THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
MANSFIELD CAMPUS

STATEMENT OF COMMITTEE CHARGES

Approved by the Executive Council of the Faculty Assembly
December, 1999;
Revised December, 2002
Revised by the Faculty Assembly February, 2006

On every committee, a member designated ex officio is a nonvoting member.

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
MANSFIELD CAMPUS

TITLE:

 ACADEMIC STANDARDS COMMITTEE

CHARGE:

The Committee is responsible for:

1. Advising the Associate Dean on academic matters such as student dismissals, probations and reinstatements.

2. Within University guidelines, establishing local campus policies regarding cases of academic misconduct, serving as part of academic misconduct hearing committees, and communicating with instructional staff on academic misconduct issues.

3. Within University guidelines, establishing local campus policies regarding student grade appeals and advising the Associate Dean on appropriate action.

4. Within University guidelines, establishing local campus policies regarding admission deadlines, retention policies, and enrollment status.

5. In general, striving to maintain high academic standards at OSU-Mansfield.

6. The committee chair will provide the dean with an annual written report of the committee’s activities and a separate written report on each member’s contributions to the work of the committee.

7. The committee will review its charge annually. If members come to believe that a charge is no longer appropriate, they will bring their suggested changes to the Faculty Assembly for consideration.

OPERATING PROCEDURES:

1. The Committee shall meet at least once a quarter to decide dismissal and probation issues.

2. The Associate Dean shall chair the meetings and will have a vote on all decisions.

3. No decisions can be made without a quorum. Three faculty members, including the Associate Dean, shall constitute a quorum.

4. In cases of misconduct, the Committee may ask other faculty and students to serve on the hearing panels.

5. The Committee may ask other faculty to help with grade appeals.

6. The Academic Advisors shall attend meetings, present cases for dismissal, probation and reinstatement, but will not have a vote.

MEMBERSHIP:

Faculty (5; at least three of the five Arts and Sciences colleges – Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Math and Physical Sciences, Arts, and Biological Sciences – should be represented)
Staff (4; the Academic Advisors, ex officio)
Associate Dean (ex officio)

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TITLE:

ARTS AND LECTURES COMMITTEE

CHARGE:

The purpose of the NCSC/OSU-M Arts and Lectures Series is to encourage and promote further education in the arts, sciences, and humanities by presenting a variety of events appealing to both the general public and the campus community. In sharing these cultural opportunities with our community, the committee shall seek to assist in the creation of a vibrant extracurricular life on campus, to underscore the value of the arts, education, and culture in enriching human life, and to enhance appreciation for cultural diversity.

The committee chair will provide the dean with an annual written report of the committee’s activities and a separate written report on each member’s contributions to the work of the committee.

The committee will review its charge annually. If members come to believe that a charge is no longer appropriate, they will bring their suggested changes to the Faculty Assembly for consideration.

MEMBERSHIP:

OSU-M Faculty (3)
OSU-M Student (1)
NCSC Faculty (3)
NCSC Student (1)
Student Activities Coordinator (ex officio)

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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
MANSFIELD CAMPUS

TITLE:

BUDGET AND COMPENSATION

CHARGE:

This committee is responsible for consulting with appropriate administrators about budgetary matters at the Mansfield campus, including faculty salaries, compensation, and workload. The regular activities of the budget committee include:

1. Reviewing the final budget proposal with the Dean and Director.

2. Reviewing the general patterns of expenditure by making comparisons to previous years, other institutions in Ohio, and similar institutions across the nation.

3. Providing advice, at the request of the Dean, on specific budget items such as new staff positions, capital requests, and cost containment proposals.

4. Setting targets and monitoring progress toward meeting goals for faculty compensation.

5. In consultation with the Professional Development Committee, reviewing current policies regarding professional travel and research support funds and making  recommendations as needed about overall funding levels.

6. Reviewing workload patterns of Mansfield campus faculty, percentages of courses taught by regular and special contract faculty, and making recommendations to ensure that these are in line with those of other OSU regional campuses and the Mansfield campus Strategic Plan.

7. Undertaking special budgetary tasks and studies and the compilation of salary statistics of identified comparison groups as it deems appropriate or as requested by the executive council or Dean.

8. The committee chair will provide the Dean with an annual written report of the committee’s activities and a separate written report on each member’s contributions to the work of the committee.

9. The committee will review its charge annually. If members come to believe that a charge is no longer appropriate, they will bring their suggested changes to the Faculty Assembly for consideration.

MEMBERSHIP:

3-4 regular faculty, including the immediate past President of the Faculty Assembly or an at-large member of the Executive Committee, as determined by the Executive Council.

Approved by Faculty Assembly
1/31/07

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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
MANSFIELD CAMPUS

TITLE:

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

CHARGE:

This committee consults with the administration on curricular matters. Its scope includes: 1) current and long-range curricular and program needs and options for the campus; 2) faculty staffing requirements; and 3) funding opportunities for curricular and program development.

