I. Bylaws of the Division
 
(Note: The following abbreviations are employed:)
         
  SB Senate Bylaw (Universitywide) Am Amended
  SR Senate Regulation (Universitywide) En Enacted
  SCB Santa Cruz Bylaw CC Conforming Change
  SCR Santa Cruz Regulation EC Editorial Change
  UCLR UCR&J Legislative Ruling EI Effective Immediately
  DLR Divisional Legislative Ruling EW Effective Winter Term
  RSO Standing Order of the Regents ES Effective Spring Term
 
Chapter 13. Committees
   
13.1 The following are designated committees of the Santa Cruz Division: Standing Committees, Special Committees, and all Faculties. [SB 20, SB 325] (CC 4 Aug 87, 31 Aug 98, 31 Aug 99,EC 31 Aug 06)
   
13.2 Responsibility. Each committee is responsible to the agency establishing it and is obligated to report its actions to that agency. Committees may report concurrently to other Divisional committees, the Assembly of the Academic Senate, or committees of the Academic Senate. Committees may make recommendations and render service to the President, the Chancellor, other administrative officers, and individual members of the Division, reporting their recommendations to the Division when such reporting is consistent with the original charge to the committee and is in the best interest of the University. [SB 40A-C] (CC 4 Aug 87, 31 Aug 99,EC 31 Aug 06)
   
13.3 Jurisdiction. No Special Committees shall be established to perform any duty assigned by these Bylaws to a Standing Committee.
   
13.4.1 Membership. All voting members of all committees must be members of the Santa Cruz Division. Representatives who sit with Standing Committees as provided in these Bylaws are non-voting representatives and shall be appointed by such bodies as may be recognized by the Divisional Committee on Committees. Representatives include undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and non-senate teaching faculty. Persons who are not members of the Academic Senate may be invited to sit with Standing Committees as non-voting representatives as provided elsewhere in this Chapter. (Am 3 Dec 69, 6 Nov 91, 21 May 04; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 31 Aug 99, 31 Aug 04)
   
13.4.2 When the Chair of the Santa Cruz Division, the Vice-Chair, Secretary, Parliamentarian, or any member of the Committees on Academic Personnel, Privilege and Tenure, or Planning and Budget accepts an administrative position with the University at the level of Dean or above, he or she shall immediately vacate the Academic Senate position. No Chair of a department or program of study may at the same time serve as Chair of either the Committee on Academic Personnel or the Committee on Privilege and Tenure. This is consistent with Senate Bylaw 330A. [DLR 1998.5A] (En 9 Nov 93; Am 25 Oct 95; CC 31 Aug 98,31 Aug 06; EC 12 May 97, 31 Aug 99)
   
13.4.3 Members of the Division shall avoid conflict of interest and the appearance of conflict of interest in the performance of all of their duties. The Division shall not require explanation of recusals based on this provision. (En 27 May 98; EC 31 Aug 99)
   
13.4.4 The Division shall not require or request explanation of voting abstentions by Senators who have the right to vote in Divisional committee action, including those involving UC Bylaw 55 actions by departments.
(En 8 Mar 06)
 
13.4.5 Waiver of vote: Members of the Division may give up their right to vote on all actions for a specified period of time. If a member goes on leave, but chooses to participate in some personnel actions, that member cannot waive her/his right to vote; the actions not voted on will be recorded as “absent, not voting”, just as for a member not on leave. If a member has a conflict of interest for any given action, not voting on that action constitutes a “recusal” (as in SCB 13.4.3) not a waiver of voting rights. (En 30 May 07)
   
   
13.5 The Committee on Committees appoints members of Standing and Special Committees and designates their Chair and Vice Chair, unless otherwise specified, subject to approval of the Santa Cruz Division. The numbers of members of Standing Committees designated in the succeeding pertinent sections of this Chapter (SCB 13.9.1 through 13.29.1, except for 13.14.1) are maximum numbers only. Unless otherwise stated, the Committee on Committees has discretion to appoint a smaller number of members to any Standing Committee than that designated. Chairs, Vice Chairs, and ex officio members may vote and exercise the same powers as other members, unless limitations are stipulated in the pertinent sections of this Chapter. Chairs and Vice Chairs must be members of the Santa Cruz Division.   ( Am 22 Feb 67, 6 Nov 91; CC 10 May 67, 21 Feb 68, 29 May 68, 25 Feb 70 effective 1 Apr 70, 24 Feb 71, 24 May 72, 24 Oct 73, 26 May 76, 25 May 77, 1 Aug 77, 25 Jan 78, 23 May 79, 5 Dec 79, 1 Aug 80, 2 June 82, 7 Oct 87, 31 Aug 98; EC 1 Sept 70, 1 Sept 71, 1 Sept 74, 18 Oct 91, 9 June 93, 31 Aug 04, 31 Aug 06)
   
