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4.E Central Faculty Governance CommitteesThe Senate Assembly has established several kinds of standing committees to carry out its responsibilities for oversight and advice on areas of University policies and operations. These committees report to the Senate Assembly on a regular basis and, as needed, propose actions to the Assembly. One kind of Senate Assembly committee advises and consults with the Vice Presidents, Vice Provosts, and Executive Officers of the Ann Arbor Campus on matters within the areas of their respective responsibilities; these committees also advise SACUA and the Assembly in these areas. The other main kind of Senate Assembly committee advises other University officials and/or assists SACUA and the Assembly in carrying out their responsibilities. From time to time, special Senate Assembly committees are created to assist the Assembly with its work. The members of all Senate Assembly committees are nominated by SACUA and approved by the Senate Assembly. Some of these committees also have student members, appointed by appropriate units of student governments. SACUA also appoints or nominates faculty members to a number of other University committees that are not committees of the Senate Assembly. All members of the University Senate are solicited on an annual basis to nominate themselves or their colleagues for these various kinds of committees. All faculty are encouraged to participate in this nomination procedure. For further information about these committees, check the central faculty governance website <www.umich.edu/~sacua> or e-mail the specific committee at the address listed in sections 4.E.1 and 4.E.2. 4.E.1 Senate Assembly Committees Advising Executive Officers and Vice Presidents The following committees advise Executive Officers and Vice Presidents. Academic Affairs Advisory Committee (AAAC) Identifies, advises, and consults with the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs on academic issues of importance to the entire University in conjunction with SACUA and Senate Assembly. For more information, e-mail the committee at <aaac@umich.edu>. Committee for a Multicultural University (CMU) Advises and consults with the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs on issues concerning reducing discrimination and promoting a more multicultural University. For more information, e-mail the committee at <sacmu@umich.edu>. Communications Advisory Committee Advises and consults with the Vice President for Communications on matters involving outside communications and public relations. For more information, e-mail the committee at <sa.communications.advisory.committee@umich.edu> . Development Advisory Committee Advises and consults with the Vice President for Development on matters involving fund raising and other means of financial contribution. For more information, e-mail the committee at <develop@umich.edu>. Financial Affairs Advisory Committee Advises and consults with the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on matters of finance. For more information, e-mail the committee at <finaff@umich.edu>. General Counsel's Advisory Committee Advises and consults with the Vice President and General Counsel on legal issues confronting the University. For more information, e-mail the committee at <gencoun@umich.edu>. Government Relations Advisory Committee Advises and consults with the Vice President for Government Relations regarding federal and state government relations. For more information, e-mail the committee at <government.relations.advisory.committee@umich.edu>. Medical Affairs Advisory Committee Advises and consults with the Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs on relevant issues and fosters better communication among the Medical School, the Medical Center, and the Executive Vice President. For more information, e-mail the committee at <MAAC@umich.edu>. Research Policies Committee Advises and consults with the Vice President for Research on matters of research and research personnel. For more information, e-mail the committee at <respol@umich.edu>. Secretary of the University Advisory Committee Student Relations Advisory Committee Advises and consults with the Vice President for Student Affairs and serves as a medium of communication between the Assembly and the agencies of student government. For more information, e-mail the committee at <sturel@umich.edu>.
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Other Senate Assembly Standing and Special Faculty Committees 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. For more information, e-mail the committee at <budget-study@umich.edu>. Civil Liberties Board Advises and consults with University administration regarding civil liberties problems that arise on campus and assists students or staff members who suffer threats to their civil liberties in connection with their activities as members of the University community. For more information, e-mail the committee at <civil.liberties.board@umich.edu>. Committee on the Economic Status of the Faculty (CESF) Advises and consults with the Regents and the University administration on budgetary matters as they pertain to the economic status of the faculty; formulates specific requests regarding salaries and fringe benefits for faculty members; presents detailed results of its findings and recommendations to Senate Assembly. For more information, e-mail the committee at <cesf@umich.edu>. Faculty Perspectives Page—Editorial Advisory Board Solicits and compiles submissions, working in consultation with the editor of The University Record, to determine the content of the Faculty Perspectives Page. For more information, e-mail the committee at <facpp@umich.edu>. Rules Committee At the request of the Senate, Senate Assembly, SACUA, or another committee of Senate Assembly, the Rules Committee reviews and suggests modifications, if appropriate, in the “Rules of the University Senate, the Senate Assembly, and the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs” or other Senate Assembly legislation. For more information, e-mail the committee at <rules.committee@umich.edu>. Tenure Committee Serves as a review committee for cases arising under Bylaw 5.09 (procedures in cases of dismissal or demotion) and fulfills responsibilities described by that Bylaw; advises Senate Assembly on questions regarding tenure policy; initiates studies of tenure questions; reports findings and recommendations to SACUA and Senate Assembly. For more information, e-mail the committee at <tenure.committee@umich.edu>. 4.E.3 Other University Committees with Faculty Members Recommended by SACUA
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