DIRECTORY OF COMMITTEES AND COUNCILS

Brown University

Directory of Committee Memberships & Charges

Semester I, 2001-02 (Version Current as of 8/21/01)

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Standing Committees of the Faculty

Academic Standing (CAS)

Admission and Financial Aid (CAFA)

Advisory Committee on Summer Studies

Advisory Committee on University Planning (ACUP)

Affirmative Action Monitoring Committee

Awards and Benefits

Commencement Speakers

Faculty Advisory Committee on Computers (FACC)

Faculty Resumed Undergraduate Education Policy and Admissions Committee (RUE)

Faculty Executive Committee (FEC)

Faculty Library Committee

Financial Aid Awards Review Board (FARB)

Honorary Degrees

Lectureships Committee

Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Concerns Commmittee

Medical Faculty Executive Committee (MFEC)

Minority Faculty Recruitment

Nominations Committee

Prizes and Premiums

Rosenerger Medal of Honor Committee

Status of Women

Committee on Student Life

Councils and Committees for the Curriculum

Biomedical Faculty Council

College Curriculum Council (CCC)

Faculty Committee on Educational Legislation (FCEL)

Graduate Council

University Creative Arts Council

Medical Faculty Bodies

The General Assembly

Biomedical Faculty Council

Committees Reporting to the President

Advisory Committee on Corporate Responsibility in Investment Policies

Athletic Advisory Council

John Carter Brown Library Faculty Liaison Committee

Campus Minority Affairs Committee

Campus Planning Committee

Faculty Reappointment and Tenure (Confrat)

Committee on Medical Faculty Appointments (CMFA)

University Research Council (URC)

Committees Reporting to the Corporation

University Disciplinary Council (UDC)

Other Committees: Faculty Members Not Elected by the Faculty

Committees Reporting to Various Deans

Standing Committee on the Academic Code

University Benefits Review Committee

Committees Not in the Faculty Rules

Biosafety Committee

Radiation Safety Committee

Laboratory Safety Committee

STANDING COMMITTEES

FACULTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (FEC)

The major function of the FEC is to serve as a central steering committee for facultygovernance. In that capacity, it gathers information that may be of concern to the faculty, supervises and coordinates the operations of faculty committees, and consults on a regular basis with the President, other officers of the administration, student groups, and the Corporation.

The committee consists of nine faculty members, including three officers--Chair, Vice Chair, and Past Chair. The Office of Faculty Governance Manager serves as Secretary.

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

Nominates faculty to fill vacancies on committees and councils.

The committee consists of nine faculty members.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON UNIVERSITY PLANNING (ACUP)

Makes recommendations to the President about the University's budget for the next academic year and the budget implications of various resource allocation choices for several years into the future. Consideration is given to major aspects of the University's income and expense categories, and their effects on academic and administrative activities.

The committee consists of six faculty members, six administrators as ex officio members, and six students. The administrators include the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration, the Provost, the Dean of the Faculty, the Dean of the Graduate School, the Dean of the College, and the Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences. The student members include four from the College, one from the Graduate School, and one from the School of Medicine.

Chair: Provost

.ACADEMIC STANDING (CAS)

Is responsible for actions concerning undergraduate academicstatus, and for making exceptions to the Faculty Rules if it seems wise academically in individual cases.

The committee consists of four faculty members, and four administrators (ex officio members). The administrators include the Dean of the College, the Registrar, and two Associate Deans of the College, one of whom is designated by the Dean of the College to act as Chair.

ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID (CAFA)

Deals with aspects of admission policy and complaints about equity of admission policy. Helps with financial aid budget.

The committee consists of eight faculty members, four undergraduate students, and three administrators (non-voting, ex officio members), including the Provost, the Dean of the College, and the Dean of Admission and Financial Aid.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION MONITORING COMMITTEE (AMC)

Monitors the University's efforts to promote and protect affirmative action on behalf of the hiring, promotion, and retention of women and underrepresented minority faculty and recommends possible solutions to on-going problems.

