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University Senate
Scope: Employees and Students are covered by this policy.
Policy
University Senate is the primary University governance body where students, faculty, staff, and administrators discuss and debate University issues and policies and provide advice, feedback and recommendations on actions to be taken by the institution. To the extent permitted by law, it is the legislative body of the University in matters involving educational programs, requirements, and standards; employee welfare; and student conduct. The Board of Trustees delegates to the Senate responsibility for providing advice, feedback, and recommendations on curriculum, academic and degree programs, course offerings, and general education requirements, as well as advisory responsibility on matters not otherwise specifically maintained by the Trustees, either by action by the Board or by law, related to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University.
The Board of Trustees reserves the right to consider, approve, modify, or reject actions taken by the University Senate.
Copies of the Enabling Act of University Senate and Faculty Assembly, the Bylaws of University Senate, and the Standing Rules of University Senate are available from the Office of the Provost or online at University Senate.
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Websites
Additional Resources and Procedures
Not Applicable.FAQ
Not Applicable.
Policy Administration
Next Review Date
7/1/2026
Responsible Officer
- Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
- President
Legal Authority
Not Applicable.
Compliance Policy
No
Revision History
Reference ID
MUPIM 2.6
Reviewing Bodies
- ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University Senate
- Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
- President
- ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University Board of Trustees