13.6 Members of Standing Committees are appointed each year to serve for a term of one year beginning September 1 unless otherwise specified. Special Committees are appointed to serve until August 31 immediately following their establishment unless otherwise specified in their enabling acts. Standing and Special Committees of the Santa Cruz Division, except the Committee on Committees, can be discharged by the Santa Cruz Division at any time prior to their scheduled termination date, provided the Santa Cruz Division receives at least five working days written notice of the intention to move for discharge. (Am 6 Dec 67, 6 Dec 72; CC 31 Aug 98, 31 Aug 06;EC 31 Aug 05)
   
13.7 Reports of Standing Committees. Standing Committees prepare written annual reports which are circulated to the members of the Santa Cruz Division along with the Call to the first regular Santa Cruz Division meeting of the fall term. (Am 21 Apr 76, 27 May 98)
   
13.8 The Standing Committees of the Division are the following:
 

Academic Freedom
Academic Personnel
Admissions and Financial Aid
Affirmative Action and Diversity
Career Advising
Committees
Computing and Telecommunications
Educational Policy
Emeriti Relations
Faculty Research Lecture
Faculty Welfare
Graduate Council
International Education
Library
Planning and Budget
Preparatory Education
Privilege and Tenure
Research
Rules, Jurisdiction, and Elections
Teaching


(Am 10 Nov 66, 10 May 67, 21 Feb 68, 29 May 68, 4 June 69, 25 Feb 70 effective 1 Apr 70, 24 Feb 71 EI, 24 May 72, 24 Oct 73, 26 May 76, 25 May 77, 25 Jan 78 EI, 24 Jan 79, 23 May 79, 5 Dec 79, 26 Nov 80, 28 Jan 81, 2 June 82, 6 June 84, 21 May 86, 7 Oct 87; CC 1 Aug 91, 9 June 93, 21 Feb 96, 9 Nov 00, 31 Aug 03,31 Aug 06; EC 31 Aug 04)

 
13.9 Committee on Academic Freedom (Am 21 Feb 68)
   
13.9.1 There are five Santa Cruz Division members, one from each academic division and one from the School of Engineering. In addition, there are one non-senate teaching faculty representative, one graduate student representative, and one undergraduate student representative. (Am 21 Feb 68, 4 Dec 68, 3 Dec 69, 30 May 01, 21 May 04; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 18 Oct 91, 31 Aug 99, 31 Aug 04)
   
13.9.2 The Committee studies and reports upon any conditions within or outside the University which, in its judgment, may affect the academic freedom of the University, with particular reference to the acceptance of positions and resignation from positions in the University, and to the reputation of the University and of individual members of its Faculty.
13.10 Committee on Academic Personnel  (Am 24 May 72, 24 Jan 79 EI)
   
13.10.1 There are nine Santa Cruz Division members. (CC 31 Aug 98)
   
13.10.2 The Committee makes recommendations to the Chancellor of Santa Cruz on appointments, promotions, salaries, and other matters related to the quality of the Faculty. (Am 10 Nov 66, 3 Dec 69, 26 May 71 EI, 24 May 72, 9 Dec 87; CC 1 Aug 77, 31 Aug 98; EC 18 Oct 91)
 
13.11 Committee on Admissions and Financial Aid
   
13.11.1 There are no fewer than seven and no more than nine Santa Cruz Division members. In addition, there are one non-Senate teaching faculty representative and no more than three student representatives. (Am 3 Dec 69, 24 May 72, 17 Nov 75, 7 Nov 01, 21 May 04; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 18 Oct 91, 31 Aug 99, 31 Aug 04)
   
13.11.2 The Committee on Committees nominates a member to serve on the Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools. (EC 31 Aug 04)
   
13.11.3 The Committee considers and reports on matters involving admissions, financial aid, and relations with schools. Its responsibility extends beyond the actual selection of applicants to include all matters within the purview of this Division concerning the procedures, policy, and criteria of selection. It is also responsible for formulating and evaluating campus policies governing financial aid and relations with schools. The Committee consults with campus and statewide administrations on these matters, and provides liaison among the various campus agencies. In the process of student selection, the Committee may obtain the assistance of other members of the University staff, including those who are not members of the Academic Senate. (Am 22 May 74; CC 31 Aug 98, 31 Aug 04)
 