The committee consists of eleven faculty members, seven regular and four alternate members. The Affirmative Action Officer serves as an ex officio non-voting member of thecommittee.

AWARDS AND BENEFITS

Reviews all benefit policies and programs in which faculty participate.

The committee consists of six faculty members, the Dean of the Faculty, and the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration (ex officio members).

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS

Selects two senior orators for Commencement.

The committee consists of four faculty members, including an instructor in public speaking, the Dean of the College, and five undergraduate students elected annually by the senior class. The Chair is appointed by the President who fixes the term of office.

FACULTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COMPUTERS (FACC)

Consults with various committees and other bodies dealing with computers on campus and ascertains whether the plans of these groups are consistent with the goals and objectives of the University.

The committee consists of eight faculty members, two undergraduate students, one graduate student, one medical student, the University Librarian or designee, and the Vice President for Computing and Information Services (non-voting, ex officio member).

FACULTY RESUMED UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION POLICY AND ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE (RUE)

Works with the Dean of the College and Director of Admission and Director of Financial Aid to develop policies and consider procedures for RUE admission, recruitment, financial aid, student support and fundraising.

The committee consists of five faculty members, two academic deans named by the Dean of the College, two admission officers named by the Director of Admissions, and two RUE students elected by the RUE student organization.

FACULTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE

Advises on policies of library and monitors the effectiveness of library services.

The committee consists of six faculty members, the University Librarian and the Director of the John Carter Brown Library (non-voting, ex officio members), two graduate students and two undergraduate students.

FINANCIAL AID AWARDS REVIEW BOARD (FARB)

Hears unresolved complaints concerning financial aid and treatment of recipients.

HONORARY DEGREES

Seeks nominations and recommends candidates for honorary degrees to the Board of Fellows.

The committee consists of seven faculty members, two undergraduate students, and one graduate student.

LECTURESHIPS COMMITTEE

Solicits proposals from the Faculty for lectures and evaluates them on the basis of quality, breadth, and cost effectiveness.

The committee consists of eight faculty members.

LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL CONCERNS COMMMITTEE

Studies and recommends for faculty and administrative action changes in University policy and procedures to protect the rights of sexual minorities in the University, and the appropriate educational treatment of homosexuality in the curriculum.

The committee consists of three faculty members, the Dean of the College, or her or his designee, one undergraduate and one graduate student.

MINORITY FACULTY RECRUITMENT

Provides information and suggestions to departments that will facilitate the recruitment and increase the representation of underrepresented minorities.

The committee consists of three faculty members, the Dean of the Faculty, one member appointed by the President, and the AA/EEO Officer (non-voting, ex officio member)

PRIZES AND PREMIUMS

Has jurisdiction over all undergraduate academic prizes and premiums and has charge of the Faculty Scholars Program.

The committee consists of four faculty members, including the Chair, who is appointed by the President.

ROSENBERGER MEDAL OF HONOR COMMITTEE

Gathers nominations from the faculty for recipients of the Susan Colver Rosenberger Medal of Honor for recommendation to the faculty.

The committee consists of five members, including the Secretary of the Faculty, the Chair of the Honorary Degrees Committee, the Chair of the Faculty/FEC, the Dean of the Faculty, and the Provost.

STATUS OF WOMEN

Monitors the status of women faculty and staff in the University. Is involved in working with other groups such as the Sarah Doyle Center.

The committee consists of five faculty members, one undergraduate student, one medical student, one graduate student, the Dean of the Faculty, the Dean of the College, and the Coordinator of Women's Concerns (ex officio members).

COMMITTEE ON STUDENT LIFE

Advises the Dean of Student Life , and when appropriate, the Deans of the Graduate School and Medicine on matters relating to student life and regarding policies and procedures that promote interaction between students and faculty and between faculty and the Office of Student Life; and that promote academic and non-academic interaction among undergraduate, graduate and medical students.

