1.  To serve in an advisory capacity to the Chancellor, including but not limited to the UNC Asheville Foundation, Development, Public Information, Publications, Graphics, Alumni Programming, Owen Conference Center, and Family Business Forum.

                    2.  To act as a liaison between Alumni and Development, the faculty and students.

                    3.  To obtain, on a regular basis, information from faculty, students, staff and the community at large on public relations and other matters which should be addressed by the Office.

                    NOTE:  Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations is to present to the Faculty Senate an update of the current plans and activities of the Office in the Fall Semester.  This report should include information on the investment management advisor and the fees paid for their service.  The Vice Chancellor will schedule this meeting through the Faculty Senate Chair.  No more than three weeks prior to the meeting, the Vice Chancellor will submit, to the Faculty Senate Chair, a brief (1-2 page) written report that will be distributed to senators. The purpose of the Vice Chancellor's meeting with the Senators will be to discuss the report and respond to questions (SD3290S, SD3390S, SD0203F, SD0790S.)

Membership

• Five members of the Committee shall be faculty with one representative from each of (1) the Humanities, (2) the Social Sciences, (3) the Natural Sciences, (4) the UNC Asheville Foundation (e.g., one of the two Senate-elected faculty representatives to the Foundation), and one at-large member.  The term of service shall be for two years.

 Recommendations to:  Chancellor

10.3.11 Intellectual Property Committee  (See Section 9.4.)

10.3.12 UNCA Foundation Board (SD9216S)

Purpose

The UNC Asheville Foundation is a tax-exempt organization separate from the University whose fundamental purpose is to actively promote, both locally and at large, public understanding of and external support for the University and its program. Faculty representatives serve on the Board to: 

1. Provide faculty voice in Foundation activities,
2. Provide a mechanism for informing the faculty about Foundation activities.

Membership and terms

• Three faculty members nominated by FWDC in consultation with the Chancellor and elected by the Faculty Senate serving staggered two year terms.

10.3.13 Student Affairs Faculty Advisory Committee (Revised SD0215F) (SD0507F)

10.3.14 Textbook Committee (DISSOLVED 2/3/2022 SD2922S) (SD3508S)

       
10.3.15 Institutional Effectiveness Committee (SD0516F SD2612S)

The Institutional Effectiveness Committee serves as an advisory group for UNC Asheville's institutional effectiveness process.

Duties:

The duties of the Institutional Effectiveness Committee include:

• Advising the Office of Institutional Research, Effectiveness and Planning on the design and implementation of institutional effectiveness processes, procedures, and reporting formats.

• Raising campus consciousness about the importance of assessment and providing a forum for the sharing of assessment techniques and practices.

• Reviewing, and providing feedback on, institutional effectiveness reports submitted by academic and administrative units.

• Reviewing, and providing feedback on, reports on University student learning outcomes submitted by the Office of Institutional Research, Effectiveness and Planning to the committee that advises the Liberal Arts Core.

• Advising the Office of Institutional Research, Effectiveness and Planning on how best to communicate with University leadership and the wider University community about important issues that emerge from regular reviews of institutional level data on institutional effectiveness. institutional level issues which need to be brought to the University Planning Council.

• Submitting a written report to the Faculty Senate at its first meeting each academic year that chronicles the activities of the Committee in teh previous academic year. 

Membership

 

The Institutional Effectiveness Committee will be composed of eleven members, three of whom will be permanent members based upon their positions and regular duties in connection to assessment efforts. The members are as follows:

 

• Director of Institutional Research, Effectiveness and Planning (Ex Officio)

• Associate Director of Institutional Effectiveness (Ex Officio)

• Associate Director of Academic Analytics and Assessment (Ex Officio)

• Administrative representative appointed by Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations

• Administrative representative appointed by Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

• Administrative representative appointed by Vice Chancellor for Advancement

• Administrative representative appointed from the Chancellor's Division by the Chief of Staff

• Administrative representative appointed by the Provost

• Three faculty members, appointed by the Senate from a list of candidates provided by FWDC, balanced by Program Area.

Membership Terms

• The Director of Institutional Research, Effectiveness and Planning, the Associate Director of Institutional Effectiveness, and the Associate Director of Academic Analytics and Assessment are permanent ex officio members of the committee.  
• Administrative representatives are appointed for staggered three-year terms.
• The Faculty members are appointed for two-year terms.

 

Reports to:  Provost and VCAA

       
10.3.16 Salary and Compensation Committee (SD6822S)

 

Purpose

The committee shall facilitate the provision of annual reports on the status of faculty and staff compensation to the campus community, including (1) how compensation at UNCA compares with relevant and appropriate peer institutions, market conditions, living wages, and other benchmarks, and (2) the status of efforts toward pay equity, both within and outside of departments/offices with particular attention to compression and inversion. In addition, the committee will also be charged to identify campus compensation goals, pathways and strategies for achieving those goals, and suggest concrete timelines for their achievement. By October 1 each year, the committee shall disseminate these reports on salary and compensation trends as well as the underlying data to the Faculty Welfare & Development Committee, Faculty Senate, Staff Council and all faculty and staff. In addition, the committee shall present their report and recommendations to FWDC.  

Membership

 

The Salary and Compensation Committee shall have 10 members. It shall include four faculty members including at least one member from each of the academic divisions (social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities) and at least one non-tenure track faculty member. The Faculty Welfare & Development Committee in consultation with SCC shall nominate faculty members to the Faculty Senate which shall elect members for staggered three-year terms. The committee shall also include two staff members (to be appointed by Staff Council) and the Provost. Finally, the committee shall include one ex-officio member from the Office of Institutional Research, one ex-officio member from Human Resources, and one ex-officio member from Finance. The three ex-officio members shall be non-voting. The chair of the Salary and Compensation committee shall be elected from among the faculty and staff members of the committee. The provost shall serve as vice-chair.

 

Recommendations to: FWDC

Reports to: FWDC

10.4 Committees Whose Members Are Appointed (Standing Committees)

Much of the ongoing faculty involvement in institutional decision-making occurs through a system of standing committees primarily staffed by faculty.

10.4.1 General Information on Standing Committees

10.4.1.1 How Standing Committees Are Created (SD0694F)

Committees which seek the status of Standing University Committee must follow the following procedure:

1. Petition the Provost and VCAA in writing for the status of Standing University Committee, giving a rationale for the request and suggesting the composition of the committee.

2. After consulting with the Faculty Welfare & Development Committee, the Provost and VCAA may either deny or approve the request. 
     a. If the petition is denied by the Provost and VCAA, the procedure is terminated or the petition may be revised and resubmitted to the Provost and VCAA.
     b. If the petition is approved by the Provost and VCAA, it is sent to the Faculty Senate for ratification.

3. The Faculty Senate will consider petitions approved by the Provost and VCAA.
     a. If the Faculty Senate fails to ratify the petition, the procedure is terminated or the petition may be revised and resubmitted to the Provost and VCAA.
     b. If the Faculty Senate does ratify the petition, a Standing University Committee is created.

10.4.1.2 How Standing Committees Operate

After the Office of Academic Affairs distributes the list of committee members, an organization meeting should be called by either the designated coordinator or staff person, or the faculty member whose name appears first on the list. At the first committee meeting business such as electing a Chair and a secretary and setting future meeting dates as appropriate should be done.

10.4.1.3 Required Reporting of Committee Activity (SD1490S)

All chairs of standing and ad hoc committees of the faculty shall submit a summary report of their significant activities for the year to the Provost and VCAA and the Chairs of the Senate and FWDC by May 30 of each academic year. This report should list uncompleted projects and other recommended activities for the next academic year, and any proposed changes in the committee structure, membership or focus. These reports should be made available to new committee chairs to aid in accomplishing committee objectives.

10.4.1.4 Alphabetized List of Standing Committees

The following table lists the current standing committees in alphabetical order.  Each committee title is followed by its location.

