Responsibilities of Faculty Senate Chair

Preside at the monthly Faculty Senate meetings.

--Responsible for setting the agenda for monthly FS meetings

--Responsible for giving the Chair’s Report (which should also be posted on the Faculty Senate web site.)

Preside at the FS Executive Committee meetings.

--Responsible for the setting the agenda for FS Executive Committee meetings on the Faculty Senate web site.)

2.  Call Special Meetings of the Senate (as defined in Article II, Section 1, Paragraph 2)

Member of the Academic Affairs Policy Committee

[The position of chair of AAP committee alternates between the Chair of Faculty Senate and a representative of the Deans’ Council]

Member of the Fringe Benefits Committee
Member of the University Budget Committee
Member of the Faculty Grievance Committee (when convened)
Member of the Campaign USA Fundraising Committee
Ex-officio member of all University committees
Ex-officio member of all standing Senate committees
Attend the quarterly meetings of the USA Board of Trustees
Attend the semiannual meetings of the USA Foundation Board of Trustees

4.  Take Action as Necessary to Expedite the Operation of the Faculty Senate

Co-ordinate the activities of the standing Senate committees.
Present to the University President any changes adopted by the Faculty Senate regarding the Faculty Handbook.  This requires a memorandum stating the request and justification for the specific change.  The University President will bring the request for change before the USA Board of Trustees for their ratification.
Present to the University President any resolutions passed by the Faculty Senate.
Appoint a Parliamentarian to assist in conducting the business of the Senate.

5.  Miscellaneous

Represent the Faculty Senate at the Winter and Spring commencements.
Present at the New Faculty Orientation for Fall semester.

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