Membership includes six faculty members; three undergraduate students; one graduate student; the Dean of Student Life and one other Dean of Student Life to be appointed by the Dean of Student Life; ex-officio and non-voting will be the Provost, the Dean of the Graduate School, Dean of the College or representative, and a representative of the office of General Counsel.

MEDICAL FACULTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (MFEC)

The MFEC serves as a central steering committee for the Hospital-Based Medical Faculty. It investigates matters that are of particular concern to Medical Facultyand reports, makes recommendations, and suggests priorites to the FEC.

The Committee consists of nine faculty members: three officers; Chair, Vice Chair, and Past Chair; and six others who shall be elected from the hospital-based voting faculty.

COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES FOR THE CURRICULUM

COLLEGE CURRICULUM COUNCIL (CCC)

Reviews the undergraduate curriculum, defines educational goals, approves courses, and evaluates whether the structures of the University are able to meet these goals.

The committee consists of eight faculty members, five students, four from the College and one from the Graduate School, and five administrators (ex officio members) including the Dean of the College, an Associate Dean of the College, the Dean of the Graduate School, the Dean of the Faculty, and the Registrar.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SUMMER STUDIES

Advises the Dean of Summer Studies on all aspects of summer offerings at the University, including criteria for the selection of programs and courses to be offered under the auspices of the Office of Summer Studies; procedures for the selection of the summer instructional staff and the staffing structure for courses; criteria for admissions to summer study; and directions for further development. The committee consists of one faculty member from each of the four divisions (humanities, life sciences, physical sciences, and social sciences). The Dean of the College, the Dean of Summer Studies, and the Vice President for Academic Planning/Administration serve ex officio. A member of the Summer Studies staff is appointed by the Dean of Summer Studies to serve as secretary to the committee. The committee chair is elected annually in the spring by members of the committee.

FACULTY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONAL LEGISLATION (FCEL)

Considers and makes recommendations to the faculty concerning the curriculum and educational matters including recommendations for new centers, programs, and departments.

The committee consists of six faculty members, three students (one each from the College, the Graduate School, and the School of Medicine), and three administrators (ex officio members), including the Dean of the College, the Dean of the Graduate School, and the Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences.

GRADUATE COUNCIL

Sets policy for the Graduate School, supervises graduate degree requirements, and reviews the Graduate Program.

The committee consists of eight faculty members, the Dean of the Graduate School, the Provost, the Dean of the Faculty, the Dean of the College, the Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences, the University Librarian, the Associate Deans of the Graduate School (non-voting, ex officio members), and four graduate students.

UNIVERSITY CREATIVE ARTS COUNCIL

The Faculty affirms that the cultivation of creative arts is one of the central purposes of this University. Recognizing that creative experience in drama, writing, music, art, dance, and cinematography is important, the Faculty recommends that every effort be made to (1) support the creative arts programs by the construction of superior facilities of maximum flexibility; and (2) encourage the creative experience in all art forms through a sustained program of visiting artists and critics.

The Council shall consist of thirteen members as follows: The President of Brown University, or his or her designated representative, five faculty members representing various areas of the Creative Arts: The Executive Vice President for External Affairs or his or her designated representative, the Vice President of Alumni Relations or his or her designated representative, the Vice President of Development, or his or her designated representative, two faculty from the University at large, one undergraduate student and one graduate student. The Council shall meet at least twice each semester.

MEDICAL FACULTY BODIES

BIOMEDICAL FACULTY COUNCIL

Advises the Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences on substantive matters pertaining to the governance of the Division of Biology and Medicine and is normally consulted before decisions are reached. Recommendations of the Biomedical Faculty Council pertaining to such matters become policy unless sent back for reconsideration by the Dean.

