites and reviews proposals from faculty members for
financial assistance in research and
development.
2. Provides support for travel related to presentation
of scholarly papers or official participation in meetings of
professional societies, and for participation in
special seminars, short courses, and conferences. Awards are subject
to the availability of funds.
3. Encourages individual research and creative activity
by faculty members.
4. Advises the Vice President and Dean for Academic
Affairs regarding nominations of faculty for outside grant support and
coordination of
research or other grant proposals.
5. Makes recommendations to the Vice President and Dean
for Academic Affairs for faculty to receive Summer Research Grants.
6. Serves as a resource for recommendations for
nominations of faculty for external awards.
7. Responsible for faculty development programs and/or
initiatives.
8. Meets at least once a year with Faculty Personnel
Committee to help establish clear communications of expectations
for faculty development as related to personnel
decisions.
2.3.3
Enrollment Management Committee
The
Enrollment Management Committee, working to support the enrollment goals of the
College, embraces an enrollment management model that includes recruitment and
retention.
2.3.3.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs or designate (nonvoting)
2. Dean of Student Affairs (voting)
3. Director of Financial Aid (voting)
4. Director of Enrollment (voting)
5. Registrar
6. Assistant Dean for Academic
and Career Services
7. Director of Advanced
Student Enrollment
8. Four faculty members serving four-year
staggered terms, excluding faculty members who have coaching duties and
may not serve under NCAA regulations
9. Two students, who participate only in policy
consideration and not in the handling of individual cases
2.3.3.2
Method of Assignment
1.
Faculty members are recommended by the Faculty Steering Committee and appointed
by the
2.
Students are recommended by the Dean of Student Affairs on the advice of the
Student Government Association and appointed by the
2.3.3.3
Accountability
Policies
of this committee are subject to review and approval by the General Faculty.
2.3.3.4
Functions
1.
Seeks and generates ideas that support enrollment management initiatives.
2.
Reviews and supports policy initiatives and procedures relating to enrollment
management.
3.
Reports to the faculty, staff, and student body, and educates the LC community
about enrollment management matters.
2.3.4 Human Subject Research
Committee
2.3.4.1
Membership and Tenure of Institutional Review Board
1.
At least three faculty members, preferably one from psychology, and including
one whose primary concerns are in the scientific areas (any discipline may have
more than one member represented on the Board); and two additional members; a
community person who is not affiliated with the College, and who is not part of
the immediate family of a person who is affiliated with the College; and one
who may or may not be affiliated with the College.
2.
At least one of the IRB members must be someone whose
primary concerns is in nonscientific areas.
3.
All terms are for three years, staggered so that no more than two new members
must be appointed in any one year.
2.3.4.2
Method of Assignment
Members
are recommended by the Faculty Steering Committee, in consultation with the
Chair of the IRB, and appointed by the President or Vice President and Dean for
Academic Affairs. The Chair, who is preferably a faculty member shall be appointed by the Faculty Steering
Committee. The Institutional Review Board reports to the Vice President
and Dean for Academic Affairs.
2.3.4.3
Accountability
Policies
and actions of this Committee are subject to review and approval by the Faculty
Policies Committee. The Institutional Review Board reports to the Vice
President and Dean for Academic Affairs.
2.3.4.4
Functions
1.
Review all proposed research which involves the use of human subjects.
2. Approves or rejects research proposals, and notifies the
investigators and the Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs in writing
of its
decision to approve or disapprove the proposed research
activity, or of modifications required to secure Board approval.
Proposals must follow approved format on file in the Dean's Office.
2.3.5
Animal Care and Use Committee
2.3.5.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
One faculty member each from Biology/Environmental Science and Psychology who
have experience in research
and/or teaching use of animals.
2. One faculty member at large.
3. A doctor of veterinary medicine who is certified by
the American
training or experience in laboratory animal science
and medicine.
All terms are for three years, staggered so that no more than two new members
are appointed in any one year.
4. Laboratory
Safety or Chemical Hygiene Officer
2.3.5.2
Method of Assignment
1.
The faculty members will be recommended by the Faculty Steering Committee and
appointed by the
Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs.
2. The chairperson shall have the responsibility for
recommending the veterinarian and the person who is not affiliated
with the College for approval by the Vice President
and Dean for Academic Affairs. To prevent conflicts of interest, the non-LC
members shall
not receive compensation from the College.
