Bylaws

This committee consists of seven ordinary members of the Division. The committee will collaborate and consult with appropriate administrators as it carries out its duties. It shall also have one undergraduate student representative and one graduate student representative who shall not have the right to vote.

With the concurrence of the Chancellor, the Chair of this committee or a designee identified by the committee may serve as a member or advisor to an appropriate administrative entity in assisting with crisis management, such as the Executive Policy Group.

This committee shall have the following duties:

• 1)

  In consultation with Senate Council, provide timely advice to the Chancellor and campus administration agencies on events, such as, but not limited to, demonstrations, protests, acts of civil disobedience, or other happenings such as natural disasters with the perceived potential to disrupt normal campus operations.

• 2)

  Facilitate communication between the faculty and the administration during a crisis and coordinate the Divisional response, consulting with Senate Council, the Chancellor, and campus administration agencies on immediate response efforts.

• 3)

  Identify faculty with experience relevant to a specific issue or crisis to act as consultants to the committee, the administration, and Senate Council.

• 4)

  In consultation with Senate Council, facilitate dialogue and ongoing communication to mitigate crises.

• 5)

  Consult with Senate Council on crisis-related communication to Senate faculty.

• 6)
  Study general practices and policies related to crisis prevention, mediation, and disciplinary measures and practices, and make recommendations to appropriate Senate and administrative bodies, including use of police.