Northeastern State University

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• 2.1 University Standing Committees
  • 2.11 ommittees Appointed by the President
  • 2.12 University-wide Committees with Selected/Elected Members
  • 2.13 Northeastern Faculty Association
• 2.2 Communications Service to Disseminate General Information
  • 2.21 Announcements
  • 2.22 Minutes
• 2.3 Annual Report of College Activities
• 2.4 Faculty Meetings
• 2.5 Student Organization Sponsorship

2.1 University Standing Committees

Most committees are established by the President acting on academic and administrative advice. Faculty, staff, students, and non-University persons may serve on these committees. Membership rosters may change each year depending upon University needs.

2.11 Committees Appointed by the President

Each April, the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs sends out a list of the University standing committees to the faculty. Each faculty member identifies, in order of preference, three committees on which to serve. The Faculty Council and Northeastern Student Association also submit names of representatives to specific committees. These lists are compiled by the Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and forwarded to the Office of the President. Charges, meeting minutes, and rosters are kept in the Office of the President. NSU Standing Committees are:

2.13 Northeastern Faculty Association

The Northeastern Faculty Association is an organization of the faculty designed to facilitate democratic participation in the development of institutional policies and further the pursuit of the University's mission and goals. This is accomplished through its elected representatives – the Northeastern Faculty Council – serving as a liaison body between the faculty and administration. The Northeastern Faculty Association is comprised of all full-time members of the faculty. The Northeastern Faculty Association is governed by its Constitution and Bylaws. The Constitution and Bylaws are provided in Appendix B of this Handbook for information purposes.

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2.2 Communications Service to Disseminate General Information

2.21 Announcements

Information may be communicated through written announcements sent by campus mail, electronic mail, and/or oral presentation at conferences, committee and college/departmental meetings, and general faculty meetings. The bulk mailing of written announcements must have prior approval from the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Refer to section 11.19 for procedures relating to electronic communication and voice mail.

2.22 Minutes

 Minutes of University committee and college meetings shall be circulated by campus mail, or electronic mail, to college and committee members, and by hard copy to the President, the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the John Vaughan University Library on the Tahlequah campus.

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2.3 Annual Report of College Activities

Each year deans submit a written report identifying the activities and achievements of their colleges, departments, and faculty. This report must be submitted by June 30 to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.

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2.4 Faculty Meetings

University-wide faculty meetings are held when called or authorized by the President or the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. If requested in writing by 10% of the faculty, the Faculty Council President may call a faculty meeting.

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2.5 Student Organization Sponsorship

All student organizations and/or functions are sponsored by University faculty or staff members. Organization sponsors are responsible for supervising official and/or University-associated activities of their groups. Sponsors should contact the Dean of Student Affairs for information on their responsibilities.