Cal Poly
Academic Senate
Caifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California 93407












UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES

 

Academic Advising Council
  Term: 2 years, no maximum
  Co-Chairs: Kris McKinlay and Matt Carlton
  Academic Senate Representatives: Cynthia Moyer (2006-2008), Matt Carlton, CSM (2004-2009)
  http://advising.calpoly.edu/council/meetings/index.htm
 
Academic Council for International Programs (ACIP)

The ACIP assists the Office of International Programs in the development of policies and procedures relating to international education activities within the Office's assigned areas of responsibility. 1 Academic Senate representative.

  Term: 3 years, 6 years maximum
  Academic Senate Representative: John Battenburg (2001-2008)
  Annual Report: 2007-2008
 
Academic Deans' Council
The Academic Dean's Council is advisory to the Provost and makes recommendations about academic and administrative matters affecting education. No Academic Senate representation.
  Chair: Bill Durgin, Provost
 
Accommodation Review Board (504/ADA)
This committee reviews complaints involving issues of discrimination due to disabilities. 2 Academic Senate representatives.
  Term: 2 years, no maximum
  Chair: Trey Duffy, DRC Director
  Academic Senate Representatives: Eric Fisher (2007-2009), Kevin Taylor (2004-2008)
 
Administrative Advisory Committee on Computing
 
Advisory Committee on Workplace Violence
  Term: 2 years, no maximum
  Chair: Vicki Stover, Associate VP Administration
  Academic Senate Representative: Xiaoying Rong (2006-2008)
 
Art Acquisition Committee
 
ASI Board of Directors
The ASI Board of Director is the governing board of Associated Students, Inc., of Cal Poly. Required Wednesday night attendance. Academic Senate Chair or Designee.
  Term: 1 year, no maximum
  Chair: Brandon Souza, ASI President
  Academic Senate Representative: James LoCascio (2006-2008)
  ASI Bylaws
 
Athletics Governing Board
  Term: 3 years, 6 years maximum
  Chair: Bill Durgin, Provost
  Academic Senate Representatives: Cliff Barber (2006-2009), Kurt Colvin (2004-2010), Kevin Clark (2006-2008)
 
Cal Poly Corporation Board of Directors
The Cal Poly Foundation Board of Directors sets policy and oversees management of the Foundation. 2 faculty members nominated by the Academic Senate.
  Term: 3 years, 6 years maximum
  Chair: Dan Howard-Greene, Executive Assistant to the President
  Academic Senate Representatives: Jonathan Beckett (2004-2010), Bill Kellogg (2006-2009)
 
Cal Poly Housing Corporation Board
The focus of the corporation is to provide appropriate housing options for Cal Poly's faculty and staff, and to work to supplement the University's student housing program, consistent with the University's Strategic and Master Plans. 1 Academic Senate representative.
  Term: 2 years, no maximum
  Academic Senate Representative: Jonathan Reich (2004-2008)
Cal Poly Plan Steering Committee
This committee directs the activities of the Cal Poly Plan and reviews and ranks Cal Poly Plan proposals. 3 Academic Senate representatives.
  Term: 1 year, no maximum
  Chair: Bill Durgin, Provost
  Academic Senate Representatives:Bruno Giberti, Academic Senate Chair (2006-2008), Gary Clay (2005-2008), Penny Bennett (2007-2008)
 
Campus Dining Advisory Committee
  Term: 2 years, no maximum
  Chair: VACANT, Director Campus Dining
  Academic Senate Representative: James Harris (2005-2009)
  2006-2007 Annual Report
 
Campus Fee Advisory Committee
  Term: 1 year, no maximum
  Chairs: Brandon Souza, ASI President
  Academic Senate Representative: Bruno Giberti (2007-2008)
 
Campus Planning Committee
  Term: 2 years, no maximum
  Chair: Warren Baker, President
  Academic Senate Representatives: Neal MacDougall (2007-2009), Bryan Mealy (2007-2009)
 
Campus Safety and Risk Management Committee
  Term: 2 years, no maximum
  Chair: Vicki Stover, Associate VP Administration
  Academic Senate Representative: Bill Kellogg (2005-2009), Jerome Breitenbach (2006-2008)
 
