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<\/div><div class=\"slide-bg-overlay\" style=\"background-color: #0a0a0a;\"> &nbsp; <\/div><\/div><div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><h1>Faculty Senate By-laws<\/h1><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!--\/container--><div class=\"video-texture \"> <span class=\"ie-fix\"><\/span> <\/div><\/div> <!--\/swiper-slide--><\/div><div class=\"nectar-slider-loading \"> <span class=\"loading-icon none\">   <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; 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Title<\/h2>\n<div>The name of the organization, \u201cThe Faculty Senate of Delta State University,\u201d as stated in\u00a0the Constitution and By-Laws, applies to the faculty\u2019s senate at the Cleveland campus.\u00a0Hereinafter, the organization is designated \u201cthe Faculty Senate.\u201d<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Article II. Purpose<\/h2>\n<div>The purpose of these by-laws is to provide interpretations of the Constitution and to\u00a0supply additional procedural rules to expedite the business of the organization.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Article III: Organization<\/h2>\n<h3>Section 1. Eligible Faculty<\/h3>\n<div><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102095970 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102095970 BCX0\">The definition of Eligible Faculty shall be full-time employees of Delta State University (Cleveland, MS campus) who hold the faculty rank, except for deans, assistant deans, associate deans, and cabinet level positions.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW102095970 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Section 2. Voting Eligibility<\/h3>\n<p>As specified in the Constitution of the Faculty Senate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Section 3. Membership Quota<\/h3>\n<div><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161424584 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161424584 BCX0\">References to the school in the Constitution have been interpreted regularly to include the schools in which faculty are budgeted and thus do not include the Graduate School.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW161424584 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<h3>Section 4. Term of Office<\/h3>\n<p>A. A term of office shall begin with the special session of the Faculty Senate in April.<\/p>\n<p>B. A senator rotated off the Faculty Senate, as provided in Article III, Section 4, of the Constitution, will become eligible for a new term after twelve months.<\/p>\n<h3>Section 5. Election<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Tie votes shall be resolved by drawing of lots.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Section 6. Selection of Replacement Members of the Faculty Senate<\/h3>\n<p>As specified in the Constitution of the Faculty Senate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Section 7. The Committee of Elections<\/h3>\n<p>A.\u00a0Members of the Committee of Elections will serve throughout their term or terms of office as senators.<\/p>\n<p>B. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW72167034 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72167034 BCX0\">Elections to fill vacancies will be carried out in the respective college caucuses held during the May meeting, or during the next meeting after a vacancy is reported to the Senate President.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>C. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW149072934 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149072934 BCX0\">Members of the Committee will elect the Chair at the first meeting after the organizational meeting of the Faculty Senate.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>D. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW266389352 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266389352 BCX0\">The schedule of activities for the elections of senators and senate officers shall be as follows:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247988082 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">Distribution of a provisional list of eligible <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW247988082 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">faculty<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247988082 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> for each department and division at the November Senate meeting; senators are to check their list and note any changes; return corrected lists to the Committee, and necessary changes are made in the Senate database.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166037300 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">Preparation of the list of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW166037300 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">faculty<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166037300 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> who may be included on the ballot. All eligible faculty from departments having elections are listed except current senators who have served two consecutive terms and current senators from departments with two senators who are not up for election in the current year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39602808 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39602808 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">Preparation of ballots.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39602808 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39602808 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">The Committee sends self-nomination letters by the third week <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW39602808 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39602808 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> January.<br \/>\nEach eligible faculty member may remove themself from the ballot by returning the Committee\u2019s form.<br \/>\nExclusion forms must be received before January 31, after which ballots are prepared by department with the names of those eligible and willing to serve.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW39602808 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170444872 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170444872 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">Distribution and electronic voting.<br \/>\nFaculty shall vote for as many candidates as they approve of using the electronic voting system <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170444872 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">designated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170444872 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> by the Committee of Elections. Instructions and deadlines for voting shall be distributed via campus email, and votes shall be collected and tallied electronically.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170444872 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">The Committee shall ensure voting security, ballot confidentiality, and documentation of voter eligibility.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW170444872 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW60825216 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60825216 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">Counting ballots and reporting election results to the Senate President shall occur during the third week of February.<br \/>\nThe person with the most votes is the new senator; the person with the second most votes is the new proxy. Tie votes are decided by a coin flip, consistent with the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW60825216 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">approval<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60825216 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> voting method.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW60825216 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43961740 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43961740 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">The Senate President notifies new senators and proxies of their election by the first business day in March via email. New senators are invited to the March meeting as nonvoting observers and are introduced by the Senate President.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW43961740 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179695349 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179695349 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">Election of officers.<br \/>\nThe Senate President receives nominations for President-elect and Secretary and announces them at the March meeting.<br \/>\nThe Committee of Elections prepares ballots for the special supplementary April meeting.<br \/>\nNew senators attend the regular April meeting without a vote.<br \/>\nAfter that meeting, outgoing senators are excused, while Committee members <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179695349 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">remain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179695349 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> to conduct the officer election.<br \/>\nThe outgoing Senate President <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW179695349 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">presides<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179695349 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> and the outgoing Secretary records the minutes.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179695349 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">The Committee counts ballots during a recess and reports the results.