Chapter XIII. Other University Units, Agencies, and Services
Bylaws Table of Contents | Detailed Table of Contents Sec. 13.02. The University Extension Service (revised November 1993) The University Extension Service shall be maintained for the purpose of providing educational opportunities for residents of the state who are not in a position to pursue programs of study in residence at the University. The extension service shall be in the charge of a director, responsible to the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, appointed by the board on recommendation by the president. The director shall be assisted by an executive committee, which shall be responsible for the formulation of policies for the activities of the extension service. The executive committee shall consist of the director and five members of the University Senate chosen from units which participate most actively in the program, to be appointed by the Board on recommendation by the president. Members shall hold office for three years each, so arranged that not more than two vacancies occur in any one year. The dean of the graduate school, or the dean's representative, a representative of the University of Michigan-Dearborn, a representative of the University of Michigan-Flint, and a representative of the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs shall be members ex officio. The director shall chair the committee. Sec. 13.03. Army, Navy, and Air Force Officer Education Programs The Military Officer Education Committee shall advise the president regarding curriculum, appointments, promotions, budgets, and the relationships between the Military Officer Education Programs and the schools and colleges of the University. The committee shall consist of four members of the University Senate, nominated by SACUA and appointed by the Board, two University administrators nominated by the president and appointed by the Board, two students, nominated by MSA and appointed by the Board, and the commanding officers of the three military officer education programs, ex officio. The senate and administrative members shall hold office for three years, with terms adjusted to insure continuity. The student members shall hold office for one year. The military officer education programs shall be instructed by officers nominated by the United States government and approved by the Board. These officers will be recognized by their military titles, with the commanding officer designated as chair of the program. Courses of study shall be recommended by the Military Officer Education Committee for approval by the Board, and suitable opportunity shall be given students of the University to pursue them. Credits may be granted toward University degrees for such courses, subject to approval by the faculties of the schools or colleges concerned and by the Board. Sec. 13.04. University of Michigan Alumni Association (revised October 1993) The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan shall be an independent and self-governing body governed by a board of directors to be selected in accordance with the bylaws of the association. Between meetings of the board of directors, the affairs of the association shall be in the charge of an executive committee which shall consist of the president of the association and at least four other members of the board of directors, to be elected annually by the board of directors. The executive committee shall exercise the powers of the board of directors while the board is not in session, and shall exercise such other powers as are herein conferred upon it, or may from time to time be delegated by the board of directors. The Business and Financial Affairs Committee shall consist of the president of the Alumni Association, ex officio; the treasurer of the association, ex officio; the president of the University, ex officio; the vice president for development and communication, ex officio; the executive vice president and chief financial officer, ex officio; two directors of the association; one member of the administrative staff of the University and two members of the faculty of the University, these last three of whom shall be alumni, to be elected by the board of directors annually, subject to confirmation of the Regents. The Business and Financial Affairs Committee shall approve the budget of the association and thereby authorize expenditures and shall secure an audit of the books and the accounts of the association. The treasurer of the association shall be elected by the board of directors for a term of two years and shall be an alumnus of the University. The treasurer shall supervise the accounts of the association and control its monies or funds held in trust by it, and shall make such reports showing the financial condition of the association as may be required by the board of directors or the Business and Financial Affairs Committee. The treasurer shall exercise the usual powers of the office of treasurer, shall furnish adequate bond, and shall perform such other duties as may be delegated to the treasurer by the Business and Financial Affairs Committee. Sec. 13.06. University Committee on Broadcasting (revised November 1993) The University Broadcasting Service shall be under the direction of a University Committee on Broadcasting which shall be responsible for formulating and carrying out plans and policies governing all University broadcasting activities, both radio and television, as follows:
The committee shall act also for the University in presenting official radio or television programs over other broadcasting outlets, and in considering all requests for official University sponsorship of or participation in radio or television programs other than those for which there is now a fixed policy, such as programs sponsored by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The University Committee on Broadcasting shall be composed of the following: a representative of the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs; the director of the University Extension Service, ex officio; the director of University communication, ex officio; the director of broadcasting, ex officio, without vote; and six members of the University Senate to be appointed by the Board on recommendation by the president for terms of three years each, the terms to be so arranged that two vacancies shall occur each year. No senate member in this category may serve more than two consecutive terms. The president shall appoint the chair, who shall serve as the executive officer of the committee. The chair shall serve for periods of three years, or until relieved by the president. The director of broadcasting, responsible to the director of university communication, shall be the administrative officer of the broadcasting service. The director of broadcasting shall be responsible for the management of the service and for program operations within the policies approved by the committee. Sec. 13.08. Institute for Social Research (revised November 1993) The Institute for Social Research shall be maintained for the purpose of research, service, and training in the social sciences and related disciplines. The institute shall be under the direction of a director, responsible to the vice president for research, appointed by the Board on recommendation by the president, assisted by an executive committee. The executive committee shall consist of the director, ex officio, chair; the dean of the graduate school, ex officio, or a