13.12 Committee on Affirmative Action and Diversity  (En 25 May 77; Am 16 May 03)
 
13.12.1 There are six Santa Cruz Division members. In addition, there are one graduate student representative and no more than three undergraduate student representatives. The Director of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action is invited to sit with the Committee. (Am 25 May 94; 28 Oct 98; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 18 Oct 91, 31 Aug 99, 31 Aug 04, 31 Aug 06)
 
13.12.2 The Committee confers with the Chancellor of Santa Cruz, Committee on Academic Personnel, and Committee on Planning and Budget, on general policies bearing on affirmative action and diversity for academic personnel and academic programs. (Am 30 May 90, 16 May 03; CC 31 Aug 98)
   
13.12.3 The Committee undertakes studies of policies and practices of affirmative action and diversity, makes recommendations to appropriate campus bodies, and reports annually to the Santa Cruz Division on policies and practices.  (Am 16 May 03)
 
13.13 Committee on Career Advising (En 5 Dec 79)
   
13.13.1 There are five Santa Cruz Division members, one from each academic division, and one from the School of Engineering. (Am 29 May 91, 26 May 99; CC 4 Aug 87, 31 Aug 98; EC 18 Oct 91)
   
13.13.1 The Committee develops, implements, and evaluates mentoring activities that enhance the likelihood of faculty promotion and retention. (En 7 Oct 87; Am 26 May 99)
 
13.14 Committee on Committees
   
13.14.1 There are five Santa Cruz Division members. Vacancies are filled by election in the winter quarter by mail ballot in accordance with Chapter 11 of these Bylaws. (Am 3 Dec 69, 24 Oct 79; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 18 Oct 91)
   
13.14.2 Each year either two or three seats on the Committee fall vacant. Members are elected to two-year terms running from September 1 following election. If an elected member fails to serve or fails to complete any year of a term, the Committee submits a nomination for replacement to the Division. The new member shall serve with authority only after confirmation by the Santa Cruz Division, and serves for the remainder of the year. An election will be held, in accordance with SCB 13.14.1, to fill the vacancy for the second year of the term.  (Am 10 Nov 66, 24 Oct 79, 16 May 03; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 1 Aug 77, 31 Aug 06)
   
13.14.3 The Committee chooses its own Chair, Vice Chair, and representative to the University Committee on Committees. It makes its own rules on procedure, consistent with the Bylaws and Regulations of the Academic Senate and the Santa Cruz Division.  (Am 16 May 03; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 31 Aug 06))
   
13.14.4 The Committee appoints: all Divisional Officers; all Standing and Special Committee Chairs; all Senate-appointed committee members; and all Divisional representatives and alternates to the University Systemwide bodies whose mode of selection is not otherwise specified. The Committee determines the number of members appointed to each Standing Committee in accordance with the Academic Senate and Divisional Bylaws. The Committee reports its appointments each year for confirmation at a regular meeting of the Division during the spring term; appointments at other times are reported for confirmation at the next regular divisional meeting. Replacements during the term of office of officers, committee Chairs and members, other than the Committee on Committees, shall serve with authority from the time they are named by the Committee on Committees.  (Am 24 Feb 7l EI, 18 Apr 73 EI, 6 June 84, 16 May 03; CC 31 Aug 98, 31 Aug 99, EC 31 Aug 06)
   
13.14.5 The Committee oversees the operating procedures of committees and periodically assesses committees' effectiveness. It may propose Bylaw changes affecting the structure, composition and functions of committees. (Am 18 Apr 73 EI, 16 May 03; CC 31 Aug 98, EC 31 Aug 06)
   
13.14.6 The Committee appoints or nominates Divisional Senate members to fill vacancies on campus committees as requested by the Administration.  (En 16 May 03)
 
13.15 Committee on Computing and Telecommunications  (En 9 June 93)
   
13.15.1 There are eight Santa Cruz Division members. In addition, there are one graduate student representative and one undergraduate student representative. At least two of the Division members should be familiar with computer systems, information technology or telecommunications, and at least two are chosen to represent computer users. The Vice Provost, Information Technology, is invited to sit with the Committee. (Am 21 Feb 96; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 31 Aug 99, 31 Aug 04, 31 Aug 06)
   
13.15.2 The Committee shall advise the Chancellor of Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Division on the acquisition, utilization, and impact of computers, information systems, and electronic communications facilities. The Committee shall also review the acquisition, use and security of computing and communications facilities, and recommend changes and improvements. (CC 31 Aug 98,EC 31 Aug 06)
   
13.15.3 The Chair of the Committee represents the Division on the University Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications Policy.
   