2.3.5.3
Accountability
The
Committee reports to the Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs.
2.3.5.4
Functions
1.Reviews
proposed research and teaching projects which involve the use of non-human
vertebrate animals, and reviews other grant proposals as deemed necessary by
granting agencies.
2.Approves or rejects research and teaching proposals,
and notifies the investigators and the Vice President and Dean for Academic
Affairs in writing of its decision to approve or disapprove the proposed
project, or suggests modifications required to secure the Committee's approval.
All approved proposals require the signature of a majority of Committee
members. The Committee chairperson shall also submit an annual report of its
activities to the Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs.
2.3.6
Institutional Effectiveness Committee (revised 6/28/04)
2.3.6.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
Two faculty members serving four-year staggered terms and representing various
disciplines
2. Six administrators or their representatives with
permanent membership:
- Director of
Institutional Research (voting)
- Associate Dean for Academic Affairs/Director of General Education
(voting)
- AVP for Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Assessment (voting)
- Director of
Personnel Services (voting)
- Vice President and Dean for Student Development (voting)
- Registrar (voting)
2.3.6.2
Method of Assignment
Two faculty
members are recommended by the Faculty Steering Committee and appointed by the
2.3.6.3
Accountability
The
Committee shall be accountable to the
2.3.6.4
Functions
1.
Ensures College units are documenting goals, assessment plans, and achievement
of outcomes consistent with the College Mission and Plan.
2.
Reviews and recommends enhancements in the College Institutional Effectiveness
process to ensure goal achievement and efficiency of IE processes.
3.
Supports and acts as a sounding-board for the Office of Institutional
Effectiveness, Planning, and Assessment.
2.3.7 Ad Hoc Committees
An
Ad Hoc Committee may be formed as needed for specific tasks and for a stated, limited
time period. Any Ad Hoc Committee must be approved by the Faculty
Steering Committee and its work reported to the General Faculty.
2.3.8 Graduate Studies Committee (approved, FSC, 8/4/03)
2.3.8.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
The Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs (non-voting) or the Associate
Dean when so designated by
the Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs
2.
The Dean of Graduate Studies
3.
4.
One faculty member to represent each existing graduate program, for terms
determined by their school deans.
Current graduate programs are: MBA; M.Ed. in Counseling; M.Ed. in
Educational Leadership; M.Ed. in English
Education; and M.Ed. in Special Education.
5.
One faculty member to represent a discipline in which graduate studies are not
offered, serving a 3-year term.
6.
Two graduate students, one from the
and Human Development, serving one-year terms.
2.3.8.2
Method of Assignment
1.
Faculty members representing specific graduate programs are appointed by
appropriate school deans.
2.
The representative from a non-graduate studies discipline is appointed by the
Faculty Steering Committee.
3.
Student members are recommended by the Dean of the
School of Education and Human Development, respectively, and appointed by the
2.3.8.3
Accountability
The
Committee is accountable to, and reports to, the Educational Policies
Committee, which determines its authority and responsibilities. Any
actions taken by the Graduate Studies Committee that require approval by the
General Faculty must first be approved by the Educational Policies Committee.
2.3.8.4
Functions
1.
To promote all
2.
To review and approve all recommended curricular changes including the addition
of graduate programs, the
deletion of graduate programs, and the addition or
deletion of specific courses.
3.
To review and approve academic policies which directly relate to graduate
studies programs.
4.
To review and approve admissions policies affecting the enrollment of graduate
students.
2.3.9 Institutional Technology Resources Policy Committee (added
2.3.9.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
The Associate Vice
2.
Four faculty members, one of whom serves as committee chair, serving staggered
four-year terms
3.
Four staff representatives serving staggered four-year terms
4.
One student.
2.3.9.2
Method of Assignment
1.
Faculty members are recommended by the Faculty Steering Committee and appointed
by the
College. Faculty members may serve consecutive
terms when justified by need and expertise.
2.
Staff representatives are recommended by the Associate Vice
Resources and appointed by the
when justified by need and expertise.
3.
The student member, who may be reappointed, is recommended by the Vice
President and Dean for Student
Development on
advice from the Student Government Association and appointed by the
2.3.9.3
Accountability
The
Committee shall be accountable to the General Faculty and the
2.3.9.4
Functions
1.
