Shared Governance at ISU Academic Senate

The Academic Senate is the primary governing body at Illinois State University and provides for faculty and student participation in academic governance. (Article V, Section 1, Illinois State University Constitution)

The Academic Senate is the primary governing body at Illinois State University and provides for faculty and student participation in academic governance. (Article V, Section 1, Illinois State University Constitution) The Academic Senate is the primary body to recommend educational policy of the University and to advise the President on its implementation, within the limits established by Illinois legislative statute, the Board of Higher Education, and the Board of Trustees.

Memorandum of Understanding The Academic Senate agrees that the Board of Trustees has final legal authority and that the Academic Senate makes recommendations to the President and the Board of Trustees.

Memorandum of Understanding The Academic Senate agrees that the Board of Trustees has final legal authority and that the Academic Senate makes recommendations to the President and the Board of Trustees. The President and the Board of Trustees agree that the faculty (or appropriate representative bodies, such as the Academic Senate) has primary responsibility for academic issues, faculty affairs issues and educational issues related to student life and is entrusted with the authority to recommend policies on those issues to the President. The President and the Board of Trustees anticipate that these recommendations will be modified or rejected only in exceptional circumstances.

Memorandum of Understanding The Academic Senate agrees that the Board of Trustees has final legal authority and that the Academic Senate makes recommendations to the President and the Board of Trustees. The President and the Board of Trustees agree that the faculty (or appropriate representative bodies, such as the Academic Senate) has primary responsibility for academic issues, faculty affairs issues and educational issues related to student life and is entrusted with the authority to recommend policies on those issues to the President. The President and the Board of Trustees anticipate that these recommendations will be modified or rejected only in exceptional circumstances. The Board of Trustees anticipates further that, in the interest of open communication, the President will communicate with the Academic Senate concerning any rationale for modification or rejection of an Academic Senate recommendation pertaining to academic issues, faculty affairs issues and education issues related to student life.

Any member of the academic community may bring issues of concern to the Senate through an appropriate Senate committee or an individual senator.

Composition of the Senate Voting 29 T/TT Faculty 20 student members from the SGA Student Body President 1 NTT faculty member 1 Faculty Associate 1 representative of the AP Council 1 representative of the Civil Service Council

Composition of the Senate Voting 29 T/TT Faculty 20 student members from the SGA Student Body President 1 NTT faculty member 1 Faculty Associate 1 representative of the AP Council 1 representative of the Civil Service Council Non-voting ex-officio President of the University (regular administrator remarks and Q&A) Vice President and Provost (regular administrator remarks and Q&A) Vice President for Finance and Planning (reg. admin. remarks and Q&A) Vice President of Student Affairs (reg. administrator remarks and Q&A) Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies (on FAC) 1 representative of the Deans' Council (rotating) 1 representative of the Chairpersons' Council (chair/designee, or rotating) Student Trustee (sits on an internal committee of his/her choice)

Academic Senate Academic Affairs Committee Planning & Finance Committee Rules Committee Administrative Affairs & Budget Committee Faculty Affairs Committee Student Government Association Faculty Caucus

Academic Senate Academic Affairs Committee Planning & Finance Committee Rules Committee Administrative Affairs & Budget Committee Faculty Affairs Committee

Internal Committees Academic Affairs Committee Jurisdiction: Academic Programs and Policies Administrative Affairs and Budget Committee Jurisdiction: Administrative Policies and Procedures and "Annual" Budget Concerns Faculty Affairs Committee Jurisdiction: Faculty Problems and Concerns Planning and Finance Committee Jurisdiction: Planning and Long-range Finance Concerns Rules Committee Jurisdiction: Constitution, By-laws (Senate, external committees, colleges, graduate school), Faculty Elections to External Committees, Committee Structure and Functions

accomplishments Academic Senate Textbook Affordability Committee Protection of Minors policy Intellectual Property policy 4 sets of College bylaws Sick leave policy Policy on the Sale and Distribution of Food on Campus AIF oversight ReggieNet/IT shared governance discussions Library Committee expansion and partnership with Milner on IRMA deaccession process & facilities planning Sense of the Senate resolutions on 1) AP credit, 2) Insurance benefits payments to providers, 3) MAP grant and higher education funding Lots of other little policies and policy clean ups Weathering the budget storm, forum for communication and encouraging shared governance in decisions Faculty Caucus: Five-year revisions to ASPT policy: always a major undertaking! Interim revisions to AFEGC policy

Just a few ambitions Faculty Caucus Complete work on new ASPT articles on sanctions, suspension, and dismissal Complete needed revisions to AFEGC policy Academic Affairs Committee Dual degree proposal Course management software tools and other tech issues Writing in the disciplines requirements AMALI in the context of the Campus Climate Survey Textbook affordability (ongoing) Administrative Affairs & Budget Committee Administrator Selection policy Further enhancing communication on AIF Capital/operating budgets Annual presidential commentary Faculty Affairs Committee Integrity in Research/Scholarly Activities policy Sabbatical policy Distinguished and University Professors policy Ombudsperson Council clarifications Planning and Finance Committee Long-range financial planning, policy updates Rules Committee COE bylaws Graduate Council bylaws Senate bylaws Athletics Council policies Technology policies

Chairs and directors can… Help us with questions about how best to protect the academic freedom of staff who teach and/or research while remaining within likely court protections – – how have you or your department members seen this implemented elsewhere? – where are the best models? – what problems might you anticipate? – where is academic freedom for GAs best protected?