Voting membership consists of Chairs of all academic departments and sections who report directly to the Dean, or their representatives; Directors of Biomedical Centers, Institutes, and Programs, or their representatives; a member of the Faculty Executive Committee or a designate; the President of the Medical Student Senate; and a student representative of the Graduate Programs in Biology. Ex officio members serving without voting privileges include the Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences and Associate Deans.

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The General Assembly of the Faculty of the Division of Biology and Medicine includes all academic, clinical and research faculty members of the Departments and Sections of the Division. The General Assembly convenes at least twice a year to provide a forum for faculty input into the decision-making process of the Division and to assist in policy development. The Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences chairs the General Assembly and solicits suggestions for agenda items from the faculty. Recommendations of the General Assembly are brought by the Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences to the Biomedical Faculty Council (see below) for its consideration.

COMMITTEES REPORTING TO THE PRESIDENT

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY IN INVESTMENT POLICIES

To develop and present for faculty approval, a permanent mechanism for regularly communicating to the Corporation the views and recommendations of the Brown community regarding corporate responsibility in investment policies; to develop investment policies and to consider procedures for making decisions about University investments; to consider ethical issues and issues of moral responsibility in the investment policies of Brown University; to consult with and to make recommendations to the Proxy Committee of the Corporation, which in its considered judgment, would best serve the interests of the University; and to observe nine guidelines in making its recommendations.

ATHLETIC ADVISORY COUNCIL

Advises the President on all aspects of university athletics including facilities, programs, Ivy League issues, etc.

The committee consists of four faculty members, four members of the Athletics Department including the Director, two undergraduate students, two students elected by the intercollegiate captains, four administrative members including the Ivy Policy Committee representative and the Faculty representative to the NCAA, the Dean of the College, the Dean of Student Life, the Executive Vice President for Alumni, Public Affairs and External Relations or their designees, and two alumni members appointed by the Director of Athletics.

CAMPUS PLANNING COMMITTEE

Brings together the concerns and ideas of students, faculty and administration and shapes, and in turn responds to, studies and plans prepared by staff planners and outside consultants. The committee also organizes its work cooperatively with other university committees where there are special problems of overlapping interest, particularly on housing.

The committee consists of three faculty members, three undergraduate students, one graduate student, the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration, and the Assistant Vice Presidents for Planning and Construction and for Plant Operations (ex officio members). The Chair is selected by the President from the membership of the committee.

FACULTY REAPPOINTMENT AND TENURE (CONFRAT)

Reviews departmental recommendations for appointments and promotions to regular faculty positions both tenure and untenured.

The Committee shall consist of the Dean of the Faculty as Chair, the Dean of the Graduate School, the Dean of Medicine and the Dean of the College, and eight faculty members.

COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL FACULTY APPOINTMENTS (CMFA)

Reviews and recommends for appointments and promotions to tenurable positions in the School of Medicine.

The committee consists of ten members: the Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences (Chair), three faculty members from the School of Medicine Departments (elected by the General Assembly of the Faculty), one faculty member from the Program in Biology (elected by the Biomedical Sciences Executive Committee), three faculty members from outside the Division of Biology and Medicine (elected by the Faculty), and two academic officers of the University* designated by the President.

COMMITTEES REPORTING TO THE CORPORATION

UNIVERSITY DISCIPLINARY COUNCIL (UDC)

Authorized to hear all major non-academic disciplinary matters of a more serious nature which may warrant separation from the University and/or permanent record notation.

The membership of the Council shall consist of four (4) faculty members selected by the President in consultation with the Faculty Committee on Nominations; four (4) undergraduate deans selected by the Provost; six (6) undergraduate students selected annually by the Dean of Student Life from a list of nominees from the duly elected undergraduate student government; four (4) graduate students selected annually by the Dean of the Graduate School from a list of nominees from the duly elected graduate student government; four (4) medical students selected annually by the Dean of Medicine & Biological Sciences from a list of nominees from the duly elected medical student government; two (2) deans from the Graduate School appointed by the Provost; two (2) deans from the School of Medicine appointed by the Provost; and a Chair of the Council appointed by the President.