In examining such areas, this committee shall 1) monitor class size to assure that it remains as small as possible, 2) review distance learning efforts to assure that they enrich and complement existing programs rather than define them, 3) investigate possibilities for the expansion of third- and fourth-year offerings, as well as the creation of additional baccalaureate and graduate programs, and 4) seek to encourage a commitment to cultural diversity in the campus = s range of course offerings and faculty.

The committee chair will provide the dean with an annual written report of the committee’s activities and a separate written report on each member’s contributions to the work of the committee.

The committee will review its charge annually. If members come to believe that a charge is no longer appropriate, they will bring their suggested changes to the Faculty Assembly for consideration.

OPERATING PROCEDURES:

The Curriculum Committee shall make its recommendations to the Executive Committee regarding curriculum and staffing requirements for the next academic year by the end of autumn quarter, if possible. Should the Dean/Director disagree with the recommendations of the Curriculum Committee, he or she will meet with the Curriculum Committee and attempt to reconcile the differences. If differences persist, the Dean/Director shall address the issue at a meeting of the Faculty Assembly before final budgetary action is taken.

MEMBERSHIP:

Faculty (6; efforts should be made to include representatives from each of the following academic areas: social science, the arts, humanities, education, math and physical science, biological sciences)

Academic Advisor (voting)
Students (2)
Associate Dean (ex officio)
Library Director (ex officio)

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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
MANSFIELD CAMPUS

TITLE:

DIVERSITY COMMITTEE

CHARGE:

The charge of this committee is to promote a campus climate in which differences among ethnic and racial backgrounds, genders, physical abilities, sexual orientations, ages, learning styles, and religious and political beliefs are recognized and valued for the richness they bring to the educational experience.

In carrying out this charge, the committee will serve as the coordinating body for diversity efforts across the campus, particularly for the initiatives assigned to the various committees of the Faculty Assembly. The committee will report to the Faculty Assembly annually on the progress of the plan and will revise its objectives and strategies as necessary to make progress toward its goals.

Through its own work and in collaboration with associated committees and staff, the Diversity Committee is charged to do the following:

• Monitor progress toward providing a learning and work environment that promotes and respects diversity, so that each member of our campus community can succeed to the highest level of his or her potential.
• Monitor efforts toward offering a physical environment free from barriers that would limit the ability of students, faculty, and visitors to fully participate in the life and work of the campus community.
• Monitor the development and maintenance of library collections that reflect the full diversity of the human experience.
• Monitor the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body in which the numbers of minority students are proportionate to their representation in our service area.
• Monitor the recruitment and retention of highly qualified individuals who will enrich the diversity among our faculty and staff.
• Encourage curriculum content and pedagogical strategies that reflect a commitment to diversity
• Work with the appropriate committees of the Faculty Assembly to develop a support system to assist in the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students.
• Work collaboratively to educate student organizations, as well as faculty and staff units, on the value of diversity.
• Promote fellowship among diverse groups of students, faculty, staff and community members.
• Develop programs and activities that celebrate diversity in co-curricular programs, interdisciplinary activities and the arts.

The committee chair will provide the dean with an annual written report of the committee’s activities and a separate written report on each member’s contributions to the work of the committee.

The committee will review its charge annually. If members come to believe that a charge is no longer appropriate, they will bring their suggested changes to the Faculty Assembly for consideration.

MEMBERSHIP:

Chair (elected by Faculty Assembly; member of the Executive Committee; two year term).
Faculty (4-5)
1 or more staff members (appointed by the Dean with the advice of the Executive Committee).
1 or more student members
Campus Disabilities Specialist (ex officio)
Chief Student Affairs Officer (ex officio)

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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
MANSFIELD CAMPUS

TITLE:

HONORS COMMITTEE

CHARGE:

This committee is responsible for advising the Honors Director regarding:

1. Developing criteria for selecting honors students.

2. Publicizing the honors program and encouraging eligible students to participate.

3. Advising the Associate Dean on honors course offerings.

4. Developing and implementing co-curricular activities for honors students, including programs emphasizing diversity.

5. Planning and overseeing the annual Honors Convocation.

6. Nominating students for University awards, recognition events, and honoraries.

7. Publicizing scholarships, awards, and research opportunities for honors students.

8. This committee is responsible for the review and recommendation of students who will receive scholarship assistance and financial aid, including travel grants, from Mansfield campus funds. This committee is responsible for recommending specific students for endowed scholarships and for providing the names of recipients to the public relations officer.

9. The committee chair will provide the dean with an annual written report of the committee’s activities and a separate written report on each member’s contributions to the work of the committee.

10. The committee will review its charge annually. If members come to believe that a charge is no longer appropriate, they will bring their suggested changes to the Faculty Assembly for consideration.

MEMBERSHIP:

Faculty (3-5)
Students (2)
Associate Dean (ex officio)
Academic Advisor (ex officio)
Honors Director (ex officio)

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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
MANSFIELD CAMPUS

TITLE:

LIBRARY AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

CHARGE:

This committee is responsible for:

1. Contributing to the long-term development plans of the campus library and recommending policies for the library as a student research facility.

