Establishing organizational mission, vision, and/or goals: The Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs (SACUA) is the executive arm of the University Senate and of the Senate Assembly. SACUA meets weekly and consists of nine members of the Senate Assembly elected by the Assembly for three-year terms. On behalf of the Assembly, SACUA advises and consults with the President, Provost, and the Executive Officers of the University on matters of University policy. SACUA also coordinates and initiates governance activities and serves as an instrument for implementing the actions of the University Senate and the Senate Assembly.
Establishing new policies, programs, or initiatives: Committee on University Values: As the voice of faculty, the committee shall advise and consult on a variety of special topics of broad interest to the university as a whole with an emphasis on core university values.The committee’s advice shall be sought and given in a timely manner so that the advice could affect the decision-making outcome.
Strategic and long-term planning: The Committee on the Economic Status of the Faculty (CESF) was formed by the President in 1944 in order to report to the Board of Regents, the Senate Assembly, and the President on all matters concerning the economic status of the faculty. CESF investigates, analyzes, and monitors faculty salary, fringe benefits, extra payments and competitiveness with other universities. CESF strives to facilitate a more transparent compensation system throughout the university in order to assist in the recruitment and retention of faculty.
Existing or prospective physical resources: The Development Advisory Committee (DAC) is advisory to the Vice President for Development. The committee identifies, advises, and consults on development issues of importance to the entire University in conjunction with SACUA and Senate Assembly.
Budgeting, staffing and financial planning: The Budget Study Committee advises SACUA and Senate Assembly about fiscal issues of importance to members of the University community, as identified through an analysis of the University Budget. There is also a Provost's Advisory Committee on Budgetary Affairs. As the voice of faculty, the committee shall advise and consult with the Provost on policy and procedure issues related to the Provost's annual budget. The committee's advice shall be sought and given in a timely manner so that the advice could affect the decision-making outcome.
Communications processes and transparency practices: The Communications Advisory Committee (CAC) advises and consults with the Vice President for Communications regarding public relations, internal and external communications, and long-range planning.