Africana Studies Advisory Council	10.4.27
Animal Care and Use Committee	10.4.18
Classroom Committee	10.4.41
Cultural and Special Events Committee	10.4.5
Diversity Intensive Committee	10.4.36
Enrollment Services	10.4.7
Environmental Health and Safety Committee	10.4.13
First Year Experience Advisory Committee	10.4.37
Honors Program Advisory Committee	10.4.9
Institutional Biosafety Committee	10.4.40
Institutional Review Board (former Human Subjects)	10.4.20
Intercollegiate Athletics Committee	10.4.11
International Programs Advisory Committee	10.4.12
Key Center Advisory Committee	10.4.33
Latin Honors and Manly E. Wright Scholarship Award Committee	10.4.10
Liberal Arts Core Advisory Committee	10.4.35
Position Allocation Committee	10.4.3
Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee	10.4.21
Scholarship and Financial Aid	10.4.16
Student Feedback on Instruction Review Committee	10.4.39
Sustainability Council	10.4.6
Teaching Awards Committee	10.4.29
Transportation Committee	10.4.15
Undergraduate Research Program Advisory Council	10.4.23
University School Teacher Education Council	10.4.8
Writing and Information Literacy in the Disciplines Advisory Committee	10.4.38

 

10.4.1.5 Treatment of faculty members on standing committees who go on approved leave (SD4616S)

Active faculty members who go on approved leave will not be replaced but instead be expected to resume active duty on their respective committee(s) upon returning from leave. Committee chairs may request that the Faculty and Welfare Development Committee (FWDC) of the Faculty Senate replace a committee member on leave. In such cases, the faculty member will be permanently replaced for the remainder of his/her term.

10.4.2 Campus Commission on the Allocation of Student Services Funds (SD4806S) - Eliminated on 9/6/2012 SD0312F)

 

10.4.3 Position Allocation Committee (Revised by SD8508S) (SD1904S)

The Position Allocation Committee (PAC) is the primary means by which faculty can have input into the allocation process whenever a new faculty line is available or whenever an existing line becomes open (through retirement, resignation, or non-renewal of contract).

Structure:

The Committee consists of:

• Provost

• Dean for Natural Sciences

• Dean for Social Sciences

• Dean for Humanities

• Associate Provost and Dean of University Programs

• 3 Department Chairs, serving staggered 2-year terms
      One from each academic division, chosen by the chairs in that academic division.
      No person may be reappointed for consecutive terms. 
      No department may be represented by its chair in consecutive terms.

• 1 Program Director, serving 2-year term
      Chosen by the program directors. 
      No program may be represented by its director in consecutive terms.

•  1 Faculty Senate representative, serving 2-year term
      Appointed by the Faculty Senate Executive Committee. 

Two persons from the same department should never serve on this committee at the same time. 

Duties:

• To make recommendations to the Provost regarding the allocation of faculty lines to academic departments and programs according to a three-year allocation plan that the committee is to develop and continually update. 
• To develop and annually revise faculty hiring guidelines.
• To consider which responsibilities originally delegated to the Council of Chairs could be profitably assumed by the Position Allocation Committee. 
• To report annually to the Faculty Senate the three-year allocation plan, changes in hiring guidelines and suggestions as to how the Position Allocation Committee can be a more effective faculty voice. 

Implementation:  
In September 2008 department chairs and the program directors will select their four faculty representatives.  The four faculty members selected will draw lots to determine which two representatives will serve 2-year terms and which two will serve 1-year terms.  The Faculty Senate will select its representative in September 2008.  The Provost will convene the Position Allocation Committee in October 2008. 

Rules for Voting:

A member may not vote for a proposal from his or her department or program of appointment.

• For the purposes of this document, a "Chair" is any Department Chair or Program Director that directly evaluates faculty for merit, reappointment, tenure, and promotion.

10.4.4 Library and Instructional Technology Committee (DISSOLVED 12/06/2018 SD1218F) (Revised by SD1112S (SD1312S SD5507S  SD0706F)

Purpose

The University Library Committee advises the University Librarian, the Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and the Faculty Senate on broad policies relating to the libraries and library services.  Such advice may include but should not be limited to budget, collections, services, facilities, as well as the use and needs of instructional technology both in the classroom and as remotely accessed. The Committee further seeks to develop and disseminate information on the library and research needs, library concerns from and affecting various constituencies of our learning community, and present and future library services.

Membership

The Faculty Welfare & Development Committee shall nominate faculty members to the Faculty Senate for staggered three-year terms.  Terms are renewable.  The Student Government Association shall name students to serve one-year terms.  The chair shall be selected annually from among the faculty members.  Ex officio members shall be non-voting.  The Committee shall be constituted as follows:

 

Faculty

·         Humanities & the Arts (1)

·         Natural Sciences (1)

·         Social Sciences (1) 

 

Students

·         Residential student (1)

·         Commuter student (1)

 

Ex Officio

·         University Librarian

·         Director, Teaching & Learning With Technology

·         Director, Center for Teaching & Learning

·         Chief Information Officer

10.4.5 Cultural and Special Events Committee (SD7003S) (SD9216S)

Purpose

1. To choose performing arts and events for the campus community and the community-at-large and to assist in many aspects of actual event presentation.

2. To assist in developing collaborations between Cultural and Special Events Committee and various academic and student affairs departments on campus, as well as other presenting venues and arts presenters in the region. Committee members will work together to choose collaborations that directly extend and enhance current academic and co-curricular experiences of students.

3. Assist other campus groups and departments with programming their own cultural and/or performing arts events each year by allocating a portion of each yearly budget towards these activities.

Membership

• Assistant Director of Events and Conferences
• 3 faculty serving staggered two-year terms (appointed by FWDC in consultation with the Provost and VCAA)
• 1 staff member (appointed by Staff Council)
• Student Cultural Events Intern
• 5-7 students serving one-year renewable terms (appointed by SGA in consultation with Assistant Director of Events and Conferences)

Service

Service on the committee will begin three weeks prior to the first event sponsored by Cultural and Special Events each academic year and will continue to the same time the following year. Committee membership requires attendance at regular meetings, serving on sub-committees, and assisting in events production.

Recommendation To:  Assistant Director of Events and Conferences
Reports To:     the Provost and VCAA or his/her designee

10.4.6 Sustainability Council (SD6415S)

Purpose

The Sustainability Council oversees the development, monitoring, and ongoing reassessment of UNC Asheville’s institutional sustainability plan as well as any further documents that may emerge as part of the planning process. The sustainability plan will include recommendations for prioritized goals and strategies for each of the following targeted areas: academics, engagement, operations, and planning & administration. The establishment of the Council responds to calls for the integration of institutional sustainability referenced in UNC system sustainability policy 600.6.1, Faculty Senate Resolution on Environmental Sustainability 0803F, and Student Senate Resolution on Sustainability 06-0029.

Charge and Responsibility 

Responsibilities of the Council, some of which may be delegated to selected Sub-Councils, include:

• Development of recommendations for a comprehensive sustainability plan, including campus-wide sustainability goals and objectives, as well as other related documents as needed
• Creation and launch of sub-Councils addressing targeted areas
• Identification of mechanisms and responsible parties for implementation
• Receiving plan updates and measuring progress.

Membership

The members of the Council are appointed by the Co-Chairs. The Faculty Development and Welfare Council (FWDC) provides final approval for faculty members. Members of the Council are appointed to two-year staggered terms, renewable in one- or two-year increments for up to six consecutive years of service. Student members will serve for one-year terms, renewable in one-year increments for up to three consecutive years of service. The Director of Sustainability and Director of Facilities Management positions are appointed ex-officio and not subject to the three-term limit. Unexpected openings will be filled by consultation of the Co-Chairs. The Council has membership as follows:

• The Co-Chairs of the Council

  One Co-Chair of the Council shall be the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The other Co-Chair shall be the Vice Chancellor for Finance & Operations. The Co-Chairs shall preside at all meetings of the Council. The Co-Chairs also are charged with periodic reporting on the progress of the Council. The Co-Chairs may appoint membership of all Sub-Councils and shall designate the Sub-Council chairs.  They may assign such additional duties to other members of the Council as deemed necessary for the conduct of the work of the Council and which are not inconsistent or conflicting with the duties otherwise prescribed.

• Faculty Members

There shall be a minimum of three UNC Asheville faculty members representing the campus.  All faculty members shall bring a demonstrated interest and engagement in campus sustainability efforts and the Council shall be formulated so as to be collectively knowledgeable about the total scope of sustainability at the University. 

• Staff Members

There shall be a minimum of three UNC Asheville staff members (not including the Co-Chairs) representing the campus. Staff members shall be current SPA or EPA non-faculty employees. All staff members shall bring a demonstrated interest and engagement in campus sustainability efforts and the Council shall be formulated so as to be collectively knowledgeable about the total scope of sustainability at the University.  