2. Ensuring faculty involvement in the library acquisitions process.

3. Oversight of regional campus access to electronic databases and other library resources.

4. Planning for the long-term instructional and research computing needs, as well as audio-visual equipment needs, on campus.

5. Reviewing the appropriateness of specific proposals for computer hardware and software and recommending appropriate action.

6. Recommending campus policy on the use of instructional technology, including long-range planning to expand the reach of academic programs and to enhance specific courses.

7. Advising the administration on long-range planning for building renovations or new buildings to incorporate advances in technology.

8. Recommending policies to improve access to and use of library resources and technology for students.

9. The committee chair will provide the dean with an annual written report of the committee’s activities and a separate written report on each member’s contributions to the work of the committee.

10.The committee will review its charge annually. If members come to believe that a charge is no longer appropriate, they will bring their suggested changes to the Faculty Assembly for consideration.

MEMBERSHIP:

Faculty (3-4)
Instructional Technology Specialist (ex officio)
Senior Systems Manager (ex officio)
Director of Bromfield Library (ex officio)
Student (1)
Staff (2)
Associate Dean (ex officio)

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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
MANSFIELD CAMPUS

TITLE:

MARKETING AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

CHARGE:

1. This committee will provide oversight in regard to the marketing and publicizing of services provided by the OSU-Mansfield campus to the public.

2. In carrying out this responsibility, the committee will provide feedback and input about advertising, publicity, press coverage, and marketing efforts.

3. The committee will give special attention to evaluating strategies aimed at:

a. enhancing the image of the OSU Mansfield campus in local high schools;

b. promoting public recognition and understanding of the high-quality teaching, scholarship and service being carried out by the faculty and staff of the OSU Mansfield campus;

c. attracting academically able students, particularly those students whose presence would contribute to the diversity of the student body.

4. The committee chair will provide the dean with an annual written report of the committee’s activities and a separate written report on each member’s contributions to the work of the committee.

5. The committee will review its charge annually. If members come to believe that a charge is no longer appropriate, they will bring their suggested changes to the Faculty Assembly for consideration.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

At least one half of the voting membership of this committee shall be faculty.

MEMBERSHIP:

Faculty (3-4)
Student (1)
Admissions and Financial Aid Coordinator (ex officio)
Assistant Director, University Relations (ex officio)
Director of Development (ex officio)
Web & Graphic Design Specialist (ex officio)

Approved by Faculty Assembly
6/4/07

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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
MANSFIELD CAMPUS

TITLE:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

CHARGE:

This committee is responsible for:

1. Notifying regular faculty in a timely manner of research and funding opportunities related to scholarly activities or pedagogical activities.

2. Reviewing applications by faculty members and recommending to the dean action to be taken regarding Special Research Assignments (SRA), Faculty Professional Leave (FPL), small grants, and one-course reductions in teaching.

3. Providing a forum where OSU-Mansfield campus faculty or other recognized authorities may present to the campus community the results of their research and creative activities.

4. Promoting excellence in teaching by organizing pedagogical presentations, as well as providing a forum for issues relating to the improvement of teaching at OSU Mansfield, including incorporation of diversity issues where appropriate.

The committee chair will provide the dean with an annual written report of the committee’s activities and a separate written report on each member’s contributions to the work of the committee.

The committee will review its charge annually. If members come to believe that a charge is no longer appropriate, they will bring their suggested changes to the Faculty Assembly for consideration.

MEMBERSHIP:

Faculty (3-5)
Associate Dean (ex officio)

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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
MANSFIELD CAMPUS

TITLE:

STUDENT SUPPORT COMMITTEE

CHARGE:

1. The charge of the Student Support Committee is to be an advocate for student services that will enhance the educational experience of the student. The committee will help ensure that the University maintain facilities, provides services and promotes programs that are responsive to student needs.

2. To carry out this function, the committee should determine, through consultation with students, faculty, and staff, services and facilities that are needed to meet the academic and non-academic needs of students. The committee should give special attention to service for students with disabling conditions. The committee will also work to resolve student issues brought to the committee by the administration, Executive Committee, staff, and students.

3. The committee will provide feedback and input on the surveys of student life and student services, and retention survey/reports, designed by the Chief Student Affairs Officer. After review of these surveys/reports, the committee will recommend appropriate action.

4. The committee will help coordinate faculty participation as needed in student support activities (e.g. Orientation).

5. The committee chair will provide the dean with an annual written report of the committee’s activities and a separate written report on each member’s contributions to the work of the committee.

6. The committee will review its charge annually. If members come to believe that a charge is no longer appropriate, they will bring their suggested changes to the Faculty Assembly for consideration.

MEMBERSHIP:

Faculty (3-4)
Students (3-5, 1 non-traditional)
Coordinator of Campus Life (ex officio)
Chief Student Affairs Officer (ex officio)
Staff (1-2), including at least one academic advisor

Approved by Faculty Assembly
6/4/07

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