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University Senate1100 Marie Mount Hall301-405-5805 www.senate.umd.edu The University Senate, an integral part of the University's system of shared governance, has representation from all segments of the campus community: faculty, staff, undergraduate students, and graduate students. Participation in the Senate or any of its 12 Standing Committees is an honor and a responsibility. The full
Senate meets approximately nine times a year to consider matters of concern to
the institution, including academic issues, university policies, plans of
organization, facilities, and the welfare of faculty, staff, and students. The
Senate advises the president, the chancellor, or the Board of Regents as
appropriate. To become an undergraduate student senator, students must be elected by students
in their college or school or the Office of Undergraduate Studies in
centralized, online elections. Elections are held every year during the spring
semester. All students are also encouraged to participate in Senate Standing
Committees, such as Student Affairs and Campus Affairs. These committees draw
membership from the campus community at large and cover every aspect of campus
life and function. Details about the election and committee volunteer processes can be found at www.senate.umd.edu. |