End Notes

This faculty governance framework was approved by the Board of Trustees on June 19, 1961. Though only Teaching Faculty and administrative appointees serve on the Senate, policies recommended by the Senate and approved by the president govern the whole University.
For a definition of College faculties, see section V.C.1 of the Faculty Handbook.
By precedent and agreement with the Senate the President has agreed to appoint as members only those who serve on the Academic or Administrative Councils, one of whom will always be the Provost.
Approved by the Faculty Senate June 9, 1983. Approved by Board of Trustees June 10, 1983.
Approved by the Faculty Senate June 9, 1983. Approved by Board of Trustees June 10, 1983.
As of 1999, these bodies were the University Planning Council, Committee on Financial Priorities, and University Technology Council.
Resolution to change the composition of this standing committee approved by the Faculty Senate, May 13, 1991. Approved by President Curry, June 11, 1992.
Made a standing committee by vote of the Faculty Senate, June 6, 1979; approved by faculty referendum, November, 27, 1979, and by the Board of Trustees, December 14, 1979. Renamed and role expanded by vote of the Faculty Senate January 11, 1999; approved by faculty referendum, April 12, 1999 and by the President October 10, 1999.
Made a standing committee by vote of the Faculty Senate, June 6, 1979. Approved by faculty referendum, November, 27, 1979, and by the Board of Trustees, December 14, 1979.
Made a standing committee by vote of the Faculty Senate, January 11, 1999; approved by faculty referendum, April 12, 1999, and by the President, October 11, 1999.
Recommended by the Faculty Senate, November 15, 1976. Approved by the Board of Trustees, December 10, 1976.
Approved by Faculty Senate, February 5, 2001. Approved by faculty referendum, March 12, 2001. Approved by the President, May 29, 2001, and by the Board of Trustees, June 8, 2001.