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179695349 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">The Senate President announces the President-elect and Secretary, effective <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179695349 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">immediately<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179695349 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">.<br \/>\nThe new Senate and officers begin their first regular meeting in May.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW179695349 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div>E. The schedule of activities for the Merit Pay Appeals Committee elections shall be as\u00a0follows:<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW88429518 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88429518 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">Elections for the Merit Pay Appeals Committee shall be completed by October 1.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW267376260 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267376260 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">The Committee shall include three faculty members from the College of Arts and Sciences, three from the College of Business, three from the College of Education, one from the School of Nursing, and one from Library Services. No two members shall be from the same department or division. Members are elected by the faculty in the unit they represent and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW267376260 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">serve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267376260 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> staggered three-year terms. The Committee elects its Chair. Six committee members must agree to resolve an appeal.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW267376260 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200205248 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200205248 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">The Committee on Elections shall provide the Senate President with lists of newly elected members and alternates in order of votes received. The Senate President shall appoint a convener to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200205248 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">convene<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200205248 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> the Committee by December 1 of each academic <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200205248 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">year, when<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200205248 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> the Committee shall elect its Chair.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35088151 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35088151 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">The Chair shall consult <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35088151 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">immediately<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35088151 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> with the Faculty Senate when recusals are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35088151 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35088151 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">. The Senate President, in consultation with the Committee on Elections, shall appoint the next eligible alternate by votes received in that unit, provided the alternate is not from the appealing faculty member\u2019s department.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW35088151 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Section 8. Duties and Entitlements of Faculty Senate Officers<\/h3>\n<div>A. President of the Faculty Senate. The duties and entitlements of the Senate President are:<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>To call the special organizational meeting that immediately follows the regular April meeting;<\/li>\n<li>T<span class=\"TextRun SCXW81115810 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81115810 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">o preside over meetings of the Faculty Senate and Executive Committee;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW81115810 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW108514638 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108514638 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108514638 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">represent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108514638 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> the general faculty at meetings of the DSU President\u2019s Cabinet, Academic Council, and other administrative councils or advisory bodies <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108514638 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">established<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108514638 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> by the President or Vice President;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW108514638 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211897762 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211897762 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To notify faculty members of their election to the Faculty Senate;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW211897762 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11895125 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11895125 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">With the concurrence of the Executive Committee, to prepare and distribute meeting notices and agendas at least seven days before a notified meeting;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW11895125 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW133620832 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133620832 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To send a memorandum to the DSU President not more than one week after each meeting, calling attention to resolutions and other important matters;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW133620832 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27505775 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27505775 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To serve as signatory officer and custodian of Faculty Senate funds, authorize necessary expenditures, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27505775 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">maintain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27505775 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> financial records, and report finances at the January meeting;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW27505775 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48384739 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48384739 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To supervise and coordinate standing and ad hoc committees;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW48384739 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW167521985 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167521985 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To secure faculty marshals for commencement;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW167521985 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102046597 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102046597 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To be provided an office outfitted with a personal computer;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW102046597 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW119597271 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119597271 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To receive a stipend equivalent to not less than three 3-hour courses over the Senate year;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW119597271 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89272839 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89272839 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To be released from no less than three 3-hour courses during Summer, Fall, and Spring;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW89272839 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>To be provided with a Graduate Assistant;<\/li>\n<li>To be provided with an email list of all faculty;<\/li>\n<li>To perform all other functions of a president of an organization.