Texas A&M University-Commerce

Faculty Handbook
Updated November 2004


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A&M-Commerce

 

Section II
Faculty Organizations

1. Faculty Senate (See A&M-Commerce Procedure A12.03)

a. Description

    The primary university-wide faculty organizational unit is the Faculty Senate. It may address any topic that it deems appropriate, but is primarily concerned with providing study, discussion and communication on fairly broad matters of university concern. The Faculty Senate is the voice of the faculty and makes recommendations on policy matters to the President. The Faculty Senate is composed of one member elected by each academic department of the university and one professional librarian. The Constitution of the Faculty Senate is contained in A&M-Commerce Procedure A12.03.

b. Standing Committees

    • Academic Life
    • Academic Practice
    • Admission and Retention of Students
    • Curriculum
    • Faculty Awards
    • Faculty Leave Committee
    • Organization of the Senate
    • University Facilities and Scheduling

2. Graduate Council (See A&M-Commerce Procedure A12.06)

a. Description

The Graduate Council is composed of graduate faculty from all the colleges, plus student representatives. It makes recommendations to the administration on policies and procedures or any matter related to graduate programs, faculty and students.

b. Standing Committees

  • Administration
  • Agenda
  • Curriculum
  • Graduate Faculty Research and Instruction