J. SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE
The Social
Concerns Committee is primarily concerned with the interrelationship between the
University and the broader social community. It is concerned with the nature
and extent of the University's response to social
concerns.
Membership
The Social Concerns Committee shall be
composed of 7 faculty members, 3 academic professional members, 7 students, 3
civil service staff members, 3 alumni representatives, and ex officio
representation as specified by vote of the Senate. Faculty/academic
professional and student members shall be nominated by the Committee on
Committees with the approval of the Senate. Civil service members shall be
appointed by the Civil Service Committee. The alumni members shall be appointed
by the president in consultation with the director of alumni relations.
Duties and Responsibilities
a. To make recommendations to
the Senate for the University's response to social concerns and to advise the
president and senior academic officers with respect to these
matters.
b. To initiate on a regular basis campus fora on current
controversial issues.
c. To annually determine which of the
University’s investments have shareholder resolutions that should be of
concern to the University and to recommend specific votes on these resolutions.
d. To recommend to the Senate Consultative Committee such actions or
policies as it deems appropriate.
(updated: 7/18/05)