Review and recommend policies on information technology standards and
operations.
2.
Review information technology strategic and tactical plans.
3.
Review and recommend technology resource budget priorities to the College
Planning and Resources
Committee.
4.
Provide advice, counsel, and support to the Associate Vice
on the allocation of resources.
5.
Review and provide recommendations on information technology service
priorities.
6.
Review information technology grant applications.
7.
Provide advice, counsel, support, and recommendations on all matters related to
information technology.
2.3.9.5
Remarks
1.
Because of its central importance to the campus community, the members of this
Committee should have a
strong interest in and knowledge of information
technology.
2.
The Committee is to represent all College constituencies on matters related to
technology resources.
2.4 PROGRAM ADVISORY AND AWARD COMMITTEES
2.4.1
2.4.1.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
The Program Director and Associate Director (voting)
2. Six faculty members serving staggered three-year
terms (voting)
3. Two students (voting)
4. Editor of Agora (non-voting, unless also a
member of Steering Committee) - attends as requested by Program
Director
2.4.1.2
Method of Assignment
1. Faculty
members are elected by the LCSR faculty at the annual meeting in the spring of
each year.
2. Students are invited by the LCSR Steering Committee.
3. The Directors are nominated by the Vice President
and Dean for Academic Affairs and appointed by the
2.4.1.3
Chairperson
The
Director of the Program also serves as chairperson of the LCSR Steering
Committee.
2.4.1.4
Accountability
Policies
and actions of this Committee are subject to the review of the Educational
Policies Committee.
2.4.1.5
Functions
Oversees the operation of the Lynchburg College
Symposium Readings Program.
2.4.2
Senior Symposium Advisory Committee
2.4.3 Teacher
Preparation Council
2.4.3.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
Counseling
2. Faculty representatives from each School offering
coursework in support of teacher preparation (one year terms) –
Art, Biology, Environmental Science, Business and Economics, Chemistry,
Communication Studies, Earth Science,
English, Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures, Music, Health and
Movement Science and Recreation,
History, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology,
Theatre.
3. Representatives from the administration -
2.4.3.2
Method of Assignment
Faculty
members are recommended by
2.4.3.3
Chairperson
Dean
of the
2.4.3.4
Accountability
Policies
and actions recommended by this Council are subject to review and approval by
the Educational Policies Committee.
2.4.3.5
Functions
1.
Supports purpose and mission of teacher preparation programs.
2. Serves in a general advisory capacity on all matters
affecting teacher preparation.
3. Receives requests for policy/curriculum changes from
Schools.
4. Makes recommendations about policy/curriculum
changes to Educational Policies Committee.
2.4.4
Westover Honors Program Council
2.4.4.1
Membership and Tenure
1.
Westover Honors Program Director(s) and faculty mentor(s)
2. Eight faculty members
3. Eight Westover Fellows
2.4.4.2
Method of Assignment
1.
The Westover Honors Program Director(s) and mentor(s) are recommended by the
Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs and appointed by the
2. Faculty are requested by
the Director of the Westover Honors Program.
3. Two students are elected annually from each of the
four classes by members of the Westover classes.
2.4.4.3
Chairperson
The
Director of the Westover Honors Program serves as chairperson of the Westover
Council.
2.4.4.4
Accountability
Policies
of the Westover Council are subject to review by the Educational Policies
Committee.
2.4.4.5
Functions
The
Westover Council provides advice and guidance to the Director of the Westover
Honors Program on such matters as curriculum design, course selection,
admissions, and assessment.
2.4.5
Women's Issues Network (WIN)
2.4.5.1
Membership and Tenure
Membership
is open to all members of the
2.4.5.2
Method of Assignment
1.
The governing board, consisting of faculty, staff, and students selected from
the membership, will comprise no fewer than six and no more than twelve
members.
2. When vacancies on the board occur, nominations for
replacements will be accepted from current members of the governing board.
Nominees will be presented at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the
governing board and shall be elected by majority vote of the board members in
attendance.
3. Regular terms of the governing board shall be for a
period of two years with the option of reelection.
