It will be the responsibility of the petitioner to present a convincing rationale from granting an exception. The majority decision of the committee will be final in each case, with no appeal to any other person or group. A minimum of 5 committee members must be in attendance before a decision can be rendered on any petition. Alternates will be called as needed to participate in any meeting for which a minimum of 5 regular members can not be present. Members are nominated by the dean of each college and appointed by the provost .
Members serve three-year staggered terms.