Chairs and directors can… Lead your departments in revisions per the new “beige book” Lead your D/SFSCs and departments in discussions regarding the practicalities of implementing the proposed sanctions article and other proposed new articles

Questions? If you would like me to visit your department to discuss shared governance and help inform new and existing members about the benefits to them of serving on Senate, please contact me at

Academic Senate Academic Affairs Committee Planning & Finance Committee Rules Committee Administrative Affairs & Budget Committee Faculty Affairs Committee Academic Planning Committee Council for Teacher Education (reporting also to Provost) Council on General Education (same) Honors Council (same) Library Committee (same) Reinstatement Committee Student Appeals Board (also to President & SGA) Textbook Affordability Committee University Curriculum Committee University Hearing Panel

Academic Senate Academic Affairs Committee Planning & Finance Committee Rules Committee Administrative Affairs & Budget Committee Faculty Affairs Committee Academic Freedom, Ethics, and Grievance Committee Athletics Council (reporting also to SGA) (Economic Well-Being Committee) Faculty Review Committee Ombudsperson Council University Service Awards Committee

Academic Senate Academic Affairs Committee Planning & Finance Committee Rules Committee Administrative Affairs & Budget Committee Faculty Affairs Committee Student Government Association Faculty Caucus

Academic Senate Academic Affairs Committee Planning & Finance Committee Rules Committee Administrative Affairs & Budget Committee Faculty Affairs Committee Student Government Association Faculty Caucus University Review CommitteeStudent Center Complex Advisory Board

Academic Senate Academic Affairs Committee Planning & Finance Committee Rules Committee Administrative Affairs & Budget Committee Faculty Affairs Committee Student Government Association Faculty Caucus University Review Committee AFEGC (second appeal)

Internal Committees Academic Affairs Committee Jurisdiction: Academic Programs and Policies Administrative Affairs and Budget Committee Jurisdiction: Administrative Policies and Procedures and "Annual" Budget Concerns Faculty Affairs Committee Jurisdiction: Faculty Problems and Concerns Planning and Finance Committee Jurisdiction: Planning and Long-range Finance Concerns Rules Committee Jurisdiction: Constitution, By-laws (Senate, external committees, colleges, graduate school), Faculty Elections to External Committees, Committee Structure and Functions Faculty Caucus Jurisdiction: Faculty Problems and Concerns Student Government Association Jurisdiction: Student Problems and Concerns, student elections to external committees

External Committees Academic Freedom Ethics and Grievance Committee Academic Planning Committee Athletic Council Campus Communication Committee to the Board of Trustees Council for Teacher Education Council on General Education Economic Well-Being Committee

External Committees Academic Freedom Ethics and Grievance Committee Academic Planning Committee Athletic Council Campus Communication Committee to the Board of Trustees Council for Teacher Education Council on General Education Economic Well-Being Committee Faculty Review Committee Financial Exigency Committee Honors Council Library Committee Reinstatement Committee Student Center Complex Advisory Board

External Committees Academic Freedom Ethics and Grievance Committee Academic Planning Committee Athletic Council Campus Communication Committee to the Board of Trustees Council for Teacher Education Council on General Education Economic Well-Being Committee Faculty Review Committee Financial Exigency Committee Honors Council Library Committee Reinstatement Committee Student Center Complex Advisory Board Student Center Performing Arts Series Board University Appeals Board (students only) University Hearing Panel University Curriculum Committee University Review Committee University Service Award Committee

External Committees Academic Freedom Ethics and Grievance Committee Academic Planning Committee Athletic Council Campus Communication Committee to the Board of Trustees Council for Teacher Education Council on General Education Economic Well-Being Committee Faculty Review Committee Financial Exigency Committee Honors Council Library Committee Reinstatement Committee Student Center Complex Advisory Board Student Center Performing Arts Series Board University Appeals Board (students only) University Hearing Panel University Curriculum Committee University Review Committee University Service Award Committee

Responsibilities of the Senate 1. Recommend policy for the admission of students to the University.

