1. Faculty committees of the Senate

[Motion 10-10-02]
Passed by Faculty Senate and approved by the Provost on September 8, 2009

c. Basic Studies

1. Duties. To review existing and proposed content of Baisc Studies curriculum and catalog copy. To coordinate efforts to refine Basic Studies offerings to promote the academic mission of the university. To work with academic units to ensure that Basic Studies courses are offered on a reasonable and regular basis.
2. Membership. Nine faculty members, including at least four from the College of Arts and Sciences and at least one from each of the professional schools, and two other from the faculty at large. Term of membership shall be three years with staggered term so that one-third of the committee terms expire in a given year. A member may serve a second consecutive term. At the initial Fall meeting the Committee shall elect a vice-chair who will normally assume the role of chair in the following year. The chief academic officer, the Dean of the University College, a representative from the library faculty, and the Early College Liaison shall be ex-officio non-voting members.