13.15.4 The Committee shall consult with and advise the Committee on Planning and Budget, the Committee on Educational Policy, and the Committee on the Library with respect to matters relevant to this Committee's duties and expertise.
   
 
13.17 Committee on Educational Policy   (Am 25 May 77, 28 Jan 81)
   
13.17.1 There are six Santa Cruz Division members, plus the Registrar serving ex officio. In addition, there are one non-senate teaching faculty representative, one non-voting provosts' representative selected by the Council of Provosts, and no more than two student representatives. (Am 3 Dec 69, 24 May 72, 25 May 77, 28 Jan 81 EI, 22 Oct 86, 21 May 04; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 18 Oct 91, 31 Aug 99, 31 Aug 04)
   
13.17.2 One member of the Divisional Committee shall serve on the University Committee on Educational Policy. (Am 25 May 77, 23 May 79, 28 Jan 81; CC 31 Aug 98)
   
13.17.3 The Committee is concerned with the quality of all academic programs not under the purview of the Graduate Council. It receives all proposals for new programs and reviews them in terms of academic quality and forwards them for approval to the Committee on Planning and Budget. Periodically, the Committee reviews all existing academic programs and acts for the Santa Cruz Division on proposed revisions that do not involve changes in the allocation of the budget. When the Committee finds that revised academic programs will require revised budgetary allocations, the Committee forwards its recommendations for approval to the Committee on Planning and Budget. It may consider other questions of undergraduate life that are not within the jurisdiction of other Academic Senate Committees. (Am 24 May 72, 25 May 77, 23 May 79; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 31 Aug 04)
   
13.17.4 The Committee approves the content and periodically reviews the content and administration of all requirements of colleges and departments and programs of studies (and equivalent agencies as defined in Divisional Regulations) for the Bachelor's degree. (Am 10 May 67, 4 June 69, 24 May 72, 25 May 77; EC 12 May 97, CC 31 Aug 06)
   
13.17.5 The Committee has plenary powers regarding: the approval of new undergraduate courses; the numbering and catalog description of courses; and the appropriateness of the assignment of a particular instructor to a particular course. The Committee is responsible for approving programs for fulfillment of the American History and Institutions requirement. The Committee determines the courses eligible for meeting different campuswide breadth requirements. On occasion the Committee may ask an instructor for full information as to the content of a course, or a proposed course. The Committee consults with and advises Faculties of colleges, departments, and individual faculty members with regard to undergraduate courses. It gives full consideration to the views and findings of Faculties of colleges and departments, and of faculty members, when matters relating to their courses are before the Committee. (Am 4 Dec 68, 23 May 79; EC 12 May 97)
   
13.17.6 The powers and responsibilities stated in SCB 13.17 extend to University Extension under the auspices of the Santa Cruz campus. In addition CEP coordinates, in such respects as it deems advisable, the relations of University Extension with the Division. (En 23 May 79; Am 30 May 07; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 31 Aug 06)
   
13.17.7 The Committee considers all matters concerning grading and campus examinations; it may review the examination policies of departments; it may make appropriate proposals for undergraduate comprehensive examinations; and it recommends to the Santa Cruz Division, and from time to time reviews, procedures and regulations for governing the scholastic status of undergraduate students, subject to appropriate provisions of Academic Senate Regulations. [DLI 1996.10A] (En 29 May 68; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 12 May 97; 31 Aug 06)
   
13.17.8 The Committee oversees the grading and Narrative Evaluation System (NES) including all matters pertaining to the Faculty's participation in the NES. The Committee periodically will review the status of the NES and recommend appropriate changes to the Santa Cruz Division. The Committee will explain and answer questions concerning grading and evaluations, and inform the Registrar's Office about Committee interpretations of Academic Senate policies. The Committee on Committees, in accordance with Appendix C of these Bylaws and Regulations, and with the guidance of the Committee on Educational Policy (CEP), will select an Academic Assessment Grievance Committee, comprised of three Senate members and one non-voting undergraduate student representative. CEP receives the reports of the Committee. (En 21 Feb 96; CC 31 Aug 98, 31 Aug 99; Am 21 May 05)
 
