General
General Resources
| Legislative Action Tracker |
Find out what the committees are working on and track the progress of committee actions (statements, resolutions, letters, and policy changes) |
| Administrative Responses to Senate Actions |
See what action the senates have taken and the administration's response to the action |
| Organizational Chart | Learn about the structure and organization of University Senate governance |
| Path of a Resolution, Statement or Letter | Find out how the various types of committee action move through the governance structure. |
| Senate & Committee Meeting Calendar | View the meeting schedule for all University Senate governance bodies |
| The Weekly Update | Sign up to receive new published minutes each week by email |
| University Senate Communications Protocol |
Understand the University Senate governance protocol around listervs and mass emails. |
| Process of Consultation |
Learn about the consultation process and why thorough consultation is important. |
| Rules of Decorum |
Rules of decorum for senates and committees |
| Senate Committee Involvement in Searches |
See which committees need to be involved in leadership searches |
| Data Sharing Protocol |
Learn about the University Senate Office's protocols around sharing data |
| Alternates for U/Fac Senate |
Follow this process to send an alternate to a University or Faculty Senate meeting |
Policy Review
Policy Review
| Administrative Policy Review Matrix | Find out which governance bodies consult on University administrative policies |
| Senate Committee Policy Review Procedure | Information on the procedure, including deadlines |
| Board of Regents Policy Review Matrix | Find out which governance bodies consult on Board of Regents policies |
| University Policy Library | See all University administrative policies |
Resources for Taking Legislative Action
Resources for Resolutions
| Best Practices for Effective Consultation |
Learn about the consultation process and why thorough consultation is important. |
| How to Write a Resolution | Tips on how to write a successful resolution |
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Find out how the various types of committee action move through the governance structure. |
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| Legislative Action Submission Form |
Submit this form to Senate Office staff to bring a resolution to the senate for approval |
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. |
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 |
| Committee Tracking | Requires sign in |
| Resolutions, Statements, and Letters | Processes for taking various committee actions |
| Senior Leader Contact List | Contact information for senior leaders and their staff |
| Office of the President | The Office of the President's website |
| Board of Regents Staff | Staff to the Board of Regents |
Benefits Advisory Committee
Benefits Advisory Committee
| Benefits Advisory Committee | Visit the Benefits Advisory Committee's web page |