UNIVERSITY ASSEMBLY Update Delete

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The University Assembly is delegated with the primary responsibility for the formation, revision, and continuous review of: 

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Assembly has delegated this authority to the respective committees that report through University Senate to University Assembly, but reserves the right at any time to review, revise, and refer for revision.

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In other areas, particularly in the (a) determination of salaries and allowances, (b) long-range planning, (c) physical plant and (d) general allocation of resources, faculty and salaried staff shall act with the university officers through membership in committees as provided in this working policy. In all of these areas ultimate authority resides with the Board.

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To bring all educational policies and procedures into conformity with the general objectives of the university.

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To establish academic and social standards for admission and retention applicable to all students of the university.

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To establish the requirements for the various curricula.

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To establish the requirements for all certificates and degrees awarded by the university.

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To establish standards of instruction, instructional services and facilities.

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To promote and facilitate research.

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To establish procedures by which the Senate may advise the Board in the selection and retention of administrative officers, school deans, and department chairs.

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To adopt standards for all publications and programs sponsored by or in any way representing the university.

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To advise the Board relative to academic freedom and faculty status.

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To recommend policies relating to appointment, rank, conduct, and dismissal of faculty.

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To establish policies governing student organizations.

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To establish appeal-process standards for student discipline.

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Definition and review of the general objectives of Southern Adventist University

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Election and removal of the administrative officers and school deans/department chairs.

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Expenditure of funds allocated to instruction and research.

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Major issues affecting current or projected budget decisions.

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Programs of employee welfare such as salaries, allowances, retirement benefits, special leaves, etc.

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Long-range master plans for the physical development of the university.

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Policies governing the university’s relations with government and private agencies.

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Policies for cooperative and mutually beneficial relations with the constituency and the surrounding public community.