Campus Space Utilization Committee
The primary purpose of this committee is to assess the allocation of space on the campus and make recommendations for any space reassignment. Chair: No Academic Senate representation.
  Chair: Robert Kitamura, Director of Facilities Planning
 
CAP Ad Hoc Editorial Coordination and Review Committee
This committee has been formed to review the Campus Administrative Manual and make recommendation on revisions to the manual. 2 Academic Senate representatives.
  Chair: Dan Howard-Greene, Executive Assistant to the President
 

Academic Senate Representatives: Bruno Giberti and Bryan Mealy (no term limit)

Faculty Affairs Committee Representative: VACANT (2007-2008)

 
Commencement Committee
 
Committee on University Citizenship
  Term: 2 years, no maximum
  Chair: Cornel Morton, Vice President for Student Affairs
 

Chair's designee: Harvey Greenwald, Chair's designee

Faculty representative: Saeed Niku (2006-2008)

 
Conflict of Interest Independent Review Committee
This committee evaluates and manages conflicts of interest related to sponsored projects. One Academic Senate representation.
  Term: Undetermined
  Chair: Andy Thulin, Animal Science
  Academic Senate Representative: Dan Krieger
 
Coordinating Committee on Aids and HIV Infection
  Term: 2 years, no maximum
  Chair: David Harris, Head of Medical Services
  Academic Senate Representative: Kent Macdonald (2006-2008)
  Annual Report 2007-2008
 
Council on Student Success
This committee identifies the essential elements of a Student Success Initiative and provides coordination and oversight for the efforts of others aimed at meeting the objectives including as appropriate the launching of new efforts. One Academic Senate representative - chair or designee.
  Term: Undetermined
  Chair: Cornel Morton, Vice President for Student Affairs and David Conn, Vice Provost for Academic Programs
  Academic Senate Representative: Bruno Giberti (2006-2008)
 
Deans' Admissions Advisory Committee
This committee reviews and revises the current MCA model and examines CSU Board of Trustees' Policy on freshmen and upper division transfers and GE completion. 2 Academic Senate representatives (1 must be from Budget and Long Range Planning Committee).
  Term: 1 year, no maximum
  Chair: Contact the Provost's Office
 

Academic Senate Representatives: Dean Arakaki (2007-2008)

Budget and Long Range Planning Rep; Margarita Hill (2007-2008)

 
The mission of this committee is to discuss, monitor, and evaluate campus-specific issues relating to compliance with California State University Executive Order 926. 1 Academic senate representative
  Term: 2 years, no maximum
  Chair: Trey Duffy, DRC Director and Mary Shaffer
  Rep: John Harris (2005-2008)
  Committee Documents
 
Graduate Studies Committee
 
Health Services Oversight Committee
  Term: 1 year, no maximum
  Contact: Martin Bragg, Director of Health Services
  Academic Senate Representative: Samuel Frame (2007-2008)
  2005-2006 Annual Report
 
International Education and Programs Council
The council provides advice to the Provost via the Vice-Provost for Academic Programs regarding the establishment of priorities and procedures for international endeavors. 1 Academic Senate representative.
  Term: 1 year, no maximum
  Chair: John Battenburg, Director of International Programs
  Academic Senate Representative: William Martinez (2005-2008)
 
Information Resource Management Policy and Planning Committee
  Term: 3 years, 6 years maximum
  Chair: Tim Kearns, Vice Provost IT/CIO for Information Technology Services
 

Academic Senate Representative: Steve Rein (2007-2010)

VACANCY (2007-2008), Unny Menon (2007-2009)

 
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
  Term: 3 years, no maximum
  Contact: Dan Peterson, AssistantProfessor - Animal Science
  Academic Senate Representative: Barbara Cook (2001-2010)
 
Instructional Advisory Committee on Computing (IACC)
  Term: 1 year, no maximum
  Chair: Joe Grimes, Director Computer Engineering
  Library Committee Chair: Wayne Howard (2007-2008)
 
Instructionally Related Activities Advisory Committee (IRA)
  Term: 1 year
  Chair: Cheryl Ney, Associate Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Brandon Souza, ASI President
  Academic Senate Representative: David Hannings, Curriculum Committee Chair (2006-2008)
 