• Student Members

There shall be a minimum of three UNC Asheville students representing the campus. One student member shall be a current co-director of the Student Environmental Center. One student member shall be selected by the President of the Student Government Association. The third student member will be selected the Director of Sustainability based on their significant engagement with sustainability and environmental activities on campus.

Recommendations and report to:  Chancellor and the University Planning Council, as well as other governing bodies including Faculty Senate and Student Senate as appropriate depending on the nature of the recommendation. Sub-Councils may be staffed and launched by the Council on a limited term or standing basis. These groups will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, prioritizing and recommending such strategies that are necessary and appropriate to addressing overall sustainability goals. All Sub-Councils will report progress and recommendations back to the Council.

Meetings

The Council shall meet at least once per semester upon due notice by the Co-Chairs, or more often, if necessary, to conduct the business of the Council. The Co-Chairs shall advise the members of the time and place of the meeting.

10.4.7 Enrollment Services Advisory (SD2515S) (SD1898S) (SD1023S)

Purpose

The Enrollment Services Advisory committee hears student appeals and petitions related to enrollment. The committee:

1. reviews student appeals relative to admission decisions, academic actions (i.e., suspension and dismissal), and scholarships, 

2. reviews student petitions for special enrollment considerations, such as tuition refunds, waiver of tuition-surcharges, and late drops/withdrawals,

3. makes recommendations to APC regarding university academic regulations, and

4. makes recommendations to the Chancellor regarding prospective exceptions to Minimum Admissibility Requirements (MAR) and makes recommendations to the Vice Chancellor for Admissions and Financial Aid regarding prospective exceptions to Minimum Course Requirements (MCR), and

The committee, or subgroup of the committee which must include at least one member of the faculty, normally meets bi-weekly when classes are in session. For decisions on recommendations regarding applicants who require special consideration or exception to MAR and/or MCR, the following members must be present: two faculty members, Director of Student Success, Registrar, Associate Director of Admission. Special meetings are called at the conclusion of each semester to review appeals of suspension and dismissal.

Membership

• Three faculty, serving staggered, two year terms;
• Director of Student Success, Dean of Students, Registrar, Director of Advising, Director of Health and Counseling Services, Associate Director of Admission, and Director of Student Accounts.

Recommendations to -- Director of Student Success
Reports to:  the Provost

10.4.8 University School Teacher Education Council (formerly FACTE) (SD2115F) (SD4401S)

In 1997, the NC General Assembly appropriated money for the creation of partnerships between UNC system departments of education and public schools.  UNC Asheville was granted funding to begin such a partnership. Members of the Department of Education, public school teachers, administrators, and arts & science faculty created a new structure, University School Teacher Education Partnership (USTEP), to coordinate partnership activities. Because of the overlap in purpose and membership between USTEP and the Faculty Advisory Committee on Teacher Education, the two have been merged into a single entity called the University School Teacher Education Council (USTEC).

Purpose

• Provide coordination and articulation between the University's Arts and Sciences  departments, the Department of Education, and the Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in following the state's guidelines for the preparation of teachers within UNC Asheville’s liberal arts model for teacher licensure;
• Develop the goals, objectives, and strategic plan for guiding the work of USTEC;
• Make recommendations to the Department of Education Chairperson based on reports from USTEP subcommittees. Each USTEP subcommittee chair will serve as a member of the USTEC University Standing Committee; and
• Encourage all members of USTEC to participate in the work of one of the USTEP subcommittees.

Membership

• At least 3 UNC Asheville Department of Education faculty, appointed by the Department of Education Chair and to include the USTEP Director, appointed by the Department of Education Chair.
• Department of Education Outreach Coordinator
• Provost and VCAA (or designee)
• 3 UNC Asheville Arts & Science Faculty, appointed by VCAA in consultation with the Department of Education Chair and to include faculty representing the Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Humanities
• At least, 1 public school teacher, appointed by the Department of Education Chair and to include representatives from partnership LEAs
• At least, 1 public school administrator (the Superintendents or their designees) from each partner LEA system
• At least, 1 community member, appointed by the Chair of the Department of Education
• At least, 1 UNC Asheville student, appointed by the Chair of the Department of Education

The Administrative Committee will include the Education Department Chair, USTEC Director, and the Outreach Coordinator.

The Chair of the Education Department, the Provost and VCAA (or designee), and superintendents are permanent members. The USTEP director is appointed annually by the Education Department Chair. All other members serve a staggered 2 year term. Committee and partnership members from the 2000-2001 academic year are expected to continue on or rotate off based on their current terms, whichever constitutes the end of their 2nd full year.

Recommendations to:   Chair, Dept. of Education
Reports to:  the Provost and VCAA

10.4.9 Honors Program Advisory Committee (SD7903S)

Purpose

The Honors Program Advisory Committee exists to provide ongoing oversight of the University Honors Program, advice to the Director of the program, and advice regarding the Program to the University administration.

Responsibilities:

Members of the Honors Program Advisory Committee will

• Offer direction for the program.
• Establish policies and guidelines for admission of new students to the Program
• selection of course offerings co-Curricular activities
• Assist the Director and Associate Director in determination of and requests for appropriate funding, both from the University and from external sources.
• Approve recognition of students eligible for Distinction as a University Scholar, using established guidelines.
• Help to advise students either formally, or informally (e.g. students involved in study abroad, service learning, production of Honors publications).
• Receive and provide feedback on annual reports and other measures of progress produced by the Director.
• Help to publicize and advocate for Honors program and its activities.

Membership

• The Faculty Welfare Committee will appoint two faculty members per year to serve staggered two-year terms on the committee. Appointments may be renewed for one additional two-year term.
• Ex Officio members will include the Director and the Associate Director of the Honors Program.

The Director and Associate Director may invite student members of the Honors Student Advisory Committee to meet with the Honors Program Advisory Committee on a non-voting basis as desired.

Recommendations to: Provost and VCAA or designee
Reports to: Provost and VCAA or designee

10.4.10 Latin Honors and Manly E. Wright Scholarship Award Committee (SD3197S) (SD0422F)

Purpose

1. Recommends who among the graduating class is to receive what level of University-wide Honors.

2. Recommends policy concerning the granting of University-wide Honors as well as approves policy for granting departmental or program distinction.

3. Recommends a recipient for the annual Manly E. Wright Scholarship Award to the graduating senior judged first in scholarship.

Membership

• Five faculty members, each representing a different department with no more than two from the same division. Members shall serve two year staggered terms.

Recommendations to:  the Faculty body
Reports to:  the Provost and VCAA

10.4.11 Intercollegiate Athletic Committee (SD7703S)

Purpose

The Intercollegiate Athletic Committee is required by the NCAA. The responsibilities include:

1. Oversight of the Athletic Department budget
2. Monitoring of the academic progress of the student athletes
3. Advice to the Athletic Director on issues of importance

Membership:

• Ex-officio members:
      Director of Athletics
      Associate Athletic Directors
      Senior Womens Administrator, Athletics
      Compliance Officer
      Academic Advisor
• Faculty Athletics Representative, Chair, (appointed by Chancellor)
• Equity Advisor to the Chancellor for Athletics (appointed by Chancellor)
• 3 faculty serving two-year staggered terms (appointed by FWDC)
• 2 students serving one-year terms (appointed by VCSA)

The voting members of the IAC are the three faculty appointed by FWDC and the two students appointed by the VCSA.

Recommendations and reports to:   the Chancellor

10.4.12 International Programs Advisory Committee (Revised by SD0305F) (SD6803S) (SD9216S)

Purpose

Advisory to the International Studies Director and Director of Study Abroad in curriculum development, study abroad program development, annual and long-rang program planning, budgeting and publicity.

