ACADEMIC AWARDS COMMITTEE CHARGE
1. Name: Academic Awards
Committee
2. Membership:
7
elected faculty members.
Ex‑officio
members (with vote): The Chancellor or
an appointed representative, the Provost or an appointed representative, the
Vice Chancellor for Research, Economic Development and Community Engagement or
an appointed representative, the Chair of the Faculty, one faculty senator
selected by the Chair of the Faculty, and one student member from the Student
Government Association.
The chair of
the committee may invite resource persons as necessary to realize the committee
charge. The chair of the committee may appoint such subcommittees as he or she
deems necessary.
3. Quorum: 4 elected
members exclusive of ex-officio.
4. Committee Responsibilities:
A. The
committee recommends, when required, policies and procedures governing the granting
of awards for meritorious teaching and advising, research, and service.
B. The
committee recommends candidates for receipt of awards in the various categories
to include, but not limited to, the Alumni Distinguished Professor for Teaching
Awards and Research Awards.
C. The
Committee reviews at least annually those sections within the University Undergraduate Catalog that
corresponds to the Committee’s charge and recommends changes as necessary.
5. To Whom The Committee Reports:
The committee
recommends to the
6. How Often The Committee Reports:
The
committee reports to the
7. Power
Of The Committee To Act Without
The
committee is empowered to recommend candidates for awards.
8. Standard Meeting Time:
The
committee meeting time is scheduled for the first Thursday of each month.
This new committee replaced the
award functions of the Research/Creative Activity Policies Committee and the
Teaching Effectiveness Committee.