Intellectual Property Review Committee
The function of this committee is to review and monitor university activities on matters relating to the administration of this policy, to review proposed changes to the policy, and to participate in the future development of the policy. 8 faculty members, 1 from each instructional college and PCS without an administrative appointment, and the chair of the Research and Professional Development Committee.
  Term: 3 years, no maximum
  Academic Senate Representatives: Bill Plummer, chair of the Research & Professional Development Committee (2005-2008), Chris Kitts - CSM (2005-2008), Art Chapman - CAED (2005-2008), Julie Evans - CAGR (2006-2008), Bing Anderson - OCOB (2006-2008), Harvey Levenson - CLA (2005-2008), Roberta Herter - COE (2005-2008), Marisa Ramirez - PCS (2007-2008),VACANT - CENG (2007-2008)
  2007-2008 Annual Report
 
Landscape Advisory Committee
 
Liberal Studies Committee
 
President's Cabinet
The President's Cabinet is composed of five separate committees consisting of Cal Poly administrators, faculty members, and corporate community members. Provides advice and counsel to the President, promotes the goals and objectives of the university, aids the President in seeking public/private support, etc. Academic Senate Chair
  Term: Undetermined
  Academic Senate Representative: Bruno Giberti (2006-2008)
 
Radiation Safety Committee
 
Registration and Scheduling Committee
 
Status of Women Committee
 
Student Campus Computing Committee
 
Student Health Advisory Committee
This committee serves as the principal communication between students and the Health Services staff and is advisory to the ASI. 1 Academic Senate representative. (Also serves on the Health Services Oversight Committee)
  Term: 1 year, no maximum
  Chair: Bob Negranti, Project Coordinator - Counseling Services 65428
  Academic Senate Representative:Samuel Frame (2007-2008)
 
Student with Disabilities Advisory Committee
  Term: 2 years, no maximum
  Contact: Suzanne Fritz, Assistant Director, Resident Life & Education
  Academic Senate Representatives: Michael Ruef (2005-2009), Kevin Taylor (2000-2008), Xiaoying Rong (2006-2008), Douglas Swanson (2007-2009)
  2007-2008 Annual Report
 
Substance Use and Abuse Advisory Committee
  Term: 2 years, no maximum
  Contacts: Dan Howard-Greene, Executive Assistant to the President and Preston Allen, Assistant VP for Student Affairs
  Academic Senate Representative: Mary Peracca (2007-2009)
 
Summer Advising Program Committee
Sustainability Advisory Committee (Formerly the Resource Use Committee)
  Term: 2 years, no maximum
  Contact: Tom Jones, Dean CAED
 

Academic Senate Representative: Margot McDonald (2007-2008)

 
University Committee on Committees
  Term: 1 year, no maximum
  Chair: Warren Baker, President
  Academic Senate Representative: Bruno Giberti (2006-2008)
 
University Diversity Enhancement Council
  Term: 2 years, no maximum
  Contacts: David Conn, Vice Provost for Academic Programs
  Academic Senate Representatives: John Oriji (2007-2009), Madoka Watabe-Belzel (2006-2008)
 
University Planning and Budget Advisory Committee
  Term: 1 year, no maximum
  Chair: Bill Durgin, Provost
  Academic Senate Representatives: Bruno Giberti (2006-2008), Frank Vuotto (2007-2008)
 
University Union Advisory Board
This Committee assists the University President and ASI/UU Executive Director in maintaining the integrity of the Student Body Center Fee. 1 Academic Senate representative.
  Term: 1 year, no maximum
  Chair: Mike Motroni
  Academic Senate Representative: Brian Kennelly (2007-2008)
 

ASI Bylaws

 
Writing Skills Advisory Committee
This committee serves in an advisory capacity to the mandated lower division and upper division writing-skills program. The committee assists with the program, reviews progress, makes recommendations for improving the program, and provides student and faculty points-of-view in the management of the writing skills program. No Academic Senate representation.
  Chair: David Conn, Vice Provost for Academic Programs
 

Last revised: June 17, 2008