Northcentral University

NCU Faculty Handbook | Academic Organization | 59 The Faculty Senate consists of elected representatives from each of the five Schools. Senators are elected annually each summer, and all elected terms are one year in length. The elected members of the Faculty Senate receive a stipend or teaching load reduction for their service. Each School elects two Core faculty representatives to represent their respective School faculty in the Faculty Senate. The Chairs of the respective School Adjunct Councils (one from each School) are voting members of the Senate (see below for description of School Adjunct Councils). The elected members of the Faculty Senate elect a Chair of the Senate and a Secretary of the Senate annually. Elected faculty Senate members also serve as voting members of the Academic Affairs Committee (AAC). Faculty Senate members will be elected for year-long terms following a process outlined and monitored by the Office of Academic Affairs in consultation with School Deans. School Adjunct Councils The purpose of School Adjunct Councils is to ensure open communication, and to provide a channel for input between and among adjunct faculty, the Faculty Assembly, Faculty Senate, School Leadership, and the University administration. School Adjunct Council members serve for two years and receive a stipend for their service. Each Disciplinary School has its own School Adjunct Councils. The Disciplinary Schools each elect part-time faculty members for their respective school's Adjunct Council. Then, each School Adjunct Council elects a Chair from its members. These chairpersons (one from each school) become members of the Faculty Senate. Council members for each School will be elected for a two-year term following a process outlined and managed by the School Deans. The Office of the Provost and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) authorize resources for the Councils needed to do their work, as appropriate. President's Cabinet The purpose of the Cabinet is to provide the President with input and updates on the performance of the University's academic and administrative teams and their forward-looking plans in light of the University's Mission and strategic plan. President's Cabinet membership includes: • Provost/Chief Compliance Officer/General Council • Sr. Vice President of Academic Affairs • Chief Financial Officer • Chief Information Officer • Chief Marketing Officer or Designee • Vice President of Human Resources Other team members may participate in the President's Cabinet by invitation. The President's Cabinet is chaired by the President and meets at the pleasure of the President. Student Advisory Boards (SABs) or Student Advisory Council (SACs) The purpose of Student Advisory Boards (SABs) is to provide input and solicit feedback regarding the University's decisions and activities. Student Advisory Boards exist to provide input on Schools' planning and decisions.

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