Proposed changes to the Academic Policies and Procedures Manual

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Coordinating Committee

(wording on function and membership statements needs to reflect the newly created Coordinator position)

Bachelor of General Studies Coordinating Committee

(wording on membership statement needs to reflect the newly created Coordinator position)

Institutional Research and Assessment Committee

"Assistant Vice President" needs to be changed to "Assistant/Associate Vice President"

Honors Committee

Wording has been changed at the request of the administration.

BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES COORDINATING COMMITTEE

Function

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Coordinating Committee (BAASCC) will provide leadership in assessing and coordinating the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree program. Duties will include (but not be limited to):

An annual report of the actions of the BAASCC will be submitted in April of each year to the Faculty Senate and the Vice-President for Academic Affairs.

Membership

The BAASCC will be composed of nine faculty members, The faculty members will be appointed by the Faculty Senate Committee on Committees with three from each school and no more than two members from the same department. Members will be appointed to staggered three ye& terms. The Vice-President for Academic Affairs will call the first meeting and a Chair and Chair-Elect will be elected by the members of the committee. Thereafter, the Chair-Elect will be elected by the members of the committee by May of each year.

BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES COORDINATING COMMITTEE

Function

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Coordinating Committee (BAASCC) will provide leadership in assessing and coordinating the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree program. Duties will include (but not be limited to):

An annual report of the actions of the BAASCC will be submitted in April of each year to the Faculty Senate and the Vice-President for Academic Affairs by the Program Coordinator.

Membership

The BAASCC will be composed of nine faculty members. 'be faculty members will be appointed by the Faculty Senate Committee on Committees with three from each school and no more than two members from the same department. Members will be appointed to staggered three year terms. The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Program Coordinator will serve as an ex officio member. The Vice President for Academic Affairs will call the first meeting and a Chair and Chair-Elect will be elected by the members of the committee. Thereafter, the Chair-Elect will be elected by the members of the committee by May of each year.

BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE

Function

The Bachelor of General Studies Coordinating Committee (BGSCC) will provide leadership in developing, assessing, and coordinating the Bachelor of General Studies degree program. It will also be responsible for advising students who choose this degree plan. All recommendations from this committee must be submitted to the appropriate university committee for action.

Membership

The BGSCC will be composed of seven faculty members and three upper-division students (one from each school). The faculty members will be appointed by the Faculty Senate Committee on Committees with each of the groups listed below having a representative and no more than two faculty members from the same department.

Members will be appointed to staggered three year terms. The three student representatives will be appointed by the Student Senate and approved by the President for a one year term. The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and the Bachelor of General Studies Program Coordinator will serve as (Omit: an) ex officio member (s).

The Dean will call the first meeting and a Chair and Chair-Elect will be elected by the faculty members of the committee. Thereafter, the Chair-Elect will be elected by the faculty members of the committee in May of each year.

3.5.7 Institutional Research and Assessment Committee

3.5.7.1 Function

The function of the Institutional Research and Assessment Committee (IRAC) will be to formulate specific recommendations and policies for the development, enrichment, and assessment of the university' To fulfill this function, the committee will provide the leadership necessary to maintain a continuous program of institutional evaluation. Areas of study that the committee will investigate include:

  1. Monitoring, examining, and evaluating the teaching-learning environment and all areas of student life, including effectiveness of current instruction, physical plant utilization and maintenance, and follow-up studies of graduates and dropouts.
  2. Promoting and supporting institutional accreditation and program accreditation.
  3. Reviewing assessment plans, assessment reports, assessment policies, and the formulation of recommendations to the appropriate academic department, standing committee, or the administration for improving the university assessment program.
  4. Appointing the annual Program Review Panel. The Panel will consist of members from the IRAC and other faculty' who are not from the university school which is under review.

3.5.7.2 Membership (Revised O9~OO, Faculty Senate)

The Institutional Research and Assessment Committee will be composed of eighteen members. The Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs will serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member, and act as a liaison to the committee. The faculty chair and Assistant/Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs will work together to coordinate the ongoing activities of the committee. Three faculty members from the School of Business, three from the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, and six from the School of Arts and Sciences will be appointed by the Faculty Senate for three-year staggered terms. One student will be appointed by the Student Senate and approved by the President for a one-year term. The President will appoint two members from Student Affairs and two members from Business Affairs for three-year staggered terms.

Replaces 3-2i (09-00)

HONORS COMMITTEE (original proposal)

FUNCTION

The Honors Committee will work with the Honors Program Director to formulate policies and procedures for the administration of the Honors Program The committee will develop criteria and procedures for student participation in the program, develop and assess program curriculum and select faculty for the program. The Honors Committee will foster an atmosphere of experimentation and creativity in teaching by encouraging faculty to create courses for the Honors Program.

MEMBERSHIP

The Honors Committee will be composed of nine members. The Faculty Senate Committee on Committees will appoint two faculty members from the School of Business, two faculty members from the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences and four faculty members from the School of Arts and Sciences, such that there is not more than one member from a given academic department. A faculty Chair and Vice Chair will be elected by the current committee members by May of the academic year and serve for two years. Faculty members will serve for four year staggered terms with two committee members to be appointed each year. Since continuity is important to the Honors Committee, special consideration will be given to members who wish to serve for additional terms. The student member will be the President of the Honors Student Advisory Council. The Honors Program Director and the Vice President of Academic Affairs' appointee will serve as ex officio members of the committee.

HONORS COMMITTEE (new proposal)

FUNCTION

The Honors Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Honors Program Director. The committee may advise concerning formulation of policies and procedures for the administration of the Honors Program as well as in the development of criteria and procedures for student participation in the program. The Honors Committee, with input from the Honors Program Director, will develop and assess program curriculum and select faculty for the program. The Honors Committee will foster an atmosphere of experimentation and creativity in teaching by encouraging faculty to create courses for the Honors Program.

MEMBERSHIP

The Honors Committee will be composed of nine members, The Faculty Senate Committee on Committees will appoint two faculty members from the School of Business, two faculty members from the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, and four faculty members from the School of Arts and Sciences, such that there is not more than one member from a given academic department. A faculty Chair and Vice Chair will be elected by the current committee members by May of the academic year and serve for two years. Faculty members will serve for four year staggered terms with two committee members to be appointed each year. Since continuity is important to the Honors Committee, special consideration will be given to members who wish to serve for additional terms. The student member will be the President of the Honors Student Advisory Council. The Honors Program Director and the Vice President of Academic Affairs' appointee will serve as ex officio members of the committee.