Faculty Handbook

SUNY College of Optometry

Faculty Handbook 2022-23

COMMITTEE ON SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS & STUDENT FINANCIAL AID Reviewed May 2019

PURPOSE: To recommend criteria for the distribution of scholarships and awards to students within the College's programs and a process for selection of recipients.

REPORTING LINK: The Committee will report to the vice president for Student Affairs

MEMBERSHIP: •

Members are appointed

• Up to seven members plus the director of Financial Aid as an ex officio member • Term of Office is one year with the option for renewal • Selection of the chair is done by the vice president for Student Affairs

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: •

Recommend the establishment or elimination of awards and scholarships • Establish criterion for the awarding of awards and scholarships • Recommend recipient of awards and scholarships • Recommend policies and procedures for the utilization of financial aid to our students within the guidelines set by the source of the resources.

DECISION MAKING: All decisions and recommendations are made by majority of those present.

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