Membership

• Director of International Studies (Chair)
• Director of Study Abroad
• International Students Advisor
• 6 faculty members with at least one from each of the three academic areas and serving staggered, two-year terms, selected by the FWDC.
• 2 Students, one-year terms (appointed by VCSA)

Recommendations to: Directors of International Studies and Study Abroad
Reports to: the Provost and VCAA or his/her designee

10.4.13 Environmental Health and Safety Committee SD1021F SD1713F SD8007S (formerly Energy & Safety as well as Safety and Health Committee)

    Purpose:

    To ensure that UNC Asheville, as a state agency, implements a safety and health committee structure that provides
    management and non-managerial involvement in the on-going responsibility of providing a safe work environment. The
    safety committee will also provide insight into safety planning and training

    Duties

    1. Review all safety and health policies and procedures established by UNC Asheville.

    2. Review incidents involving work-related fatalities, injuries, illnesses or near-misses.

    3. Review employee complaints regarding safety and health hazards.

    4. Analyze the agency’s work injury and illness statistical records.

    5. Conduct meetings at least once every three months. Maintain written minutes of such meetings, send copies to each committee member and post in the appropriate workplace.

    6. Make written recommendations on behalf of the committee to the next highest safety and health committee and/or agency head.

Additional duties may be added as the committee develops bylaws and operating procedures.

 

     Membership

• One member appointed by Staff Council

• One SGA representative serving a one-year term (appointed by SGA)

• One non-supervisory and one supervisory representative (appointed by Senior Administrator for University Enterprises and Director of Athletics)

• Two faculty, each serving a three year term (staggered); appointed by FWDC

• One non-supervisory and one supervisory representative (appointed by the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Operations)

• One non-supervisory and one supervisory representative (appointed by the Vice Chancellor of student Affairs)

• Environmental Health and Safety Officer (voting ex officio member)

• Environmental Health and Safety Professional (voting ex officio member)

    Recommendations to:  Director of Emergency Management
    Reports to:  Director of Public Safety

   

10.4.14  Sustainability Committee SD7907S (evolved into the Sustainability Council - see 10.4.6)

              Purpose

    Facilitate increased energy and environmental resource conservation in our campus community through collaboration of
    the faculty, staff and students on issues of day-to-day campus operations, strategic planning, renovation, and new
    construction.

     Membership

• Two faculty and two alternates appointed by the Faculty Senate, each serving a two year staggered term

• Landscape Architect

• Two Office of Design and Construction staff members appointed by the Director for Facilities Management & Planning

• One Student Government Association representative

• One student demonstrating interest in energy and environmental concerns appointed by the Student Government Association.

    Recommendations and reports to:   Director for Facilities Management and Planning

10.4.15 Transportation Committee (SD3106S SD2213S)

Purpose

This committee will review and make recommendations concerning all parking and transportation issues (includes parking, mass transit, bicycle facilities, pedestrian resources, carpooling etc.). In addition, it will be the final arbitrator for parking citations hearing Appeals to Parking Petitions.

Membership

• Two faculty and two alternates appointed by the Faculty Senate, each serving a two year staggered term

• Two staff and two alternates appointed by Staff Council, each serving a two year staggered term. 
  Alternates will assume Committee membership for two years upon other members completing their time.

• Two students and two alternates recommended by the President of the Student Government Association.

• The Committee will annually select a chairperson from among its Faculty and Staff members.

Note:  Persons with delinquent parking or traffic fines or persons who have received multiple citations for parking or moving traffic violations shall not be eligible for appointment to the Committee

Ex Officio:    UNC Asheville Transportation Coordinator.

Recommendations and reports to:   The Director of Public Safety/Chief of University Police.

10.4.16 Scholarship and Financial Aid (SD1998S) (SD9216S)

Purpose

1. Determines final awards the university merit scholarships, based on faculty and student input from campus interviews and folder evaluations.

2. Approves recommendations of awards for university need-merit and/or other special scholarships.

3. Determines policies and procedures for the awarding of university scholarships.

4. Reviews and makes recommendations for Financial Aid policies and procedures.

Membership

• one faculty member serving a one year term (appointed by FWDC in consultation with the Provost and VCAA)
• one staff member selected by the Assistant Provost of Academic Administration
• Assistant Provost of Academic Administration
• Assistant Provost for Admissions & Financial Aid
• Director of the Honors Program
• Director of Undergraduate Research
• one student (appointed by VCSA).

Recommendations to:   Assistant Provost for Admissions and Financial Aid
Reports to:  the Provost and VCAA

10.4.17 Adjunct Faculty Committee (SD0500F) [Committee Eliminated SD0608F]

10.4.18 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (SD6515S) (SD7303S) (SD5119S)

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is a federally mandated committee whose mission is to ensure the proper care and humane treatment of vertebrate animals. The Committee's responsibility is to develop, review, and monitor all animal facilities and care practices within the institution for compliance with federal legislation, agency regulations, and local laws. The IACUC is responsible for the dissemination of information regarding approved methods of animal care to individuals who use animals in research, teaching, or demonstration programs at the UNC Asheville.

To ensure compliance with all federal, state and UNC Asheville regulations, policies and standards in place to protect animal welfare, IACUC members review all requests for approval to use vertebrate animals. It also conducts inspections of all areas where housing and use of animals occurs along with reviewing the institutional program.

Membership and procedures (see Section 4.3.6.1) of the IACUC conforms to federal guidelines. These include the Animals and Animal Products (9 CFR), Animal Welfare Act (7 USC 2131 et seq.), Health Research Extension Act (P.L. 99-158), PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training.

Recommendations and reports to:   Provost

10.4.19  First Year Experience Advisory (integrated into ILSOC) (see 10.4.37)

 10.4.20 Institutional Review Board (SD1517F) (SD8913S) (SD0393F) (SD3110S)

Purpose

The UNC Asheville Institutional Review Board (IRB) is charged by the University under its Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) reviewing all University activities involving human research subjects, according to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for the Protection of Human Subjects (45 CFR 46), in order to safeguard the welfare and rights of research participants.  The UNC Asheville policy on human subjects applies to all faculty, student, and staff research involving human subjects, regardless of funding source.  The UNC Asheville IRB reviews biomedical and behavioral research protocols.

 

Membership and procedures (see Section 4.3.6.2) of the IRB conforms to federal guidelines (45 CFR 46.107).  

Recommendations and reports to:   the Provost

10.4.21 Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee (SD7803S) (SD9216S)

Purpose

The Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee is responsible for coordinating advising and writing a committee letter of recommendation for students interested in seeking an advanced degree at a Health Professional School (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, etc).

Membership:

The committee will be composed of seven members, three of whom will be permanent based upon their regular duties. The members are as follows:

• Director of the Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee (appointed for a five-year term by the Provost and VCAA in consultation with the Deans). This person must be a member of the faculty.
• The campus physician or another health professional who is deeply interested in UNC Asheville (appointed annually by the Provost and VCAA).
• Coordinator of the Pre-Health Professions.
• Four faculty serving staggered four-year terms (appointed by FWDC in consultation with the Provost and VCAA).

Recommendations to:  Director of the Pre-Health Advisory Committee.
Reports to:  The Provost and VCAA

10.4.22  Graduate Council (integrated into another section) see 10.3.9

10.4.23 Undergraduate Research Programs Advisory Council (SD6903S) (SD9216S)

Purpose

The Undergraduate Research Program Advisory Council is needed to provide consistent faculty, student and staff input into the Undergraduate Research Program.

Responsibilities

1. Offer direction for the program.
2. Establish policies and guidelines for grants and activities.
3. Evaluate grant proposals from students
   - Regular semester grants
   - Summer grants
   - NCUR grants
   - Travel grants
4. Approve recognition of students as University Research Scholars or as Departmental Research Scholars
5. Seek ways of enhancing the program through increasing financial resources and addressing ways for the program to be recognized on and off campus.
6. Assist in planning, reviewing and critiquing the ongoing activities
   - Fall symposium
   - Spring symposium
   - UNCA Undergraduate Research Journal.

Membership

• Director of Honors Program, ex officio
• Editor of the NCUR (National Conference on Undergraduate Research) Proceedings, ex officio
• Director of Undergraduate Research Program, ex officio
• Program Assistant of Undergraduate Research Program, ex officio
• 3 faculty members (one from each academic area, appointed by FWDC)
• 1 member of the library staff (appointed by the Director of the Undergraduate Research Program in consultation with the University Librarian)
• 4 students (appointed by Director of URPAC in consultation with the Director of the Honors Program.)

Faculty and library staff members will serve two-year, staggered, terms, renewable for two additional terms. Students will serve one-year terms, renewable for one year.

Recommendations to: Director of Undergraduate Research
Reports to: Provost and VCAA or his/her designee.

