Who We Are:
"The Arts and Sciences Council shall serve as the legislative branch of the College. It shall act on all matters related to the authority granted to the Faculty in the Bylaws of the Board of Trustees, including academic policies, curriculum, academic programs, academic standards, and degree requirements" (Constitution of the College of Arts and Sciences, Article V, Section 1). Also, within the College of Arts and Sciences, "members of all appointive committees shall be named by the Dean with the advice of the Executive Committee of the Arts and Sciences Council" (Constitution of the College of Arts and Sciences, Article III, Section 3). A & S Council represents the faculty, students, and administration of the college. Currently there are 61 available positions on Council: 52 for full-time tenure and tenure-track faculty (12 at large and 40 department representatives); 2 for full time lectures; 5 from the Dean's office (the Dean, 3 associate deans, and 1 assistant dean); and 3 student representatives.
Next Meeting:
The 2008-2009 official schedule will appear here after the Faculty Senate publishes its schedule. Normally we meet on the alternate Tuesdays not used by the Senate. Should emergency summer meetings be needed, they will be announced here and notice will be sent to the membership.
College Elections:
You can view the results of the 2008 college elections by clicking here. Also, if you would like to serve as an officer or executive committee member on A&S Council next year, please volunteer to Council Chair David Davis.
A&S Council Blog:
Read, contribute, and comment at the new A&S Council e-Forum blog at http://ascforum.blogspot.com. There will be a workshop on Friday, April 25, from 9:00-10:15 in Gillham Hall room 2300 on both technical and legal aspects of blogging. There is also a web site set up by concerned students that may be of interest to college faculty at http://utvoices.tripod.com/.
Council Access to Prism Version of College Strategic Plan:
To read the latest version of the College Strategic Plan on the web:
Shared Governance In Action:
Meeting agenda and past minutes are sent to all A & S College faculty to facilitate communications. Please let your Council representatives know your opinions and concerns. All are invited to attend Council meetings and, with permission, to address Council. Come observe YOUR A & S Council in action.