Constitution Committee

Committee Composition

The term of office on this committee is three years with staggered terms. No member will serve for successive terms.  The committee consists of one full-time faculty member from each of the academic ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor, and three full-time faculty members at-large.  Department Chairs or College administrators are not eligible to fill elected positions on this committee. The Dean and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs will be ex officio, non-voting members.

Standing Committee Charge

The Constitution Committee’s role is to monitor the governance of the College and to ensure that the principles of shared governance are being followed. This committee monitors and assesses the functioning of all components of the College’s governance system and reports their findings with recommendations annually to the FAB. The committee is responsible for the review of the College’s Constitution and Bylaws annually for its utilization, applicability, and appropriateness to the progressive management of the College. The committee works in conjunction with the Dean to review all standing committees of the Faculty Assembly, specify their responsibilities, monitor their productivity, and assess the rules and regulations governing their operations.

This group functions as the nominating committee:

• to develop slates of candidates for elected positions in the leadership of the Faculty Assembly and on all standing committees of the Faculty Assembly.
• at the direction of the Dean, to nominate candidates for specific awards, honors, or recognition.

Schedule of Meetings

The Constitution Committee meets from 12-1 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

To request information prior to 2019-2020 please contact the Dean’s Office.