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div>B. President-elect of the Faculty Senate. The duties of the President-elect are:<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW51488900 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51488900 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To preside in the absence of the Senate President;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW51488900 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW95429273 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95429273 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To substitute for the Senate President when <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW95429273 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">necessary<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95429273 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> at the DSU President\u2019s Cabinet, Academic Council, and other organizations or functions;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW95429273 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW76824703 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76824703 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76824703 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">monitor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76824703 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> attendance, encourage attendance after consecutive absences, and recommend resignations when scheduling conflicts prevent service;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW76824703 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48054547 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48054547 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48054547 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">represent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48054547 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> the Faculty Senate at DSU Staff Council meetings;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW48054547 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84941071 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84941071 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To be a nonvoting observer at Spring meetings of the DSU President\u2019s Cabinet and Academic Council.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW84941071 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div>C. Secretary of the Faculty Senate. The duties of the Secretary are:<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW191702847 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191702847 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To keep attendance records, which shall be included in the minutes;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW191702847 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW236255741 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236255741 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To prepare minutes for distribution. Minutes shall be provided to the Senate President within two weeks, and distributed at least one week before the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236255741 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">subsequent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236255741 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> meeting;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW236255741 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264828675 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264828675 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264828675 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">maintain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264828675 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> archives in the Roberts-LaForge Library, including agendas, minutes, and the Senate President\u2019s advisory memoranda;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW264828675 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186113447 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186113447 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">To reserve the meeting place for Faculty Senate meetings.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW186113447 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div>D. <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189036554 BCX0\">Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate.<br \/>\nThe Chairs of the Standing Committees <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189036554 BCX0\">designated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189036554 BCX0\"> by the Constitution, together with the four officers of the Faculty Senate, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189036554 BCX0\">comprise<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189036554 BCX0\"> the Executive Committee.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>E. Vacancies in Faculty Senate Offices.<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW762277 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW762277 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">If the office of Senate President becomes vacant, the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW762277 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">President-Elect<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW762277 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> will assume the role of President of the Faculty Senate for the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW762277 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">remainder<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW762277 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> of the unexpired term. The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW762277 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">President-Elect<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW762277 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> shall then continue to serve their originally intended full term as President during the following Senate year. If the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW762277 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">President-Elect<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW762277 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> cannot serve as President, a new President shall be elected at the next regular meeting of the Faculty Senate.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW762277 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW157010355 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157010355 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">If the office of President-Elect or Secretary becomes vacant, the vacancy or vacancies will be filled by election at the next meeting of the Faculty Senate.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW157010355 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Section 9. Committees<\/h3>\n<div>A. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW41968986 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41968986 BCX0\">Standing committees may be authorized by the Constitution or the By-laws.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW41968986 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>B. <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251660137 BCX0\">Special or ad hoc committees may be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251660137 BCX0\">established<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251660137 BCX0\"> by resolution and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251660137 BCX0\">terminate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251660137 BCX0\"> automatically at the April meeting unless continued by resolution.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>C. The following standing committees are authorized:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Executive Committee<br \/>\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW55345813 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55345813 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet\">The committee shall organize annual forums including, but not limited to, the DSU President, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost, and Chief Financial Officer.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW55345813 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231641720 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231641720 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet\">Committee of Elections, which conducts Faculty Senate elections as provided by the Constitution.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW231641720 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW36752639 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW36752639 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet\">Committee on University Standing Committees.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW36752639 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239579811 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239579811 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">The committee shall be composed of three Faculty Senate members appointed by the Senate President. No two shall be from the same college or the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW239579811 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">Library<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239579811 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW239579811 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW174526229 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174526229 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">Members serve throughout their term or terms in the Faculty Senate.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW174526229 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW67009232 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67009232 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">When necessary, new members are appointed at the May meeting or the next meeting after a vacancy is reported.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW67009232 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150949603 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150949603 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">Members elect their Chair each year at the May meeting.