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General

General Resources

Organizational ChartLearn about the structure and organization of University Senate governance
Senate & Committee Meeting CalendarView the meeting schedule for all University Senate governance bodies
Data Sharing ProtocolLearn about the University Senate Office's protocols around sharing data
University Senate Communications ProtocolUnderstand the University Senate governance protocol around listervs and mass emails.
Rules of DecorumRules of decorum for senates and committees
Senate Committee Involvement in SearchesSee which committees need to be involved in leadership searches
Alternates for U/Fac SenateFollow this process to send an alternate to a University or Faculty Senate meeting

Policy Review

Policy Review

Senate Committee Policy Review ProcedureInformation on the procedure, including deadlines
Administrative Policy Review MatrixFind out which governance bodies consult on University administrative policies
Board of Regents Policy Review MatrixFind out which governance bodies consult on Board of Regents policies
University Policy LibrarySee all University administrative policies

Resources for Legislative Action

Resources for Legislative Action

How to Write a Statement, Letter, or Resolution (Document has tabs)Templates and instructions for legislative actions
Legislative Action Submission FormSubmit this form to Senate Office staff to bring a resolution to the senate for approval
Path of a Resolution, Statement or LetterFind out how the various types of committee action move through the governance structure.
Best Practices for Effective ConsultationLearn about the consultation process and why thorough consultation is important.
Tips for Presenting Legislative Action at Senate MeetingsHow to prepare, what information to include, etc
Legislative Action TrackerFind out what the committees are working on and track the progress of committee actions (statements, resolutions, letters, and policy changes)

Academic Calendars

Academic Calendars

Academic CalendarsView academic calendars for all campuses for the next several years. 
Academic Calendar ProcessTwin Cities, Morris, and Rochester academic calendars are approved by the Senate Committee on Educational Policy (SCEP). The Civil Service Consultative Committee sets the Twin Cities Campus floating holidays. More detail is available in the document linked to the left.

 

Resources for Committee Chairs

Committee Chairs Resources

Best Practices for Committee ChairsAdvice on how to prepare for meetings, run a meeting, etc.
Virtual Meeting Exception Request FormRequest an in person meeting of your committee
Parliamentary Procedure GuideA quick guide to parliamentary procedure
Office of the PresidentThe Office of the President's website
Board of Regents StaffStaff to the Board of Regents

Benefits Advisory Committee

Benefits Advisory Committee

Benefits Advisory CommitteeVisit the Benefits Advisory Committee's web page
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