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B. Other Committees of the Board

The membership of each standing committee should consist of at least four trustees appointed by the chair, subject to the Board and the chair of the Committee. The ex‐officio members of each standing Committee are the appropriate senior officer and faculty representative of the University, and such other members of the University community as the chair of the Committee may appoint, subject to the Board. Each standing committee of the Board meets on call of its respective chair at least three times a year and may on occasion meet for information purposes, inviting appropriate campus personnel.

  1. The Committee on Educational Affairs recommends to the Executive Committee, to which the Board of Trustees delegates its authority to decide, the deserving recipients to be awarded honorary degrees at commencements, inaugurations, and other special University events.

    The Committee also recommends to the Board of Trustees policies concerning curriculum, faculty tenure and promotion review, academic programs, and any and all academic and faculty matters. The committee performs such other duties as are assigned in the bylaws or by the Board of Trustees.

  2. The Committee on Administrative Affairs considers and recommends to the Board of Trustees policies concerning financial management, admissions, and financial aid. The Committee is also granted the authority to investigate all the financial activities of the University involving, but not limited to financial, accounting, and student aid activities. It serves as a focal point for communication between non‐committee trustees, independent accountants, and management, as to their duties related to financial accounting, reporting, and controls. The committee assists the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities as to accounting policies and reporting practices of the University and the sufficiency of auditing relative thereto. The Committee establishes investment policy and oversees the management of University endowments and other investments. It also performs such other duties as assigned by the bylaws or by the Board of Trustees.
  3. The Committee on Development considers and recommends to the Board of Trustees policies concerning the acquisition of gifts and grants and performs such other duties as assigned in the bylaws or by the Board of Trustees.
  4. The Committee on Athletics considers and recommends to the Board of Trustees policies concerning intercollegiate recreational and intramural athletic programs and performs such other duties as are assigned in the bylaws or by the Board of Trustees.
  5. The Committee on Facilities considers and recommends to the Board of Trustees policies concerning the campus master plan, maintenance of existing facilities, residence hall planning. It also performs such other duties as are assigned in the bylaws or by the Board of Trustees.
  6. The Committee on Student Affairs considers and recommends to the Board of Trustees policies concerning student retention, conduct and welfare, co‐curricular activities, campus life, residence life, and career opportunities. It also performs other duties as are assigned in the bylaws or by the Board of Trustees.
  7. The Committee on Board Development and Relations makes nominations to the Executive of the Board of Trustees for membership on the Board and for officers of the Board as required by the bylaws. It maintains a trustee candidate list of individuals best able to serve the University as trustees sponsors a program for the orientation of new trustees. The vice‐chair of the Board serves as an ex‐officio member of this Committee and will be consulted regarding Board nominations.
  8. The Committee on Planning considers and recommends to the Board of Trustees policies concerning UT direction, key Board initiatives, and the tracking of institutional and Board performance. It performs such other duties as are assigned in the bylaws or by the Board of Trustees.
  9. The Committee on University Relations and Communication considers and recommends to the Board of Trustees plans and policies relating to the promotion of the University and communication with its constituencies. It also performs such other duties as are assigned in the bylaws or by the Board of Trustees.