10.4.24  Women's Studies Advisory Committee (Women's Studies is now a major)

10.4.25 Asheville Institute Advisory Committee (AIAC) (SD1205S) [Committee Eliminated] (SD0508F)

10.4.26 Aesthetics Advisory Committee (SD8015S) (SD0297F) (eliminated 04/30/2015)

10.4.27 Africana Studies Advisory Council  (Revised by SD1605F  (SD1794S) (SD9216S)

Purpose

This body will advise the Director in matters of program planning and delivery, curriculum development, resource acquisition, and outreach as well as

• program design, revision and maintenance;
• recommending purchases of instructional materials for the library and academic departments;
• approving courses included in the program;
• evaluating the teaching and performance of faculty participating in the program;
• seeking university approval of any changes to the existing program’s curriculum or structure;
• organizing Faculty Development opportunities designed to enhance teaching of African and African-American topics;
• assisting University Relations in seeking private financial support for the program;
• supporting cooperative activities that involve the public and the Africana Studies Program.

Membership

• At least three faculty members appointed by FWDC in consultation with the Associate Provost serving two-year staggered terms.

Recommendations to: Director of Africana Studies
Reports to: Associate Provost and Dean for University Programs

10.4.28 Sexual Harassment Advisory Committee (DISSOLVED 10/01/2015 SD0315F) (Revised by SD5707S) (SD8103S)

10.4.29 Teaching Awards Committee (SD0416F SD4906S)

Purpose

To select the annual recipients of UNC Asheville’s various teaching awards.

Membership

• last year's full-time recipients of UNCA Teaching Awards,
• the prior year's UNC Asheville Distinguished Teacher, ex officio without vote.

The most recent recipient of the UNC Asheville Distinguished Teacher Award serves as committee chair.

Recommendations and reports to: 
Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

10.4.30 Teaching Fellows Advisory Council (DISSOLVED 11/05/2015 SD0815F) (Revised by SD1705F) (SD8303S)

10.4.31 Violence Prevention  (reassigned to Public Safety and Student Affairs)

10.4.32 Lab Safety Committee (DISSOLVED 11/04/2021 SD0921F) (SD1613F) (SD8003S) (Formerly Radiation Safety Committee)

Purpose:

To ensure that UNC Asheville, as a state agency, adheres to all federal, state, and local environmental health and safety related statutes, regulations and guidelines in the operation of its teaching and research laboratories, studios and academic shops, and implements operational best practices to provide a safe and healthy working and learning environment for students, staff, and faculty. This committee will also provide a conduit to the University’s Environmental Health and Safety Committee and its safety program for departments and programs operating any of the aforementioned facilities (currently ART, BIOL, CHEM, DRAM, ENG, ENVR, ESOP [Eshelman School of Pharmacy], HWP, and PHYS).

Duties: 

1. Review, understand, and ensure that local, state and federal EH&S guidelines, are implemented properly in academic laboratories, studios and shops.

2. Review all UNC Asheville EH&S policies and procedures directed toward academic laboratories, studios, and shops and make recommendations to ensure they are consistent with external regulations/guidelines and operationalized appropriately.

3. Discuss and understand new UNC Asheville EH&S policies and procedures and determine how to appropriately operationalize them in laboratory, studio and shop settings.

4. Participate in the production of laboratory, studio and shop safety manuals and educational materials.

Membership:

• Academic Affairs Environmental Safety Professional
• Seven UNC Asheville faculty (ART, BIOL, CHEM, DRAM, ENVR, HWP, and PHYS) – chosen by their respective departments
• UNC Asheville laboratory managers, EPA non-faculty (currently two individuals)
• One ESOP faculty or staff – appointed by ESOP
• One ENG faculty or staff – appointed by Director of the Joint Engineering Program

Recommendations to: Academic Affairs Environmental Health and Safety Professional

Reports to: the Dean of Natural Sciences

10.4.33 Key Center Advisory Committee (SD2911S) (SD9216S)

Purpose:

The Key Center Advisory Committee exists to  oversee and support both the creation of Service Learning Designated Courses and the academic honor of Community Engaged Scholar.

Responsibilities: 

Members of the Key Center Advisory Committee will:

·         Approve requests to make courses service-learning designated

·         Approve the work of students seeking to be Community Engaged Scholars

·         Offer direction to the Key Center to make service-learning efforts both state of the art and science

·         Advise the director of the Key Center on matters she or he needs assistance with

·         Help promote service learning to campus members

Membership:

• The Key Center director (ex-officio)
• Three faculty members (one from each division) appointed by FWDC in consultation with the Associate Provost
• One student appointed by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs in consultation with the director of the Key Center

 Members would serve staggered terms of two years with a one year appointment for the student representative. 

Reports to:  The Provost or the Provost’s designee

10.4.34  Inquiry Arc Advisory Committee as a Standing Committee (DISSOLVED 10/04/2018 SD0418F) (SD4612S)

 

Purpose

 

The Arc Advisory Committee exists to guide and support both the 5-year Inquiry ARC implementation as well as to guide changes in QEP implementation in the subsequent 5 years.

 

Responsibilities

 

An Arc Advisory Committee will provide guidance and support and serve in an advisory capacity to the QEP Director and the IE Director. 

 

Members of the Arc Advisory Committee will:

 

·         Offer direction, guidance, and support to the QEP Director and the Institutional Effectiveness (IE) Director as the QEP Implementation unfolds

·         Approve major changes in the Inquiry ARC Implementation and Assessment Plans

·         Offer direction to the QEP Director and the IE Director on assessment, critical thinking pedagogy, engaged learning and scholarship, professional development, information technology, marketing, etc. as needed

·         Advise the QEP Director and IE Director on matters they need assistance with

·         Help promote Inquiry ARC to campus members

 

 

Membership

 

Four faculty members:  Members may represent both UGR or SL and a program area, as follows:

·         The QEP Director (ex-officio)

·         The IE Director (ex- officio) or representative.

·         1 representing the Undergraduate Research Program (UGR) appointed by the director of Undergraduate Research in consultation with the QEP Director

·         1 representing the Key Center for Service Learning (SL) appointed by the director of the Key Center for Service Learning in consultation with the QEP Director

·         2 more members to complete the representation from each of three program areas (Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences) appointed by FWDC in consultation with the QEP Director

 

Two staff members:

·         1 appointed by Staff Council in consultation with the IE Director

·         1 representing a relevant student affair area (e.g. Student Activities and Integrative Learning, Campus Recreation, Planning and Assessment) appointed by the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs in consultation with the IE Director

 

Two student members:

·         2 appointed by the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs in consultation with Student Government Association Leadership

 

Faculty and Staff Members would serve staggered terms of three years

 

Student Members would serve one year terms, with the option to continue a second year.

 

Reports to: The Provost or the Provost’s designee

        10.4.35 Liberal Arts Core Advisory Committee (SD7917S)

Purpose

The roles and responsibilities of the LAC Advisory Committee are as follows:

1. To meet once each semester with the full group of LAC component leaders, to discuss issues of importance to the LAC Program.
2. To receive assessment results of the LAC Program from the Office of Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Planning.
3. To discuss results of the assessment with LAC component leaders and the appropriate dean or administrator.
4. To report to APC annually on the results of the assessment and the use of data for informed practice over the subsequent assessment cycle.
5. To complete tasks assigned by APC intended to increase the effectiveness of the LAC Program.

Membership

Four members of the LAC Advisory Committee are selected from the group of LAC component leaders listed below. Members are selected by the full group of LAC component leaders to serve two-year staggered terms. A fifth member is an Academic Affairs Administrator appointed by the Provost. Terms are staggered two-year terms.

LAC Component Leaders
Humanities, Program Director
Arts and Ideas, Program Director
First Year Colloquium, Coordinator
Diversity Intensive, Coordinator
Laboratory Science & Scientific Perspectives, Natural Science Chair (Selected by NS Chairs 2-year term)
Social Science & Scientific Perspectives, Social Science Chair (Selected by SS Chairs 2-year term)
Second Language, Modern Languages and Literature Chair
Quantitative Perspectives, Mathematics Chair
Writing Program Administrator

        10.4.36 Diversity Intensive Committee (SD0317F)

Purpose
The DI Committee is responsible for advising and assisting the DI Coordinator in the oversight of DI courses. These responsibilities include advising and assisting the Coordinator in:

1.   Reviewing Applications for DI courses
2.   Assessing DI Courses
3.   Maintaining appropriate records related to DI courses

Membership
Three full time faculty members, none of whom may come from the same program area, and the DI Coordinator. The program area representatives will serve two-year, staggered terms and will be appointed by FWDC in consultation with the DI Coordinator.