13.18 Committee on Emeriti Relations   (En 21 May 86)
   
13.18.1 There are two emeritus and one non-emeritus Santa Cruz Division members, plus the Chair of the Committee on Faculty Welfare serving ex officio. (Am 21 May 04; EC 18 Oct 91, 31 Aug 99, 31 Aug 04, 31 Aug 06)
   
13.18.1 The Committee will maintain current, centralized records of all emeriti who are members of the Santa Cruz Division. The Committee will also ascertain and make known to the Santa Cruz Division and to the UC Santa Cruz Administration the interests and needs of emeriti, and it will make appropriate recommendations regarding ways to facilitate their continued contribution to the University. (CC 31 Aug 98)
 
13.19 Committee on the Faculty Research Lecture   (En 24 Feb 71 EI)
   
13.19.1 There are five Santa Cruz Division members, at least two of whom shall be previous Faculty Research Lecturers. [The Committee shall be fully constituted no later than December of the academic year in which it is to report.] (Am 17 Nov 75; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 18 Oct 91, 31 Aug 04)
   
13.19.2 It is the duty of this Committee to nominate for election by the Santa Cruz Division a member of the Division who has made a distinguished record in research to deliver a lecture upon a topic of his or her selection. This nomination for the succeeding academic year shall be made not later than the final meeting of the Santa Cruz Division in the spring term. (EC 1 Aug 76, 4 Aug 87)
 
13.20 Committee on Faculty Welfare   (En 25 Jan 78 EI)
   
13.20.1 There are no fewer than six and no more than eight Santa Cruz Division member, plus the Chair of the Committee on Emeriti Relations serving ex officio. (Am 26 May 99, 19 Feb 03, 21 May 04; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 18 Oct 91, 31 Aug 04)
   
13.20.2 The Committee considers any subject concerning faculty welfare, including matters which may be brought to its attention by members of the Faculty. It may make representations to appropriate authorities on any questions concerning the welfare of the University of California community. (CC 31 Aug 98, EC 31 Aug 06)
 
13.21 The Graduate Council
   
13.21.1 There are ten Santa Cruz Division members, plus the Dean of Graduate Studies serving ex officio.  In addition, there is one Library representative nominated by the UCSC Librarians Association, no more than three Graduate Student Association  representatives, and one Postdoctoral Scholars Association representative.  Among the Division members, there is at least one, but no more than three members from each academic division and the School of Engineering.  SB 330A specifies that the Dean of Graduate Studies may not serve as Chair or Vice Chair of the Graduate Council. [SB 330A] (Am 6 Dec 67, 22 Jan 69, 3 Dec 69, 13 Oct 76, 9 Nov 2000, 16 May 03; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 2 Sept 69, 1 Aug 76, 18 Oct 91, 31 Aug 99, 31 Aug 04; 31 Aug 06)
   
13.21.2 The Graduate Council coordinates all academic procedures at Santa Cruz which bear on the conferring of higher degrees . It establishes policies regarding admission to candidacy for higher degrees, limitation of graduate study lists, appointment of committees in charge of candidates' studies and research, and the supervision of examinations for higher degrees. It approves on behalf of the Santa Cruz Division the award of higher degrees.
   
13.21.3 The Graduate Council reviews proposals for new programs for existing higher degrees and for the establishment of new higher degrees. At least five calendar days in advance of its consideration of such proposals, it notifies members of the Santa Cruz Division of the general nature of the proposals and invites interested members to submit memoranda with regard to them. Proposals approved by the Graduate Council and by the Committee on Planning and Budget are recommended by the Council to the Coordinating Committee on Graduate Affairs. (Am 25 May 77; CC 24 Jan 77, 24 Jan 79, 31 Aug 98)
   
13.21.4 The Graduate Council has plenary authority in all matters relating to graduate courses of instruction in the Santa Cruz Division. On these matters, the Council maintains liaison with the Divisional Committee on Educational Policy. [DLI 1987.5A and 1996.10B] (Am 10 May 67, 4 June 69, 26 May 76; CC 1 Aug 77, 28 Jan 81)
   
 
13.22 Committee on International Education (Am 19 May 06)
   
13.22.1 There are four Santa Cruz Division members, plus the Campus Faculty Director for the Education Abroad Program (a Santa Cruz Division member appointed by the Executive Vice Chancellor) serving ex officio. In addition, there are one non-senate teaching faculty representative, and no more than two student representatives. Where possible, preference in the selection of student representatives is given to former participants in the EAP. (Am 3 Dec 69, 13 Oct 76, 21 May 04; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 1 Aug 80, 18 Oct 91, 31 Aug 99, 31 Aug 04)
   
