Faculty Handbook 2020-2021

SUNY College of Optometry

Faculty Handbook 2020-21

H. Types of Committees

1. Elected Committees: a. Election procedures of these committees are discussed below in the “Committee Overview” section. b. Reporting procedures for these committees are discussed below in the “Committee Overview” section. 2. Appointed Committees a. These committees will be appointed by the president upon recommendation of the dean for Academic Affairs. In preparing these recommendations, the dean will consult with the Executive Committee of the Faculty to discuss the appointed committees and receive recommendations concerning their composition. Faculty appointments to these committees will be reviewed, and recommendations for changes will be made annually. Administratively appointed committees are subject to revision and not part of the by-laws. They are listed below, and in the appendices of the Faculty Handbook, for informational purposes. b. Committees appointed within the graduate or professional degree programs noted below will be comprised of at least three members of the faculty of that program. No more than one Faculty member of each committee (not including ex officio members, who do not vote) may be appointed who is not a current member of the faculty of that program. This individual (1) cannot represent more than 25% of the committee's membership, and (2) will be considered a member of the Faculty of that Program during his/her term of office. c. Administration will provide a timely written response to all written recommendations made by the committees. Responses shall be sent to the committee, with a copy to the Executive Committee. 3. Ad hoc Committees: a. Ad hoc committees may be appointed at any time by the President or the vice president and dean for Academic Affairs as deemed necessary and after consulting with and receiving the recommendations of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee may also appoint ad hoc committees. Committees will be comprised of at least three faculty members. b. Committees appointed within either the graduate or professional degree programs will be comprised of at least three members of the faculty of that program. No more

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