Shared Governance White Paper

Discussion Points:

Nov. 16, 2005

I. Overall Structure

1. VPAA becomes Provost

2. Faculty Senate advising the Provost

3. Staff Senate advising VPBF

4. SGA advising VPSS

5. University Executive Council Reporting to the Provost

II. Particulars

1. Three (Four) Year Terms for Faculty and Staff Senators

2. Reduce Size of Senates

3. Two Year Term for Chairs

4. Reassign Time for Chairs

5. Fewer ad hoc committees

6. Standing Committees Vitalized