Reports to: The Provost and the LAC Advisory Committee

        10.4.37 First Year Experience Advisory Committee (SD6618S) (SD0720F) (SD1121F) (SD0723F)

Purpose
The First Year Experience Advisory Committee is dedicated to developing, refining, and taking inventory of programs and resources to assist first-year students as they make their transition to college. The committee’s work helps students learn critical cognitive and non-cognitive skills while they gain agency, self-direction, and sense of community. Additionally, the committee supports faculty and staff in developing the knowledge and skills needed to support first-year students and connect them with available resources.

Membership
Faculty representation on FYEAC shall include the Director of Student Success, the First Year Writing Coordinator, the HUM 124 Coordinator, and two at-large members, at least one of them with significant experience teaching an FYS 178. Staff representation shall include the Dean of Students, the Director and Assistant Director for the Office of Student Transitions and Family Programs, one representative from the Office of Academic Advising, and one at-large member designated by the Dean of Students. The committee will be co-chaired by the Director of Student Success and the Dean of Students or their designees. The at-large members serve 2-year terms with the option of renewal. Appointments and renewal of at-large members will be decided by the co-chairs of the FYEAC in collaboration with FWDC.

Reports to: The Provost, The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and the LAC Advisory Committee

        10.4.38 Writing and Information Literacy in the Disciplines Advisory Committee (WILDAC) (SD2319S)

Purpose
The Writing and Information Literacy in the Disciplines Advisory Committee will provide pedagogical resources that support departmental student learning goals and objectives for writing and information literacy. This charge will replace the charge given to the Writing Coordinator on pages 9-10 of Senate Document 7315S, where Writing Competencies were established.

Responsibilities
The role of the Writing and Information Literacy in the Disciplines Advisory Committee will be to offer support rather than oversight. Resources and support offered through the WILDAC include but are not limited to reflective discussion at the conclusion of each program’s three year assessment cycle regarding the development, articulation, and delivery of scaffolded writing and information literacy curricula based on their specific needs, goals, and the department’s assessment plan (as specified in Senate Document 8614S). Further, as part of its support, the WILDAC can, for example, facilitate faculty learning circles, lead faculty/department workshops on writing-related concerns, help departments scaffold writing instruction across the curriculum, and/or craft assessment.

Membership

1. the Writing Program Coordinator or Associate Writing Program Coordinator (Humanities faculty representative) or designee,
2. the Director of the Writing Center or designee,
3. the Director of Institutional Effectiveness or designee,
4. a social science faculty representative,
5. a natural science faculty representative,
6. an information literacy specialist (library staff).

Two co-chairs, one staff and one faculty, will be elected by the committee members. Tenure in the first three of these positions are determined by their respective units. The representatives from Natural Science, Social Science, and the library staff will serve renewable three-year terms. This rotation will help to maintain diverse representation on the WILDAC without unduly contributing to faculty workload.

Reports to: the Provost and VCAA

        10.4.39 Student Feedback on Instruction Review Committee (SD5621S) (SD6722S)

Purpose
The SFI Review Committee is dedicated to reviewing and recommending amendments of the Student Feedback on Instruction form to Faculty Senate (as necessary) and communicating with faculty, chairs, and program directors about the implementation of the form and how its results are best used and interpreted.

Membership
Faculty representation on the SFI committee shall include seven members, including: at least one member from the Center for Teaching and Learning; at least two members from the Office of Institutional Research, Effectiveness & Planning; at least one member from Academic Affairs; and at least one member from each of the academic divisions (social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities). These members shall be appointed by FWDC, in consultation with the Provost and serve staggered three year terms.

Reports to: The Provost

        10.4.40 Institutional Biosafety Committee (SD5721S) 

Purpose
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is charged with assessing the safety of recombinant DNA research and to identify any potential risk to public health or the environment. Further, the committee will assure the safe acquisition, use and disposal of all biohazardous materials at the University. The IBC, in conjunction with the Biological Safety Program Manager, regulates biological materials used in research, teaching and service operations at the University.

UNC Asheville acknowledges its responsibility to provide a program for the handling, storage and disposal of biohazardous materials, to provide emergency response for incidents involving biohazardous materials, and to educate the UNC Asheville community about the safe use of biohazardous materials in research, teaching, and service activities.

Duties
1. Ensuring UNC Asheville compliance with:

a. All federal, state and local regulations;
b. Procedures and principles relating to the prevention and/or control of infectious diseases, including strict adherence to the most recent version of the CDC/NIH publication Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL); and,
c. The procurement, storage, use and disposal of biohazardous materials used in UNCA research teaching, and service facilities.

2. Certifying investigators and instructors, their laboratories and/or their practices for work are conducted at appropriate biological safety levels.

3. Overseeing the development and maintenance of written biohazard safety/infectious disease control plans that minimize exposures for all affected personnel using proper engineering controls and work practices; to make the plan available to the institutional community; and to recommend updates to the plan, as necessary. Additionally, overseeing the development and implementation of educational programs related to infectious diseases and biohazard safety.

4. Following the National Institutes of Health (NIH) protocol notification, procedure for individuals exposed to recombinant DNA, synthetic nucleic acids, or regulated pathogens.

5. Identifying tasks that carry the risk for transmission and the occupational groups involved.

6. Reviewing instances of potentially infectious disease outbreaks related to research, teaching and service activities that the committee oversees.

7. Recommending to the UNC Asheville Environmental Health and Safety Committee (EHSC) policies and procedures to protect the health and safety of all faculty, staff, students, and visitors at UNC Asheville.

Membership
Five (5) voting members, approved by the Provost in consultation with FWDC. Faculty members serve staggered three-year terms which may be renewed, while the community representatives serves a one-year terms which may be renewed.

Voting Members
1. At least one two faculty members who has have expertise in proper handling of biohazardous materials;
2. One faculty member at large (appointed by FWDC); and
3. Two members unaffiliated with the university and the research facility to provide representation for the general community (Community Representatives).

Non-voting Members
1. Representative from the Environmental Health and Safety Office, ex officio.
2. Liaison from Academic Affairs, ex officio and non-voting, as needed, to facilitate the work of the IBC, ex officio.

Recommendations to: The IBC directs matters related to the use of biohazardous materials at UNC Asheville to the Chief Research Officer.

Reports to: The VCAA

        10.4.41 Classroom Committee (SD5323S) 

Purpose
The Classroom Committee makes decisions about classroom infrastructure, renovation, and allocation. Their purview includes general-purpose classrooms only rather than dedicated department spaces (labs, studios, etc.).

Responsibilities

1. Establish minimum standards for classroom infrastructure, encompassing both furniture and instructional technology, including writing surfaces and digital display.
2. Establish a schedule for regular refresh of classroom infrastructure.
3. Make decisions about renovation and upgrade of all classroom infrastructure.
4. Recommend to the Registrar the allocations of classrooms to departments, making modifications as needs change over time.
5. Consult with departments and programs to understand the ways in which changes in both pedagogy and technology affect classroom infrastructure requirements.
6. In all cases, the Classroom Committee should consider:
1. Flexibility in accommodating varying pedagogies in the same room.
2. Accessibility standards and ADA compliance for both students and instructors.
3. Impacts on space-use utilization and efficiency, reported annually to the UNC System Office.
4. Equal access to instructional technology for both full-time and part-time members of the faculty.
7. Provide an annual report to the Faculty Senate at the beginning of the academic yeardescribing decisions made in the prior year.

Membership
Senior Administrator for Academic Space Planning (co-chair)
University Registrar (co-chair)
Provost or designee
Representative from Design and Construction
Director, Academic Technology Support
Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
Representative from the Faculty Senate, chosen by the Executive Committee
One department chair from each of the three program areas, from disciplines with differing pedagogies, named by the Academic Deans to staggered three-year terms

      

10.5 Individual Service Appointments

For information about reassigned time associated with these appointments, see Section 3.1.4.1.5.

10.5.1 Faculty Handbook Editor (SD2005S)

The Senate Secretary shall act as the Faculty Handbook Editor. The editor is responsible for maintaining the Handbook through annual revisions and reports to the Chair of the Faculty Senate.

