General
General Resources
| FAQ | Answers to frequently asked questions about shared governance |
| Organizational Chart | Structure and organization of the University Senate shared governance system |
| Senate & Committee Meeting Calendar | Meeting schedule for all University Senate governance bodies |
| Rules of Decorum | Rules of decorum for senates and committees |
| Senate Committee Involvement in Searches | List of which committees need to be involved in leadership searches |
| Alternates for U/Fac Senate | Process to send an alternate to a University or Faculty Senate meeting |
Policy Review
Policy Review
| Senate Committee Policy Review Procedure | Information on the procedure, including deadlines |
| Administrative Policy Review Matrix | Governance bodies that consult on University administrative policies |
| Board of Regents Policy Review Matrix | Governance bodies that consult on Board of Regents policies |
| University Policy Library | All University administrative policies |
Legislative Action
Resources for Legislative Action
| How to Write a Statement, Letter, or Resolution (Document has tabs) | Templates and instructions for suggested legislative actions |
| Legislative Action Initiation Form | Submit this form to the Senate Office staff to schedule a consult. The Senate Office will work with you to develop a consultation plan. |
| Path of a Legislative Action | How the various types of committee action move through the governance structure. |
| Process of Consultation | About the consultation process and why thorough consultation is important. |
| Tips for Presenting Legislative Action at Senate Meetings | How to prepare, what information to include, etc |
| Consultation Tracker | Progress of consultation on policies, initiatives, and committee actions |
Senate Office Policies and Protocols
Resources for Committee Chairs
Committee Chairs Resources
| Best Practices for Committee Chairs | Advice on how to prepare for meetings, run a meeting, etc. |
| Parliamentary Procedure Guide | A quick guide to parliamentary procedure |
| Office of the President | The Office of the President's website |
| Board of Regents Staff | Staff to the Board of Regents |
Academic Calendars
Academic Calendars
| Academic Calendars | View academic calendars for all campuses for the next several years. |
| Academic Calendar Process | Twin 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. |