CIS Academic Council

Bylaws

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College of Indigenous Studies (CIS) Academic Council

Academic Council Bylaws

Previously Adopted March 8, 2012

Draft revisions finalized for vote January 15, 2025

Articles:

(1) Name and Location: The name of the committee shall be the Academic Council of the College of Indigenous Studies, 杏吧pro.  The office of the council, for the transaction of business, shall be the College of Indigenous Studies(CIS). 

(2) Organizational Year: The organization year shall be July 1 to June 30. 

(3) Mission: The CIS Academic Council provides academic oversight through a process of shared leadership and governance across departments and programs to ensure students have access to education that is responsive to the community, the workplace, and individual student needs. 

(4) Purpose: The purpose of the CIS Academic Council shall be the following: 

  1. Advisory Role: Serve as a voice for faculty governance by acting as an advisory body to the administration on academic matters, including strategic planning and resource allocation.
  2. Curriculum Oversight: Reviewing and approving new programs, courses, and changes to existing curricula to ensure academic standards and alignment with institutional goals. Chair/Vice Chair participation in the Faculty Senate Curricular Review Committee to advocate Council needs, and/or inform Council of Committee actions.
  3. Policy Development: Formulating and recommending academic policies and procedures related to teaching, learning, assessment, and academic integrity.
  4. Academic Standards: Setting and maintaining standards for academic performance and ensuring that faculty and programs meet those standar