Senate Committees
The Executive Committee of the Fredonia University Senate
The Executive Committee of the Senate consists of the Chair of the Senate, the Vice Chair, the Faculty Secretary, the Governance Officer and the SUNY University Senator. It sets the agenda for the meetings of the Senate and acts on behalf of the Senate when the Senate is not in session. It meets prior to each Senate meeting with the campus President.
Current Chair: Bruce Simon (673-3856)
Academic Affairs Committee
The Academic Affairs Committee is responsible for policy development and oversight of all academic matters on campus such as curricula and the establishment and scrutiny of procedures for course and program changes. It recommends programs, program changes, and policies and policy changes to the College Senate. The Academic Affairs Committee serves as the Senate's liaison to the administration on Academic matters. The committee also serves as an advisory board for the Vice President for Academic Affairs, who shall be informed of all forthcoming agenda items.
Current Chair: H. Joseph Straight (673-4825)
College Core Curriculum Committee
The Committee shall receive, consider and approve courses proposed for inclusion in the College Core Curriculum. Further, the Committee shall be responsible for recommending to the College Senate any changes to the requirements of the College Core Curriculum.
Current Chair: Mary Carney (673-3570)
Faculty and Professional Affairs Committee
The Faculty and Professional Affairs Committee is responsible for recommending policy on all matters on campus relating to the welfare of the faculty and professional staff except for those matters which contractually are the responsibility of the union representing the faculty and professional staff. This committee also serves as an advisory board for the President of the University.
Current Chair: Christopher Taverna (673-3340)
Graduate Council
The Graduate Council is charged with developing and supporting master's degree programs that provide a sound education for graduate students, lead to advanced qualification in the professions and disciplines, and generate new knowledge through the research and publication of its faculty and students. The Council's primary functions are to approve graduate course additions and deletions, to develop standards for admission, to oversee matriculation and graduation standards, and to recommend new and/or revised graduate programs and policies to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the College Senate.
Current Chair: Kevin Kearns (673-3808)
Planning & Budget Advisory Committee
The Committee shall act as an advisory committee to the President upon matters relating to the long-range plans and budget of the College. The Committee shall assist the President or his/her designees in preparing the annual College budget and shall be consulted regarding all major resource decisions. The Committee shall initiate and develop goals and long-range plans for the College, as embodied in the College Mission and Vision Statements. These shall be submitted to the College Senate for consideration.
Current Chair: Kathleen Gradel (673-4681)
- Membership
- Procedures Manual (.pdf)
Student Affairs Committee
The Student Affairs Committee is responsible for recommending policy to the College Senate on all campus matters relating to student welfare. This committee also serves as an advisory board for the Vice President of Student Affairs who shall be informed of all forthcoming agenda items.
Current Chair: David Herman (673-3271)