The President of the University may accept, modify, or reject any action of the Faculty Senate except those actions involving final authority granted by the Board of Regents. The Faculty Senate may address the President or, through the President, the Board of Regents, regarding any University matter.
Beyond those listed above, the Faculty Senate shall have no management or administrative functions either in itself or through the instrumentality of its committees.
This constitution shall take effect upon approval by the Board of Regents.
This constitution may be amended at any meeting of the University Faculty by a two-thirds majority of those present and voting, provided the proposed amendment was included in the agenda and was available to the members of the University Faculty at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting. The approved amendment shall take effect upon ratification by the Board of Regents.
Adopted: March 3, 1983
Amended: April 30, 1984
Amended: January 22, 1987
Amended: October 21, 1988
Amended: January 19, 1989
Amended: July 16, 1993
Amended: July 25, 1997
Amended: January 30, 1998
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