Responsibilities of the Senate 1. Recommend policy for the admission of students to the University. 2. Recommend policy for degree requirements, and the procedures for inaugurating, changing, or terminating degree programs.

Responsibilities of the Senate 1. Recommend policy for the admission of students to the University. 2. Recommend policy for degree requirements, and the procedures for inaugurating, changing, or terminating degree programs. 3. Recommend policy for the annual calendar of the University.

Responsibilities of the Senate 1. Recommend policy for the admission of students to the University. 2. Recommend policy for degree requirements, and the procedures for inaugurating, changing, or terminating degree programs. 3. Recommend policy for the annual calendar of the University. 4. Recommend policy for the adoption and standards of educational and academic conduct common to all elements of the University community.

Responsibilities of the Senate 1. Recommend policy for the admission of students to the University. 2. Recommend policy for degree requirements, and the procedures for inaugurating, changing, or terminating degree programs. 3. Recommend policy for the annual calendar of the University. 4. Recommend policy for the adoption and standards of educational and academic conduct common to all elements of the University community. 5. Recommend policy for intercollegiate programs and activities.

6. Recommend policy with respect to student life and conduct.

7. Recommend policy for the evaluation of faculty members including academic administrators in connection with their appointment, promotion, remuneration, and retention.

6. Recommend policy with respect to student life and conduct. 7. Recommend policy for the evaluation of faculty members including academic administrators in connection with their appointment, promotion, remuneration, and retention. 8. Recommend policy to insure the protection of the rights and privileges of the various elements of the academic community, and establish procedures for the hearing of grievances.

6. Recommend policy with respect to student life and conduct. 7. Recommend policy for the evaluation of faculty members including academic administrators in connection with their appointment, promotion, remuneration, and retention. 8. Recommend policy to insure the protection of the rights and privileges of the various elements of the academic community, and establish procedures for the hearing of grievances. 9. Recommend policy and act on report of standing and ad hoc committees of the Academic Senate. Standing Committees shall be established by the By-Laws of the Senate which shall delineate the composition of and the procedures of each committee.

6. Recommend policy with respect to student life and conduct. 7. Recommend policy for the evaluation of faculty members including academic administrators in connection with their appointment, promotion, remuneration, and retention. 8. Recommend policy to insure the protection of the rights and privileges of the various elements of the academic community, and establish procedures for the hearing of grievances. 9. Recommend policy and act on report of standing and ad hoc committees of the Academic Senate. Standing Committees shall be established by the By-Laws of the Senate which shall delineate the composition of and the procedures of each committee. 10. Recommend patterns of the academic community's self- government by exercising its authority to delegate responsibility to colleges or departments or committees.

11. Participate in the formulation of capital and operating budgets and requests to be submitted to the Board of Trustees.

12. Participate in the formulation of long range academic plans including those to be submitted to the Board of Trustees.

11. Participate in the formulation of capital and operating budgets and requests to be submitted to the Board of Trustees. 12. Participate in the formulation of long range academic plans including those to be submitted to the Board of Trustees. 13. Participate in the formulation of long-range plans for campus buildings and physical facilities.

11. Participate in the formulation of capital and operating budgets and requests to be submitted to the Board of Trustees. 12. Participate in the formulation of long range academic plans including those to be submitted to the Board of Trustees. 13. Participate in the formulation of long-range plans for campus buildings and physical facilities. 14. Participate in the formulation of the academic and administrative structure of the University.

11. Participate in the formulation of capital and operating budgets and requests to be submitted to the Board of Trustees. 12. Participate in the formulation of long range academic plans including those to be submitted to the Board of Trustees. 13. Participate in the formulation of long-range plans for campus buildings and physical facilities. 14. Participate in the formulation of the academic and administrative structure of the University. 15. Advise the President on any matter, at his or her request or on the initiative of the Academic Senate.

11. Participate in the formulation of capital and operating budgets and requests to be submitted to the Board of Trustees. 12. Participate in the formulation of long range academic plans including those to be submitted to the Board of Trustees. 13. Participate in the formulation of long-range plans for campus buildings and physical facilities. 14. Participate in the formulation of the academic and administrative structure of the University. 15. Advise the President on any matter, at his or her request or on the initiative of the Academic Senate. 16. Participate in the formulation of policies governing the terms under which individuals and groups can use University facilities for out-of-class activities.

Senate & University Documents At Constitution of Illinois State University Memorandum of Understanding Educating Illinois: An Action Plan for Distinctiveness and Excellence at Illinois State University University Mission Statement Policies and Procedures Web Site ********************************************************************* Faculty Code of Ethics Code of Student Conduct ********************************************************************* Academic Senate Bylaws “Blue Book “- Academic Senate Committee Structure (Supplement to Senate Bylaws) Senate Last Approved Changes April 2015 Powers and Responsibilities of the Committees of the Academic Senate