4. Regular terms shall be so fixed at the beginning, or
upon any increase or decrease in the number of members of the governing board,
that approximately an equal number of regular terms shall expire at the end of
each academic year.
2.4.5.3
Chairperson
The
vice-chairperson automatically becomes chairperson at the end of the
vice-chairperson's term.
2.4.5.4
Accountability
2.4.5.5
Functions
To respond to issues of concern to the women of
2.4.6
Faculty Award Committee - ELSIE ERVIN
BOCK CITIZENSHIP AWARD
The
award is given each year to honor a faculty colleague whose service to the
College and/or the community exemplifies the high commitment to
2.4.6.1
Membership and Tenure
Normally composed of the last four recipients of the award
for four-year terms.
2.4.6.2
Method of Assignment
The
senior faculty member to receive the award rotates off, and is replaced by the
new award winner each year. The chairperson is the senior member of the
committee.
2.4.6.3
Accountability
Reports directly to the Vice President and Dean for
Academic Affairs.
2.4.6.4
Functions
1.
Solicit nominations (including self-nominations) for the award.
2. Review all materials sent to the committee, and
selects award winner for the current year.
3. Provide documentation of selection to the Office of
the Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs.
2.4.7
Faculty Award Committee - JAMES A HUSTON
EXCELLENCE IN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The
award is given each year to one or more members of the teaching faculty of the
College who has/have made noteworthy scholarly contributions to his/her field
of endeavor. Any full-time member of the Lynchburg College General
Faculty who has not received the award within the last five years is eligible.
2.4.7.1
Membership and Tenure
Normally composed of the last four recipients of the
award for four-year terms.
2.4.7.2
Method of Assignment
The
senior faculty member to receive the award rotates off and is replaced by the
new award winner each year. The chairperson is the senior member of the
committee.
2.4.7.3
Accountability
Reports directly to the Vice President and Dean for
Academic Affairs.
2.4.7.5
Functions
1.
Solicits nominations (including self-nominations) for the award.
2. Reviews all materials sent to the committee, and
selects award winner for the current year.
3. Provides documentation of selection to the Office of
the Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs.
2.4.8
Faculty Award Committee - SHIRLEY ROSSER
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD
The
award is given each year to a member of the teaching faculty of the College who
is recognized as an exemplary representative of the quality of the teaching
faculty at
2.4.8.1
Membership and Tenure
Normally composed of the last four recipients of the
award for four year terms.
2.4.8.2
Method of Assignment
The
senior faculty member to receive the award rotates off and is replaced by the
new award winner each year. The chairperson is the senior member of the
committee.
2.4.8.3
Accountability
Reports directly to the Vice President and Dean for
Academic Affairs.
2.4.8.5
Functions
1.
Requests nominations from currently enrolled LC students.
2. Informs faculty nominees of their nomination,
request supporting documentation, and request their presence at the
Academic Awards Banquet, since the name of the recipient remains confidential
until its announcement at that
occasion.
3. Reviews the documentation and select the recipient
of the award.
4. Provides documentation of selection to the Office of
the Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs.
2.4.9
FACULTY
AWARD COMMITTEE - THOMAS C. ALLEN EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMIC
ADVISING AWARD
The award is given each year to honor a faculty or staff colleague whose advising practices fulfills the following objectives: “Strengthen retention, increase the academic focus of students, and enhance desired outcome of individual academic departments and the college as a whole.”
Any full-time member of the Lynchburg College Faculty or Staff who has not received the award within the last five years is eligible.
2.4.9.1 Membership and Tenure
Normally composed of the last
three recipients of the award for three-year terms, two members of the academic
administration who work closely with advisors, and one student appointed by the
Office of the Vice President and Dean for Student Development. (6 members in all).
2.4.9.2
Method of Assignment
The senior faculty member to receive the award last rotates off and is replaced by the new award winner each year. The chairperson is the senior member of the committee.
2.4.9.3 Accountability
Reports directly to the Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs or designee.
2.4.9.4 Functions
1. Solicits nominations for the award.
2. Informs faculty or staff nominees of their nomination and requests supporting documentation.
3. Reviews all materials sent to the committee and selects award winner for the current year.
4. Requests recipient’s presence at the Academic Awards Banquet, since the name remains confidential until its announcement at the occasion.
5. Provides documentation and name of selection to the Office of the Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs or designee.