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW150949603 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW76755386 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76755386 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">The Committee is charged with selecting candidates from the University faculty for membership on all university standing committees, as defined and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76755386 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">maintained<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76755386 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\"> by the Office of Academic Affairs.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW76755386 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW210382132 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210382132 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">The Committee shall receive by August 15 from the Vice President for Academic Affairs a list, including emails, of eligible faculty and a list of extant standing committees with descriptions, duties, and composition.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW210382132 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262928229 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262928229 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">The Committee shall call for sign-ups and make committee descriptions available to all faculty.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW101922017 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101922017 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">Faculty committee membership is voluntary and must be renewed each year.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187910669 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187910669 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">The Committee shall ensure membership does not exceed established quotas and shall consult with faculty to reallot membership as needed.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW187910669 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68052128 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68052128 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">Recommendations shall be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68052128 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">submitted<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68052128 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\"> for a vote at the September Faculty Senate meeting.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW68052128 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43367435 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43367435 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">The Chair shall meet with representatives of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW43367435 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">Staff<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43367435 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\"> Council and the Student Government Association to create the final list by September 30.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW43367435 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW108730724 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108730724 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">The final roster shall be recommended to the DSU President for twelve-month appointments.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW108730724 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2319702 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2319702 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet\">Tenure and Promotion Appeals Committee, whose composition is defined by the official tenure and promotions policy:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW2319702 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW226137563 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW226137563 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">Three tenured faculty members at the rank of Professor;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW226137563 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW145498866 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145498866 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">No two members from the same college or school, and no member serving simultaneously on the University Tenure and Promotion Committee;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW145498866 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109251847 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109251847 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">Members appointed by the Faculty Senate at the beginning of the academic year for one-year terms;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW109251847 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18265482 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18265482 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet 2\">Members shall not hear appeals from their own department or division; the Faculty Senate shall appoint a temporary replacement when needed.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW18265482 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96488035 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96488035 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet\">The Committee on University Standing Committees, in consultation with the Senate President, shall appoint a faculty member to other University committees where a faculty member is regularly appointed or included for representation purposes. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96488035 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet\">Appointments shall be made no later than September 30 for one-year terms.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW96488035 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW253678948 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253678948 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet\">If an appointee cannot serve, the Committee on University Standing Committees shall recommend a replacement to the Executive Committee; after approval, the name shall be sent to the DSU President.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW253678948 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>Upon the Executive Committee approval of the replacement, the name of the new appointee will be sent to the DSU President;<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209167707 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209167707 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet\">Committee on General Academic Affairs, including academic freedom and tenure, faculty evaluation, curriculum and university policies, faculty compensation, fringe benefits, and the budget.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209167707 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW69825662 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69825662 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet\">Committee on Technology, including the university website, online courses, technology governance, and maintenance of the Faculty Senate website.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW69825662 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW165861486 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165861486 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet\">Committee on University Services, including athletics and recreation, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW165861486 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet\">bookstore<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165861486 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Bullet\">, food services, housing, and traffic.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW165861486 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>D. Selection of Members to the Faculty Senate\u2019s Standing Committees:<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW203839654 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203839654 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">Membership on certain standing committees is ex officio, by election, or by appointment of the Senate President, as provided by the Constitution and By-laws.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW203839654 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW176339506 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176339506 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">The tenure of each appointed committee member continues for the duration of that member\u2019s term or terms as Senator.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW176339506 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW266005331 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266005331 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">At or before the May meeting, new members may <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266005331 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">submit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266005331 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> written committee preferences; the Senate President shall consider those preferences while <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266005331 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">maintaining<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266005331 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> reasonable balance.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW266005331 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82422602 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82422602 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">A mid-year replacement Senator shall be assigned for the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82422602 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">remainder<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82422602 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> of the term to the committee on which the departing Senator served.