Faculty Handbook

SUNY College of Optometry

Faculty Handbook 2022-23

COURSE AND STANDING COMMITTEE (PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAM)

A. GENERAL PURPOSE: This committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs (the Dean) on the academic standing of each student.

B. REPORTING LINK: Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs

C. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: • The Committee shall meet at the conclusion of each term and at other times if called into session by the chair, or by the vice president and dean of Academic Affairs • The committee will make recommendations to the dean concerning the academic standing of specific students including academic probation, suspension, dismissal, expulsion and/or other remedial measures. o Recommendations by the faculty of each professional class as well as that of department chairs and the Office of Student Affairs will be considered in the evaluation of student performance. D. MEMBERSHIP: The Course and Standing Committee will be comprised of 8 members: • Two at-large members elected by the faculty of the professional program, • Two representatives from each of the two departments who are elected by the faculty members of their respective departments and one representative from the UEC who is elected by UEC faculty members. • A representative from the Office of Student Affairs who shall serve ex officio. • Members shall have three-year terms, with a two-term limit. • The Committee will elect the faculty member to serve as Chair. E. DECISION MAKING: Decisions shall be made by majority vote of those present. To conduct a vote, a quorum of at least 4 voting members must be present. However, the committee may, at their discretion, present alternative views to the dean when considering changes to a student’s status more serious than probation.

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