10.5.2 Humanities Director

Duties: 

The Director of Humanities is responsible for scheduling all sections of Humanities courses each term, supervising faculty who teach only within Humanities (e.g., adjuncts), and supervising the coordinators of the four Humanities courses.

Appointed by:   the Provost and VCAA

Term of Appointment:  3 years, renewable

10.5.3 Arts and Ideas Director

Duties: 

The Arts and Ideas Director is responsible for recruiting faculty to teach in the Arts and Ideas program, working with participating faculty to develop the ARTS 310 course, and scheduling multiple sections of ARTS 310 and the ARTS workshops.

Appointed by:  the Provost and VCAA

Term of Appointment:  3 years, renewable

10.5.4 Director of the Honors Program

Duties: 

The Director's responsibilities include planning the Honors program, both academic and co-curricular; appointment of faculty members to teach Honors classes (in consultation with other department and program heads); selection of students as members of the program; maintaining and implementing Honors policies; supervising the process of naming graduating seniors for Distinction as University Scholars; arranging assessment for Honors classes and other activities; organizing the non-classroom activities of the program including study abroad, service learning, post-graduate opportunities, and co-curricular events; representing the program to the University, the community, and prospective students; assisting with admissions, recruitment, and scholarship decisions; and providing liaison with the Undergraduate Research program. (See Section 11.2 for program information)

Appointed by:   the Provost and VCAA

Term of Appointment:  3 years, renewable

10.5.5 Director of the Undergraduate Research Program

Duties: 

The responsibilities of the Director of the Program include:
1. cooperating with the University Laurels Merit Scholarship Program, to recruit and retain talented students;

2. serving as an information conduit for students and faculty who want to learn more about undergraduate research;

3. providing information about funding opportunities for students through academic year and summer research and presentation grants;

4. coordinating the interaction of undergraduate research students with external groups (e.g. NCUR, Research at the Capital, SOARS);

5. arranging for public presentation of the work of undergraduate research students for the UNC Asheville community;

6. overseeing the publication of the UNCA Journal on Undergraduate Research;

7. collecting information on students and faculty who participate in undergraduate research for institutional awards;

8. interacting with the national undergraduate research community.

UNC Asheville's Undergraduate Research Program offers a range of opportunities specifically aimed at assisting faculty and students with collaborative efforts in research. The Undergraduate Research Program Advisory Council (URPAC) assists the director in setting policy, assessment of the effectiveness of the program, and making changes necessary to improve the overall quality of the program.  (See Section 11.3 for program information).

Appointed by:  the Provost and VCAA in consultation with representatives from the Undergraduate Research Program Advisory Council (URPAC).

Term of Appointment:  3 years, renewable

10.5.6 Director of Teaching and Learning

Duties:

The Director of Teaching and Learning supervises all activities of the Center for Teaching and Learning (see Section 11.5 for center information). The Director works to create an environment in which faculty across the university are energized to pursue professional improvement with maximum efficiency.  The Director is responsible for

1. working with faculty and the Office of Academic Affairs regarding faculty development needs and plans, and communicating with faculty concerning administrative suggestions and decisions related to these.

2. facilitating communications among those working on, or interested in working on, teaching and learning projects.

3. encouraging faculty's development of professional knowledge, recognition and expertise through such activities as grant proposal writing, research, teaching exchanges and attendance at summer seminars and professional conferences.

4. maintaining communication with offices across campus to gather and/or assure dissemination of information pertinent to effective faculty development in teaching and learning.

5. representing UNC Asheville off campus, communicating and consulting with those in similar offices on other campuses and with appropriate state and national professional organization.

6. managing the budget allocated to the Center.

7. supervising and evaluating Center staff.

Appointed by:  the Provost and VCAA in consultation with representatives from the UTC and FWDC.

Term of Appointment:  3 years, renewable

10.5.7 Director of the Key Center for Community Citizenship and Service Learning

Duties: 

The Key Center Director oversees all Center activities, including those of the assoc. director; the director also is primarily responsible for encouraging faculty to use service-learning in their classes, and for assisting them to make this a successful addition to student learning. (See Section 11.6 for center information.)

Appointed by:   the Provost and VCAA in consultation with the Key Center advisory board.

Term of Appointment:  3 years, renewable

10.5.8 Director of Interdisciplinary Studies

Duties:

The Director of Interdisciplinary Studies leads UNC Asheville's newest degree program, consisting of two concentrations: the Individual Degree concentration, for students developing their own interdisciplinary degree program, and the Ethics and Social Institutions concentration. The coordination function includes:

1. Course management: Scheduling and evaluating courses carrying the IST designation.

2. Program development: Evaluating requests for new IST courses and programs.

3. Program management: Supervising the degree concentrations including all aspects of the Individual Degree concentration (i.e., evaluating/approving applications, monitoring student progress and assessing student learning).

4. Budget oversight.

5. Publicity of IST options among faculty and students.

Appointed by:  the Provost and VCAA in consultation with Council of Chairs and Directors

Term of Appointment:  3 years, renewable

10.5.9 Director of International Programs

Duties:

The Director of International Programs supervises all aspects of international programming:  overseeing the study abroad program, coordinating the International Studies minor, sponsoring and promoting a variety of co-curricular events with an international focus, and organizing faculty development projects that will lead to both new International Studies courses and the infusion of international content across the curriculum.  Activities within the study abroad program are coordinated by the Director of Study Abroad who is responsible for the day-by-day functioning of the Office of Study Abroad.

Appointed by:  the Provost and VCAA 

Term of Appointment:   3 years, renewable

10.5.10 Staff Council Faculty Liaison

Duties:

A non-voting faculty member appointed annually to the Staff Council.  Functions as a liaison between the faculty and staff, sharing information about issues of importance to faculty, staff and the university.

Appointed by:  the Faculty Senate

Term of Appointment:  1 year

10.5.11 Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR)  (SD0909F) (SD5123S)

The University Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Big South Athletic Conference is appointed by the Chancellor for a four-year period; reappointments may be made. However, in the fourth year of each four-year term, FWDC will put out a call for interest, and those names will be forwarded to the Chancellor for consideration. Appointment procedures are outlined in the responsibilities of the Intercollegiate Athletic Committee (IAC). Since the Department of Athletics operates on a twelve-month schedule, the FAR or a designated representative of the IAC must be available during the summer months.

The FAR is an advocate of the student athlete and monitors the Athletic Department's activities to insure compliance with NCAA regulations; the FAR is not an advocate of the Athletic Department.  Specific duties include keeping the Chancellor and Provost apprised of alleged irregularities within UNC Asheville's athletic program, representing UNC Asheville as the voting delegate at the Annual NCAA Convention, chairing the IAC, conducting the required NCAA exit interviews, certifying eligibility and squad lists in coordination with the Registrar, monitoring graduation rates and academic progress, and monitoring that both scholarship and participation opportunities reflect the University gender ratio.

10.5.12 Faculty Mentoring Program Coordinators (SD8108S)

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Contacting new faculty members in spring/summer

·         Recruiting faculty mentors in spring/summer

·         Develop a calendar of events for the academic year spring/summer (including three gatherings throughout year and at least two cultural event outings)

·         Attend new faculty orientation session to describe mentoring program in fall

·         Complete mentor/mentee assignments by beginning of fall semester

·         Maintain contact with mentees between mentoring events

·         Administer end-of-year evaluation to both mentors and mentees to assess program

 Membership

The Faculty Senate will elect two coordinators from two different program areas for staggered, renewable, two year terms. There should be one male and one female coordinator, one a junior faculty member (at least 3 years at UNC Asheville) and the other a senior faculty member. These appointments will be made in April of the preceding academic year to empower the coordinators to seek out volunteer mentors and plan initial activities well in advance of the arrival of new faculty. 

Because coordinating this program is time-consuming, it is suggested that faculty who serve as coordinators be protected from other significant service assignments.

Recommendations to:  Provost

Reports to:  Provost

Rationale
As our colleague Tucker Cooke noted many years ago, the success of new faculty rests not only on their ability to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Their ability to develop connections and relationships with colleagues is a third critical factor.  A Faculty Mentoring Program is an important component of UNC Asheville’s other faculty development activities (e.g. new faculty/new chair orientation, professional development programs through the Center for Teaching and Learning).  A successful mentoring program requires identified coordinators who are committed to providing this important experience. The logical way to ensure this success is by appointing program coordinators through the Faculty Senate.