OTHER COMMITTEES: FACULTY MEMBERS NOT ELECTED BY THE FACULTY

COMMITTEES REPORTING TO THE PRESIDENT

CAMPUS MINORITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Provides students, faculty and administrators with an informed and accessible conduit for concerns and problems related to minority affairs and to establish and maintain a forum where policy issues, routine matters, complaints and crisis situations can be addressed. CMAC shall serve as the President's advisory body in fostering a positive multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-religious climate oncampus. Membership on the Campus Minority Affairs Committee shall be by appointment of the President only.

UNIVERSITY RESEARCH COUNCIL

Considers and recommends to the President policy and procedures relating to the research activities of Brown University. Committee is made up of eight faculty members, appointed by the President, two each from the areas of the Humanities, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and the Social Sciences. Ex-officio (voting): Dean of the Graduate School and Research, Dean of the Faculty.

Ex-officio (non-voting): Provost, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration, Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Associate Dean of Research

COMMITTEES REPORTING TO VARIOUS DEANS

STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE ACADEMIC CODE

The Committee hears cases involving charges of Academic Code violation, determines guilt or innocence, and determines penalty for the guilty. This Committee reports directly to the Dean of the College.

Membership consists of six faculty members and two deans.

UNIVERSITY BENEFITS REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Committee reviews and makes recommendations concerning benefits for all University personnel except for those whose benefits are determined by collective bargaining.

Membership consists of a minimum of three faculty members (one being the current Chair of the Faculty Committee on Awards and Benefits), representatives of employee groupings within the University, and Vice President for Administration (Chair). Reports to Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration.

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE ON THE ARTS

To assist in bringing artistic exhibits and events to the campus and to assist faculty and students in bringing artistic enrichment to campus.

Membership: Four faculty members and one Dean; reports to the Dean of the College.

COMMITTEES NOT IN THE FACULTY RULES

JOHN CARTER BROWN LIBRARY FACULTY LIAISON COMMITTEE

The Faculty Liaison Committee to the John Carter Brown Library was established in 1982 for the purpose of enhancing the working relationship of the Library and the faculty. The Committee is appointed by the President, with members serving renewable terms of three years. The Committee meets periodically with the Director of the Library and has the principal function of assisting the Director in the selection of the Library's Research Fellows every year.

BIOSAFETY COMMITTEE

The Committee is responsible for regulating the use of biohazardous agents to assure compliance with appropriate regulations and guidelines and to safeguard the health and safety of Brown University personnel and the community-at-large.

Ex-Officio members are: Chairperson, Dean of the Graduate School and Research,Vice Chairperson, Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences/Associate Dean Designate, Associate Dean of Research, Director of Health Services, Director of Animal Care, Biological Safety Officer, Occupational Health & Safety Officer.

RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE

The Committee is responsible for regulating the use of radioactive material and other sources of ionizing radiation to safeguard the health and safety of Brown University personnel and the community, and to ensure compliance with the regulations of the Rhode Island Radiation Control Agency.

Ex-Officio members are: Chairperson, Dean of the Graduate School and Research, Vice Chairperson, Associate Dean of Research, Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Radiation Safety Officer, Occupational Health and Safety Officer, & Laboratory Safety Specialist.

LABORATORY SAFETY COMMITTEE

The Committee is responsible for recommending to the President policies and procedures pertaining to laboratory safety to safeguard the health and safety of Brown University students, faculty, staff and the community, and to assure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Ex-Officio members are: Chairperson, Dean of the Graduate School and Research, Vice Chairperson, Associate Dean of Research, Occupational Health & Safety Officer, Secretary, Laboratory Safety Specialist, Radiation Safety Officer, Director of the Center for Environmental Studies, Vice President for Plant Operations, Associate Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences for Research, Director of Purchasing.