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The provost must approve the addition of any new standing committees. Faculty or staff must submit a proposal for establishing a new university standing committee by completing the New Committee Request Macform. This must be approved by the division vice president before it can go to the provost for consideration. Proposals will be reviewed and voted on by Provost’s Council. Provost’s Council will also decide if the new committee qualifies for faculty service as part of the tenure and promotion system. New committees approved by Provost’s Council will be shared with the President’s Cabinet for informational purposes.
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Task force groups are formed to accomplish a specific task or goal. They are created on an “as needed” basis. Task force groups do not need to be approved by the provost, but do need the approval from the appropriate division vice president, before going to Provost’s Council. A proposal for establishing a new task force must be submitted on the New Committee Request Macform. These will be added to the master University Committee List in the appropriate category and should be reviewed carefully annually. Temporary ad hoc groups do not need to complete this form.
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