Presidential Committees 2012-2013
The Americans with Disabilities Act Committee shall advise and serve as a resource to the University community on accessibility issues affecting University students, faculty, employees and visitors in the following areas: employment, academic and public programs, facilities, and transportation and telecommunications.
To review at least annually the current master plan of the University with the official Campus Planner and formulate updated plans based upon the changing reality of faculty, staff, and student needs and the resulting demands for additional office, parking, and recreation space.
To relate facility usage and campus development to the priorities of academic planning.
To plan for the most economical use of capital resources as they become available for physical improvements....
The committee shall assist the President in reviewing the annual financial expenditures of the University, particularly as these expenditures touch on the academic programs of the various Schools and Colleges. While the total budget and capital expenditures of the University are the responsibility of the President and the financial officers, under the Board of Directors, it is the function of this committee to offer information, suggestions, views, and comments on policy, which will ensure...
The University Athletic Board is responsible for formulating and recommending policy relating to intercollegiate athletics.
The University Athletic Board will serve in an advisory capacity to the President through the Vice President for Student Services.
The Committee on Benefits shall act as an advisory committee to the President with regard to the benefits offered by the University.
The primary purpose of this committee is to plan and coordinate a program of lectures, films, and concerts for the cultural enrichment of the University community. Additionally, the committee, in cooperation with designated members of the University, implements the guest speaker policies stated in the Student Handbook and Guide to Policies of Creighton University.
The Committee on Public Honors and Events shall advise the President concerning major public all-University events, both academic and non-academic.
It shall recommend to the President all recipients of special citations and achievement awards.
It shall recommend to the President names of appropriate speakers for these special occasions.
It shall recommend to the President all recipients of honorary degrees in accord with criteria and procedures established by the...
The purpose of this committee shall be to conduct hearings on alleged infractions of University rules and to recommend sanctions for individual or group violations after all procedural safeguards as outlined in the Student Handbook are observed.
The Committee on Student Life Policy shall be responsible for formulating policy as it relates to all aspects of student life not otherwise delegated. It serves in an advisory capacity to the President through the office of Vice President for Student Services on all-University regulations as specified in the Student Handbook and makes terminal decisions on all other matters of student life policy.
The University Committee on the Status of Women shall assure that equal consideration be given to women in all phases of University operation, and shall create an environment equally supportive of achievement by both men and women. It shall endeavor to ensure full participation and encouragement of contributions from women in pursuing the overall goals of the University.
The University Grievance Committee shall serve to support the Staff Advisory Council regarding the resolution of grievances of non-faculty employees as set forth in the University Grievance Procedure concerning any matter involving the interpretation or application of existing University policies and procedures. This Grievance Procedure shall not apply to disputes concerning rates of pay for specific employment positions. It may apply to employment termination decision if a grievance is...
The University Staff Advisory Council shall advise the President in matters affecting the general welfare and working conditions of all members of the support staff. The Council shall serve as a channel for better communication between the staff and the administration.
The Partners in Mission Committee provides university-wide leadership to enculturate and promote the Catholic-Jesuit Mission at Creighton University among faculty. This committee was created to implement the "Resolution on the Catholic-Jesuit Mission of Creighton University" that was unanimously approved by the Academic Council on October 25, 2007.
The President appoints a Steering Committee composed of at least one Jesuit and three to five faculty members to lead the Partners in...
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