When the Senate Agenda Committee determines that a matter warrants dedicated attention to investigate an issue, the Agenda Committee has the responsibility of creating an ad hoc committee to complete the work on behalf of the Senate. The charge and membership of the ad hoc committee is determined by the Agenda Committee. Changes to either the charge or membership are the responsibility of the Senate Agenda Committee.
An ad hoc committee should work until the committee’s charge has been met. The ad hoc committee should provide ongoing reports to the Agenda Committee, as well as the full Senate body. The conclusions and recommendations of the ad hoc committee should be presented to the Agenda Committee and full Senate body in a final report. Once the ad hoc committee’s final report has been presented, the ad hoc committee is disbanded.
The following Senate ad hoc committees are conducting work during the 2025-26 University Senate term:
Ad Hoc Committee on Representation
Charge:
The University Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Representation shall be appointed and convene in Fall 2025 to:
- Review and report on Article 1. Membership of the University Senate Bylaws, in relation to the current University census of faculty, staff and students; and
- Make recommendations regarding updating Senate bylaws regarding Senate membership to a) represent current faculty, staff and student populations; and b) strengthen shared governance.
- The Committee will complete its work with a report, presentation, and, possibly, one or more draft Senate resolutions by March 2026.
Membership
- Melissa Almeyda, Staff senator, School of Design
- Matthew Mulvaney, College of Arts and Sciences
- Brice Nordquist, College of Arts and Sciences
- Pam Peter, Staff senator, Director, Student Title IX Coordinator (Chair)
- Tracey Reichert Schimpff, College of Arts and Sciences
- Emily Stokes-Rees, College of Visual and Performing Arts