Academic Awards Committee Charge

Faculty Senate Resolution #22-42, May 2022

  1. Name: Academic Awards Committee
  2. Membership: 8 elected faculty members.
    Ex-officio members (with vote): The Chancellor or an appointed representative; 3 Provost-appointed representatives, 1 with academic or administrative expertise in Health Sciences disciplines and 1 with academic or administrative expertise in Research, Economic Development and Engagement; the Chair of the Faculty; one faculty senator selected by the Chair of the Faculty; and one student member from the Student Government Association.
    The chair of the committee may invite resource persons as necessary to realize the committee charge. The chair of the committee may appoint such subcommittees as he or she deems necessary.
  3. Quorum: 4 elected members exclusive of ex-officio.
  4. Committee Responsibilities:
    1. The committee recommends, when required, policies and procedures governing the granting of awards for meritorious teaching and advising, research, and service.
    2. The committee recommends candidates for receipt of awards in the various categories including, but not limited to, the University Alumni Association Awards for Outstanding Teaching, Lifetime and Five-year Achievement University Research/Creative Activity Awards, Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching, Board of Governors Distinguished Professor for Teaching Award, Max Ray Joyner Award for Excellence in Teaching Through Distance Education, and Scholarship of Engagement Award.
  5. To Whom The Committee Reports: The committee recommends to the Faculty Senate policies and procedures governing awards in the various categories. The committee recommends candidates for awards to the appropriate issuing body.
  6. How Often The Committee Reports: The committee reports to the Faculty Senate at least once a year and at other times as necessary.
  7. Power Of The Committee To Act Without Faculty Senate Approval: The committee is empowered to recommend candidates for awards. The committee should consider the diversity of nominees and should seek and recommend qualified women and minority faculty.
  8. Standard Meeting Time: The committee meeting time is scheduled for the first Thursday of each month.