They did ask to be listed as a co-sponsor. It was noted that the language on the handout is the proposed version not the existing language of the rule. There was then a wide-ranging discussion. There are two structural issues one is the notion of having schools versus departments, the other is having schools with departments in them. A proposal for a new school came forward last year with departments in it, when none of the other existing schools on campus had them.
Some Schools have divisions or sub-units.
Smith gave a brief overview of the current pattern of Schools with the University size, leadership characteristics. It was noted that when Steering Committee last discussed this rule there were no schools with departments. The Council on Academic Affairs attempted to bring this rule up to date. In minutes of the Steering Committee, Vice President Shkurti suggested that a broader perspective of how the university ought to be structured might be looked at given the goals and directions of the University. Provost Ray suggested a statement might also be developed on what constitutes a school, under what conditions, and why.