Faculty Handbook

College Council In addition to the Board of Trustees, which is charged with the responsibility for overall policy direction of the University, the governor appoints a College Council for each campus. The College Council consists of ten members, nine of whom are appointed by the governor and one who is elected by and from among the students of the institution. In accordance with statutes and policies established by the State University of New York Board of Trustees, this Council advises the president on the operations and affairs of the campus. They also serve an essential role in the selection of the College president. The members of this Council receive no compensation for their services. The Faculty Senate of the State University of New York is the official unit through which the University faculty engages in the governance of the University. The Senate works to promote effective educational policies and other professional matters within the University. The Senate is composed of the chancellor of the University, two University representatives having University-wide responsibilities and one to four representatives from each campus of the University, depending upon the number of full-time professional staff. The professional staff of each unit elects its own representatives and alternates from a slate of two or more candidates nominated by secret ballot, by majority vote, or by an elected Faculty Nominating Committee. The term in office for each unit representative is three years. The Faculty Senate has the following standing committees: Executive Committee Student Life Committee Graduate Academic Programs & Research Faculty Senate SUNY Board of Trustees Policies, Article VII

Undergraduate Programs & Policies University Programs and Awards

Ad Hoc Committees are established as necessary. Regular meetings of the Faculty Senate are held at least three times a year at a time and place designated by the Executive Committee. Special meetings are called as necessary.

CAMPUS GOVERNANCE For detailed information about the governance and structure of the SUNY College of Optometry including organization charts go to: http://www.sunyopt.edu/about/governance

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