13.22.2 The Committee advises the Senate, the Chancellor, and the Dean-Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education on matters related to international education on the UCSC campus, including the allocation of resources for international education, and on the status and welfare of international students at UCSC. It initiates, reviews, and assists in the formulation of policies regarding international education on the UCSC campus. In consultation with CEP and Graduate Council, it provides guidance, advice, and oversight regarding all academic matters related to international education (EC 12 May 97, Am 19 May 06)

   
 
13.23 Committee on the Library
   
13.23.1 There are five Santa Cruz Division members, plus the University Librarian at Santa Cruz serving ex officio. In addition, there are no more than two student representatives. The Chair and Chair-elect of the UCSC Librarians Association are invited to sit with the Committee. The University Librarian does not serve as Chair.  (Am 3 Dec 69, 6 Nov 91, 25 May 94; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 31 Aug 99, 31 Aug 04, 31 Aug 06)
   
13.23.2 The Committee advises the President of the University and the Chancellor at Santa Cruz regarding the administration of the libraries at Santa Cruz, in accordance with the Standing Orders of the Regents. It consults with campus and library administrations on matters of local and Universitywide policy. Whenever appropriate, it joins the library administration in providing representation at Universitywide discussions of library policy. It assists the library administration in determining the effect on accession policy of new or changing programs, changing patterns of faculty and student use of the library, and the varied needs of the different disciplines. (Am 22 May 74, EC 31 Aug 06)
 
13.24 Committee on Planning and Budget
(En 24 May 72; Am 25 May 77, 24 Jan 79 EI; CC 21 Feb 96)
   
13.24.1 There are nine Santa Cruz Division members, plus the Chair and the Vice-Chair of the Santa Cruz Division serving ex officio. In addition, there are one graduate student representative and no more than two undergraduate student representatives. (Am 22 Oct 75, 25 May 77, 25 May 88, 18 Feb 98 EI, 28 Oct 98, 9 Nov 2000; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 4 Aug 87, 18 Oct 91, 31 Aug 99, 31 Aug 04)
   
13.24.2 The Committee confers with the Chancellor of the University of California, Santa Cruz, concerning the budget and budget policy for the Santa Cruz campus. It makes recommendations to the Chancellor of the University of California, Santa Cruz, and acts for the Santa Cruz Division on all matters concerning planning, including the organization of, and relations among divisions, schools, colleges, departments, and programs of study, Organized Research Units, and the University Library. (Am 22 Oct 75, 25 May 77, 25 May 88, CC 31 Aug 98,31 Aug 06, EC 4 Aug 87, 18 Oct 91, 12 May 97, 31 Aug 06)
   
13.24.3 The Committee acts for the Santa Cruz Division on all proposals for the initiation and abolition of academic programs and on all proposals for their revision when a change of budget is involved. In its deliberations the Committee works closely with the Committee on Academic Personnel, the Committee on Affirmative Action and Diversity, the Committee on Educational Policy, and the Graduate Council, and may call upon them for advice. In deliberations concerning academic resource allocation the Committee has responsibility to ensure appropriate consideration of campus affirmative action policies. (En 25 May 77; Am 30 May 90; CC 24 Jan 79, 28 Jan 81, 31 Aug 98, 31 Aug 03)
 
13.25 Committee on Preparatory Education
(En 10 Nov 66; Am 6 June 84; CC 1 Aug 91, 21 Feb 96)
   
13.25.1 There are three Santa Cruz Division members. In addition, there is one non-senate teaching faculty representative. (Am 3 Dec 69, 6 June 84, 21 May 04; CC 1 Aug 91, 31 Aug 98; EC 18 Oct 91, 31 Aug 04)
   
13.25.2 The Committee may consider any issue regarding undergraduate preparatory and remedial education and its administration. It supervises the Analytical Writing Placement Exam and mathematics placement examinations. In consultation with the Writing Program, it proposes the means by which students may satisfy the University Entry Level Writing Requirement and it oversees Entry Level Writing Requirement instruction. In consultation with the Committee on Educational Policy, it maintains a continuing study of preparatory and remedial programs at Santa Cruz . It performs such other functions concerning preparatory and remedial education as may be assigned to it by the Academic Senate or by the Santa Cruz Division. (Am 6 June 84; CC 1 Aug 77, 28 Jan 81, 31 Aug 98, 31 Aug 06)
 
