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3335-5-41 Powers.

The university senate, subject to the authority of the board of trustees, shall have the power:

(A) Under delegation by the university faculty

  • to establish the educational and academic policies of the university,

  • to recommend the establishment, abolition, and alteration of educational units and programs of study,

  • to recommend to the board of trustees candidates for honorary degrees,

  • to recommend candidates for degrees and certificates (which power shall be reserved to the faculty and administrative members of the university senate).

(B) To consider, to make recommendations concerning, and (in pursuance of rules pertaining to the university) to act upon matters relating to the rights, responsibilities, and concerns of students, faculty, administrators, and staff. (B/T 7/7/72)

3335-5-42 Procedures for reconsideration.

Upon petition by ten per cent of the student body or ten per cent of the faculty, the senate shall reconsider any action which it has taken. Upon its own initiative, the senate may also reconsider actions it has taken. (B/T 7/7/72, B/T 7/11/75)

3335-5-43 Procedures for altering the organization of the university senate.

In matters pertaining to an alteration of the organization of the senate:

(A) The secretary shall provide a written copy of the proposed change to all members and alternates at least two weeks in advance of the meeting at which the proposal is to be considered; and

(B) An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members present and voting at that meeting shall be required for passage. (B/T 4/4/75)

 

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