State University of New York University Faculty Senate Meeting Files B2747

State University of New York University Faculty Senate Meeting Files

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

Creator:

State University of New York. University Faculty Senate

Title:

State University of New York University Faculty Senate meeting files

Quantity:

4 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1957-1999

Series Number:

B2747

Arrangement

Mostly chronological.

Administrative History

The State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees approved the creation of the University Faculty Senate (UFS) on October 8, 1953. Article VII of the SUNY Policies of the Board of Trustees states "the Senate shall be the official agency through which the University Faculty engages in the governance of the University. The Senate shall be concerned with effective educational policies and other professional matters within the University."

The UFS membership consists of the chancellor of the University; two University representatives having University-wide responsibilities; and representatives from each State-operated unit and contract college, a total of thirty-three SUNY colleges.

The University Faculty Senate serves as a resource on governance for the University. It serves as a deliberative body on educational policies for the SUNY System. In this capacity it issues publications such as handbooks, directories, and reports on matters such as budget, program revision, and presidential searches.

Scope and Content Note

Summary of proceedings of meetings typically include agendas; list of attendees; chancellor's report; president's report; committee reports; and minutes. Topics include academic programs, policies, and research; student life; programs and awards; finance; general operations; and governance. Records also include publications related to the business of the Senate on such topics as planing, statistics, finance, and policies.