Initially, one coordinator will serve a three-year term and the other will serve a two-year term.

10.5.13 Faculty Ombuds (SD8017S) (SD5019S) (SD2720S)

Purpose

The Ombuds Team will consist of 2 tenured faculty members selected by the Provost, in consultation with the Faculty Welfare and Development Committee and current Ombuds members. Ensuring diversity on the Ombuds Team will be a priority. Each term will be 6 years and be staggered so that a new Ombud member will be appointed every 3 years.

The Faculty Ombuds will attend a 3-day training (“Foundations of Organizational Ombudsman Practice”) offered by the International Ombudsman Association (IOA) within 12 months of being appointed, and will participate in ongoing, relevant professional development opportunities, including IOA conferences and consultation with the Title IX Office as necessary. Support for training and related travel will be provided by the Office of the Provost.

In cases where faculty have concerns related to workplace behaviors including but not limited to interpersonal conflicts, discrimination, harassment, or bullying, but may not (yet) wish to file a formal grievance, they may contact either member of the Ombuds Team to initiate a conversation. Concerns may or may not pertain to protected class categories such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, age, and/or religion. The ombuds will listen impartially and offer an environment that is conducive to problem solving. In addition, the ombuds may discuss multiple options for conflict resolution, including appropriate resource referrals and applicable university policies. The Ombuds cannot provide legal advice or representation at any grievance, disciplinary, or judicial procedure including court testification and non-university related issues. Any concerns related to sexual harassment or sexual misconduct should be taken directly to the university Title IX coordinator, not to the Ombuds Team. Any instances of workplace violence should be taken directly to the Manager of Employee Relations.

Although the faculty ombuds report annually to the Faculty Senate, the Office of the Provost, and the Chancellor, the Ombuds Team functions independently of all university offices, and neither represents the university administration nor any individual. The Ombuds Team operates in accordance with the International Ombudsman Association standards of practice: https://www.ombudsassociation.org/assets/docs/IOA_Standards_of_Practice_Oct09.pdf

What the Ombuds May Do:

• Offer an environment conducive to problem resolution and impartially listen to concerns or problems
• Maintain confidentiality of information, except in instances where there is a legal obligation to report
• Gather information
• Discuss options for resolution of your problem or concern
• Discuss University policies and procedures that may be applicable to your problem or concern
• Make referrals to appropriate resources
• Facilitate difficult conversations

What the Ombuds Won’t Do:

• Provide legal advice or representation
• Represent or advocate for you at any grievance, disciplinary, or judicial procedure
• Testify in formal university grievance proceedings
• Assist with non-university related issues

Due to the sensitive nature of their work, Ombuds team members will be ineligible to serve on the Committee of Tenured Faculty, the Post-Tenure Review Committee, the Faculty Hearings Committee, the Faculty Grievance Committee, the Faculty Senate, and the Academic Appeals Board during the time period covered by their terms and the following year. An additional year’s leave of absence from service on any of these committees may be requested by contacting FWDC at least 5 days prior to the relevant election(s). When considering an Ombuds team member for appointment to any other committee or service assignment, including department chair or program director, FWDC and the Provost should carefully consider both the confidential nature of the Ombuds work and the potential for a high workload.

 

10.5.14 Diversity Intensive Coordinator  (SD0217F)

Duties:
The Diversity Intensive Coordinator will approve proposed DI courses according to DI learning outcomes and review student petitions for course substitutions for the DI requirement. The coordinator collects syllabi and information on courses proposed as Diversity Intensive; communicates expectations; and encourages best practices in Diversity courses across the disciplines. The Diversity Intensive coordinator works with department chairs and program directors to see that a sufficient number of DI sections are offered. The Diversity Intensive coordinator will also collaborate with IREP and CTL on faculty development (e.g., assignment exchanges, best practices in pedagogy) to facilitate discussions about student learning in DI courses.

It is important to recognize the difficulty of teaching DI courses. Therefore, in addition to approving DI courses the Diversity Intensive Coordinator will be a resource for teachers who guide students through difficult subject matter and often meet many forms of resistance.

Appointment:
The FWDC chair will put out a call for applicants in the semester prior to an expected vacancy. Faculty interested in the position will send materials to the FWDC chair, and the coordinator will be selected by FWDC in consultation with the Provost.

Term of Appointment: Three years, renewable

10.5.15 Director of First and Second Year Academic Success  (SD0217F) (SD0620F)

Duties:
Director of First and Second Year Academic Success works collaboratively across many areas of campus to ensure a deep connection between the academic experience, the more comprehensive student experience, and student outcomes over the first two years and as students transition to UNCA. The Director strengthens the connection between academic programs in the first two years and high impact practices by raising awareness and preparing students to participate in internships, research opportunities, service learning opportunities, and global engagement; bolsters and if possible expands advising prior to major declaration; helps connect students to and prepare students for national awards and honors; and is a primary connection between the faculty and the deployment of technologies and strategies to assist in retention in the first two years.

As part of this work the Director of First and Second Year Academic Success assists faculty in developing First-Year Seminars by collecting and making available information on the rationale and best practices of FYSs across disciplines, recruiting and training faculty to teach in the program, communicating university expectations, and assisting faculty in assessment of the FYSs. They collaborate with department chairs and program directors to see that a sufficient number of FYSs are offered. The Director of First and Second Year Academic Success supervises the Assistant Director of Advising and collaborates with the Office of Advising to assist with matters of student retention and success. The Director of First and Second Year Academic Success serves on the Enrollment Management Group and works with EmBark, RendezBlue, Open Houses and Discovery Days to help articulate the academic experience students can expect in their first two years and to support students’ successful transition to UNCA. They serve as the co-chair of the First Year Experience Advisory Committee along with the Dean of Students. Finally, the Director collaborates with IREP and CTL on faculty development (e.g., assignment exchanges, best practices in pedagogy) to facilitate discussions about student learning in FYSs.

Appointment:
The Provost will put out a call for applicants in the semester prior to an expected vacancy. Faculty interested in the position will send materials to the Provost, and the director will be selected by Provost in consultation with FWDC.

Term of Appointment: Three years, renewable

10.6   Time-Limited Committees (revised by SD2202S)

When special issues arise, UNC Asheville establishes additional committees to work on specific time-limited projects. Most of these committees contain faculty representatives as a mechanism for providing faculty input. Members may be appointed by the Chancellor, the Provost and VCAA, the Faculty Senate, the University Planning Council or Department Chairs/Program Directors. Those who appoint members to these committees specify both the term of appointment and the mission/charge to the group, including to whom and at what time the group must report.

For the Faculty Senate to be aware of ad hoc committees and task forces in the campus community, each university-wide committee/task force must follow the procedure below

1. On formation of the committee/task force, the chair of that entity must notify the FWDC of the Faculty Senate of the objectives, membership and anticipated length of service of the group.
2. At the time of its formation, the committee/task force must identify a finite time limit.
3. If the committee/task force exists beyond a two year limit, it must convert to a standing committee or disband.

10.6.1 Academic Department/Program Committees

Department Chairs or Program Directors may appoint members of their faculty to departmental or program committees. These committees serve a variety of functions (e.g., search committees, curriculum committees, self-study committees) and report to the Department Chair or Program Director as appropriate.

10.6.2 Institutional Self Study/Accreditation

UNC Asheville periodically creates task forces to work on an institutional self-study (e.g., review of the General Education curriculum) or an institutional accreditation (e.g., SACS, NCATE, NCAA).  Faculty typically are appointed to these committees by the Provost and VCAA in consultation with the Faculty Senate.

10.6.3 Administrator Search Committees (see Section 2.4 for faculty searches)

Faculty serve on the search committees for various Vice Chancellor positions. Faculty typically are appointed to these committees by the Provost and VCAA or the Chancellor in consultation with the Faculty Senate.

Faculty also serve on the search committee for the position of Chancellor. Faculty are appointed to this committee by the Board of Trustees in consultation with the Faculty Senate..

10.6.4 Other Ad Hoc Committees and Task Forces

Whenever necessary, UNC Asheville may create additional ad hoc committees of task forces to explore issues of current importance (e.g., retention, diversity). (See Section 10.6 above)

10.7 FORMS for Section 10.0

No forms for this section.