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW82422602 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW120553606 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120553606 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">Each standing committee shall, unless otherwise provided, elect its Chair at the May meeting. When a committee lacks a Chair, the Senate President shall appoint a convener, who shall promptly call a meeting to elect a Chair.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW120553606 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div>E. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW83521294 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83521294 BCX0\">The number of members of the Executive Committee and Committee of Elections is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83521294 BCX0\">determined<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83521294 BCX0\"> by the Constitution.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW83521294 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>F. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW242814003 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242814003 BCX0\">All standing committees except the Committee of Elections and Committee on University Standing Committees shall meet at the call of one or more members.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>G. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW83544073 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83544073 BCX0\">Each committee Chair shall provide a summary report at the Faculty Senate meeting.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW83544073 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<h3>Section 10. Meetings of the Faculty Senate<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>A. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW101902562 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101902562 BCX0\">Regular monthly meetings begin at 3:30 p.m.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW101902562 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>B. <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159768283 BCX0\">Regular meetings are held <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159768283 BCX0\">as prescribed by<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159768283 BCX0\"> the Constitution.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>C. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW196736783 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196736783 BCX0\">An official proxy shall be named for each voting unit. For units with one senator, the proxy is the person with the second-highest vote; for units with two senators, proxies are the persons with the third- and fourth-highest votes. If neither senator nor proxy can attend, the unit may send a nonvoting representative.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>D. <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137012483 BCX0\">Meetings are open to visitors, except that the Senate may enter <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW137012483 BCX0\">executive<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137012483 BCX0\"> session by a three-<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW137012483 BCX0\">fifths<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137012483 BCX0\"> vote of members present for personnel matters or other matters allowed under state open meetings law.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>E. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW232502758 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232502758 BCX0\">A visitor may address the Senate only when invited by the Senate President; unless presenting, a Senator may address a visitor only through the Senate President.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>F. <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149420400 BCX0\">The DSU President, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost, and Chief Financial Officer shall be invited annually, and the Senate President shall <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149420400 BCX0\">request<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149420400 BCX0\"> that the DSU President review the disposition of the prior year\u2019s Senate recommendations.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Section 11. Procedural Authority<\/h3>\n<p>As specified in the Constitution of the Faculty Senate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Section 12. Quorum<\/h3>\n<p>As specified in the Constitution of the Faculty Senate.<\/p>\n<h3>Section 13. Agenda Procedures<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>A. <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67704026 BCX0\">A new motion or resolution must be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67704026 BCX0\">submitted<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67704026 BCX0\"> in writing and may be placed on the agenda as follows:<\/span><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW56310786 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56310786 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">Presented to a Faculty Senator for the next regular meeting;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW56310786 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75616023 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75616023 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">Distributed to the Senate membership at least ten days before the next regular meeting;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW75616023 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW36992316 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW36992316 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">Given to the Executive Committee at least ten days before the next regular meeting;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW36992316 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25697544 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25697544 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">Presented at a meeting with a written motion to suspend the rules for immediate consideration, which requires a three-<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW25697544 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\">fourths<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25697544 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"List Number\"> vote of members present and voting.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW25697544 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>B. <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135867846 BCX0\">Motions concerning agenda matters may be made orally from the floor but, if any Senator requests, must be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135867846 BCX0\">submitted<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135867846 BCX0\"> in writing to the Secretary before a vote.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Article IV. Amendments<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW123194134 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123194134 BCX0\">These By-laws may be amended by placing a motion on the Faculty Senate agenda as provided in Article III, Section 13, if a majority of members present and voting approves the motion.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW123194134 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW180097053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180097053 BCX0\">Approval History<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW180097053 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Approved by Faculty Senate \u2013 April 11, 1991<\/li>\n<li>Approved amendment to Section 9 E. \u2013 May 2, 1991<\/li>\n<li>Approved amendment to add E. 1. and 2. to Article III, Section 8 \u2013 October 13, 1994<\/li>\n<li>Approved amendments to Article III, sections 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 \u2013 April 12, 2007<\/li>\n<li>Approved Amendment X to Article III, Sections 7, 8, and 9 \u2013 Approved October 9, 2025<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221;&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":530,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":99,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-left-sidebar.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-34","page","type-page","status-publish"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/live-deltastate.pantheonsite.io\/faculty-senate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/live-deltastate.pantheonsite.io\/faculty-senate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/live-deltastate.pantheonsite.io\/faculty-senate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/live-deltastate.pantheonsite.io\/faculty-senate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/530"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/live-deltastate.pantheonsite.io\/faculty-senate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/live-deltastate.pantheonsite.io\/faculty-senate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":149,"href":"https:\/\/live-deltastate.pantheonsite.io\/faculty-senate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34\/revisions\/149"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/live-deltastate.pantheonsite.io\/faculty-senate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}