13.26 Committee on Privilege and Tenure
(En 21 Feb 68; CC 21 Feb 96)
   
13.26.1 There are seven Santa Cruz Division members, with no two from the same department [or equivalent unit] in which SB 55 rights are exercised in personnel actions. (Am 4 Dec 68, 3 Dec 69, 23 Feb 77 EI, 20 Oct 82 EI; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 18 Oct 91, 12 May 97, 31 Aug 99, 31 Aug 04)
   
13.26.2 The Committee takes cognizance of all matters jeopardizing the privileges or the tenure of members of the Santa Cruz Division or officers of instruction at Santa Cruz, and conducts hearings in individual cases. In all instances it must accord the person whose case is being considered an opportunity to be heard in his or her own defense. The principles and procedures governing its conduct in matters of privilege and tenure are set forth in SB 334-337. [DLI 1996.2A and 1996.2B] (CC 1 Aug 77, 4 Aug 87, 31 Aug 98, 31 Aug 02; EC 1 Aug 76, 4 Aug 87)
   
13.26.3 The Committee on Committees shall appoint a panel of up to six members to serve as grievance advisers, in accordance with SB 335B(1). Panel members should be experienced in privilege and tenure processes, and preferably be former members of the Committee on Privilege and Tenure. Appointments are for three years and are renewable. Panel members shall advise members of the Faculty with respect to their rights or privileges, and grievance procedures. Panel members may not serve on investigative or hearing panels, and cannot serve as representative of any of the parties of such procedures. (En 26 May 99; Am 30 May 07; CC 31 Aug 02, EC 31 Augt 06)
 
13.27 Committee on Research (CC 21 Feb 96)
   
13.27.1 There are nine Santa Cruz Division members, including at least one and no more than three members from each academic division and the School of Engineering. (Am 3 Dec 69, 24 Feb 71, 10 Feb 93, 31 May 95, 18 Feb 98 EI; 19 Feb 03; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 18 Oct 91, 31 Aug 04)
   
13.27.2 The Committee:
  1) Consults regularly with the Vice Chancellor for Research (VCR), advises the Chancellor, and informs the Division concerning issues pertaining to the research mission at UCSC and the University of California, such as campus budgetary needs for the support of research and the support of research infrastructure; policy and strategy regarding the pursuit and acceptance of such support; promotion and coordination of multidisciplinary research and collaborative work among faculty; and policies governing acceptance of extramural funding.

2) Advises the VCR on policies for periodic evaluation of administrative entities that support faculty research, including such offices as the Office of Research, Office of Sponsored Projects, Office for the Management of Intellectual Property, Information Technology Services, UCSC Natural Reserves, Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects, and the Chancellor's Animal Research Committee.

3) Makes recommendations to the VCR on the establishment of Organized Research Units (ORUs); advises the Chancellor and VCR on nomination procedures for directors of ORUs; consults with the appropriate dean or VCR on the composition of the external committees for quinquennial and sunset reviews of ORUs; reviews and comments on the reports of external ORU review committees; and consults with the appropriate dean or VCR on the continuance of ORUs.

4) Establishes and implements policies and procedures governing the allocation of funds within the purview of the Faculty Grants Program for the conduct of research and for travel to attend scholarly meetings, informs the Division of these policies and procedures, and periodically evaluates them.

(Am 6 Dec 67, 31 May 95, 19 Feb 03; CC 31 Aug 98. 31 Aug 60; EC 1 Aug 76)
 
13.28 Committee on Rules, Jurisdiction, and Elections (CC 21 Feb 96)
   
13.28.1 There are five Santa Cruz Division members.   (Am 10 Nov 66, 22 Feb 67, 3 Dec 69, 27 Jan 71, 26 May 71 EI ,Am 26 Apr 06 CC 4 Aug 87, 31 Aug 98, 31 Aug 99; EC 1 Aug 76, 4 Aug 87, 18 Oct 91, 31 Aug 04 )
   
13.28.2 No member who is a member of the University Committee on Rules and Jurisdiction may simultaneously serve as a member of the Assembly. [SB 205] (EC 31 Aug 04)

   
13.28.3 The Committee prepares and reports to the Santa Cruz Division or appropriate portions thereof such changes and additions to these Bylaws and Regulations as it deems advisable. It formally supervises all changes and additions to the Divisional Bylaws proposed by other committees or by individuals. The Committee edits and publishes, at such intervals as may seem necessary, the Manual of the Santa Cruz Division. The Manual will consist of: (a) the Bylaws of the Santa Cruz Division, (b) Regulations of the Santa Cruz Division, (c) such appendices as the Santa Cruz Division shall direct to be included and, where appropriate, (d) Bylaws of college Faculties. [SB 80B] (CC 4 Aug 87, 31 Aug 98, 31 Aug 99, 31 Aug 04)

