The University does not act as a fiduciary for any person concerning consideration received under the terms of this policy. The terms of this copyright policy are a part of any contractual relationship of the University with any member of the faculty, staff or student body. This policy, as amended from time to time, shall be deemed to be a part of the conditions of employment of every University employee and a part of the conditions of enrollment and attendance of every student at the University. Either the University or creator may contact the Chairman of the Faculty Senate or Provost to arrange to have the Copyright Committee meet to consider such disputes. The University shall have a Copyright Committee for each Campus that shall consider and investigate disputes among administrators, faculty, or staff and shall recommend appropriate solutions to the President.
All appointments are for three-year terms.
Tie votes will be settled by chair of Faculty Senate, who shall be an ex-officio member of the committee. Each member of the Committee shall have one vote. The Committee shall keep its own records, determine its own procedures, and elect its own chair who shall report to the President. The Committee also may review this policy from time to time and may recommend changes to the President.