When it is not clear which committee is most appropriate, the Executive Committee will assist individuals or groups in making referrals to committees. By the end of the academic year the chair of each standing committee submits a written report to the Secretary of the Faculty, summarizing the work of the committee during the year. These reports shall become part of the cumulative record of the faculty's business filed in the Provost's office. Copies of the report are sent to the President and to the senior administrator who serves with that committee. Each committee shall take care to review, evaluate, and recommend improvements in the policies and procedures that fall within its responsibility.
Some administrative officers are ex officio members of standing committees, as provided below.
Student membership is determined and provided by Student Council. Members of the faculty become eligible for service on standing committees after one year of service to the College. The term of service for faculty members is normally two years. Normally, standing committees are chaired by a tenured member of the faculty with one year of prior service on that committee. The faculty meeting elects chairs of standing committees unless otherwise specified.