   
13.28.4 Issues of interpretation of Divisional legislation may be referred to the Committee by Academic Senate bodies or individual senators for decision and report. Such decisions are subject to review by the Santa Cruz Division. If the Santa Cruz Division disapproves the report of the Committee, the Committee must draft legislation which expresses the intent of the Santa Cruz Division for submission at the next meeting of the Division. (Am 9 June 93; CC 31 Aug 98, 31 Aug 04; EC 18 Oct 91)
   
13.28.5 The Committee is authorized to make editorial and conforming, nonsubstantive changes in the Santa Cruz Division Bylaws and Regulations with regard to numbering, headings, cross-references, organizational titles, details of style, and similar items. (CC 31 Aug 98, 31 Aug 04, 31 Aug 06)
   
13.28.6 The Committee supervises all Divisional elections. It supervises voting on propositions submitted to the Santa Cruz Division by mail ballot. (CC 31 Aug 98, 31 Aug 04)
   
13.28.7 The Committee, in case of doubt, determines eligibility to membership in the Santa Cruz Division. (CC 31 Aug 04)
 
13.29 Committee on Teaching   (En 7 Oct 87; CC 21 Feb 96)
   
13.29.1 There are five Santa Cruz Division members. In addition, there are one non-senate teaching faculty representative, one graduate student representative, and no more than two undergraduate student representatives. The Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence and the Director of Media Services are invited to sit with the Committee. (Am 24 Oct 90, 25 May 94, 30 May 01, 21 May 04; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 18 Oct 91, 12 May 97, 31 Aug 02, 31 Aug 04)
   
13.29.2 The duties of the Committee include:

1) To consult with departments as to the form and use of any methods designed to evaluate faculty teaching performance and to recommend to the Academic Senate how such methods should be used in the evaluation of faculty members' teaching effectiveness. (CC 31 Aug 98)

2) To propose programs that will foster good teaching, and to stimulate and aid all departments in strengthening their efforts to foster good teaching.

3) To formulate general policies concerning instructional support activities on the campus, and to advise the administration regarding campus budgetary needs for instructional support.

4) To initiate, receive, and adjudicate Instructional Improvement Grant proposals, and to make recommendations concerning funding of such proposals to the Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education. To establish policies for the adjudication of Instructional Improvement Grants, and to inform the Santa Cruz Division concerning those policies. (Am 30 May 01; CC 31 Aug 98)

5) To select Faculty and instructors to receive Excellence in Teaching Awards and other awards as appropriate. (En 30 May 01)

6) To provide direction to the Center for Teaching Excellence in matters regarding COT business, and when required, in any matters concerning CTE's instructional supports. (En 30 May 01; EC 31 Aug 04, EC 31 Aug 06)
 
Chapter 14. ExecutiveCommittee
(En 20 Apr 77; Am 16 May 03)
   
14.1 The Executive Committee shall be composed of the Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary of the Division, the Representatives to the Assembly, and the Chairs of the Graduate Council and of the Committees on Academic Personnel, Admissions and Financial Aid, Affirmative Action and Diversity, Committees, Educational Policy, Faculty Welfare, Planning and Budget, Privilege and Tenure, and Research.  (Am 20 May 81, 6 June 84, 29 May 91, 24 Feb 99, 16 May 03; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 1 Sept 80, 31 Aug 06)
   
14.2 The Chair of the Santa Cruz Division shall serve as the Chair of the Committee. (CC 31 Aug 98, EC 31 Aug 06)
   
14.3 The duties of the Committee include the following:
  1) To coordinate activities of Senate Committees on matters pertaining to Divisional and Systemwide issues.

2) To advise the Division and its officers on matters of policy, and to serve as a liaison to the Administration for consultation and advice when it is not possible to convene the Senate as a whole and/or specific Senate committees. The Committee may act upon reports or legislation under the conditions set forth in SCB8.5.

3) To propose legislation.

4) To consider effects of significant policy changes.

5) To seek to meet with the Chancellor and Executive Vice Chancellor at least quarterly, and consult with other members of the Administration as necessary.

6) To report to the Senate annually.

(Am 9 Oct 85, 16 May 03; CC 31 Aug 98; EC 4 Aug 87, 31 Aug 98, 31 Aug 06)