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MU Senate Constitution

Section VI

UNIVERSITY SENATE
STANDING COMMITTEES

E.

The Student Affairs and Admissions Committee

1.

Membership

a.

Three faculty members elected by and from the Assembly. No two members of the committee may be from the same academic discipline.

b.

The chief student affairs officer of the University or his/her designee.

c.

One representative selected by and from the Admissions Office staff.

d.

Two traditional undergraduate students -- at least one of whom is a minority student -- appointed by the Student Government Association.

e.

One non-traditional undergraduate student selected by the Non-Traditional Student Association.

f.

One graduate student recommended by the Associate Provost.

g.

The chairperson of the committee shall be elected by the committee from the faculty members on the committee. The chairperson of the committee shall be accorded membership on the Executive Committee and the Senate.

2.

Duties - to receive and request information

a.

in matters relating to the physical, mental, and social welfare of students.

b.

with respect to the rights of students to free inquiry and expression in the classroom and in conference.

c.

on all matters relating to admissions.

d.

with respect to financial aid for students.

e.

on other matters, and to carry out other activities as approved by the Senate or requested by the Executive Committee.

f.

and to report and/or make recommendations to the Senate at least once each month during each semester.

3.

Meetings - the Student Affairs and Admissions Committee shall meet a minimum of three times each semester.

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