representative designated by the dean; and at least six and not more than nine additional members of the University Senate representing fields related to the activities of the institute, to be appointed by the Board on recommendation by the president. The appointed members shall hold office for three years each, the terms to be so adjusted that at least two vacancies shall occur each year. The executive committee shall be responsible for the determination of general policies regarding the nature and scope of the activities of the institute, and in cooperation with the responsible officers of the teaching units, for the coordination of its activities with the research and training functions of such units. It shall also be responsible to the vice president for research for recommendations relating to the appointment of members of the staff and the budget, and for the approval of contracts for service to be rendered by the institute, provided that such contracts must also have the approval of the executive vice president and chief financial officer. The activities of the institute shall be financially supported from the proceeds of contracts for services rendered to organizations, agencies, or institutions outside of the University; or from grants for research or training. The institute may be compensated for services rendered to the educational programs of teaching units and other agencies of the University. Sec. 13.10. The University Club The University Club shall be maintained for the informal association of the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and alumnae of the various schools and colleges of the University. By providing a variety of opportunities for these groups to associate, the club shall serve to integrate the interests they have in common as members of the University community. In order to facilitate its operations, the club is authorized to retain its form as a corporation under the laws of the state of Michigan, adapting its charter and bylaws to the purpose here stated and conforming to the general bylaws of the Board. In accordance with its bylaws, the club shall be in the charge of a board of directors consisting of fifteen persons elected from its membership and approved by the Board of Regents. The board of the club shall elect a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer from among its members. The board shall be responsible for the management of the club and the maintenance and control of its property and shall undertake, through revenue from dues and other sources, to meet its expenses. Standards of eligibility for membership in the University Club shall be set forth in the club's bylaws. Sec. 13.11. The Board for Student Publications (revised July 1992) The Board for Student Publications is an agency of the Board of Regents of the University and as such has authority and control over all nontechnical newspapers, magazines, periodicals, programs, and other publications edited, managed, or promoted by students or student organizations of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, for local sale or circulation. The Board for Student Publications shall have nine members. At least four members shall be selected from alumni of the University student publications, and at least three members shall be selected from the University community, which includes students, faculty, and staff. Each member shall serve for three years. Members may serve no more than two consecutive terms. The editors in chief and the business managers of the governed publications shall serve ex officio on the board without vote. The president of the university shall appoint the nine members of the initial board, three each for terms of one, two, and three years. The president shall seek nominations widely from publications alumni, members of the University community, and members of the community at large for the initial board members. Thereafter, the board shall choose three new members each year and present them as nominations to the president, who shall have power of appointment. Whenever a vacancy on the board occurs, it shall be announced, and calls for nominations and applications for appointment shall be widely advertised. Appointment shall be by the board. Such interim appointment shall expire at the end of the term of office of the board member replaced. The officers of the board shall consist of a chair and a secretary/treasurer. The chair shall be nominated by the board through an internal election. The board will present its nomination to the president of the university for appointment; the secretary/treasurer shall be designated by the board. The Board for Student Publications shall have full authority with respect to the assets, budget, financial, and legal affairs of the corporation. The board shall also have the authority to consider its scope and to increase or decrease the number of publications over which it has authority. In all other matters, including editorial control, the board shall act in an advisory capacity. The Daily staff shall consult with the board with respect to the appointment of the senior editors. The details of the consultation shall be devised jointly by the Daily and the board to the mutual satisfaction of both. The board shall adopt written operating procedures for all of its functions and responsibilities. These shall include the number of publications over which it exercises control, the procedures for advertising vacant positions and selecting nominees, the procedures for the election and term of the chair, the position descriptions and supervisory procedures for professional employees, and the processes by which any of these procedures may be changed. The bylaws of the Board for Student Publications shall provide that all surplus funds above an amount sufficient for properly conducting the business of the board be invested through the Investment Office of the University. Such securities and funds derived therefrom shall constitute a trust fund for the general purposes connected with student publications and shall be subject to the control of the Board of Regents. All its bylaws shall be consistent with the bylaws of the Board of Regents. Sec. 13.13. Museum of Art (revised March 1996) The Museum of Art shall be maintained as a separate administrative unit for the purpose of collection, conservation, study, and exhibition of works of art, and the preparation of publications with respect thereto. It shall not serve as a formal instructional unit. It shall, however, serve as a laboratory and educational resource for the University community and especially for the Department of History of Art, the School of Art and Design, and other related departments and shall cooperate with all University agencies in furthering their educational programs in this field. The administration of the museum shall be in the charge of a director assisted by an executive committee. The director shall be appointed by the Board of Regents on recommendation of the president. The director shall report to the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. The membership and terms of office of the executive committee shall be determined by the president in consultation with the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, with membership to reflect the interdepartmental and interdisciplinary character of the museum by inclusion of representatives of the visual arts, art history, the humanities, and other elements of the University community. Sec. 13.14. Human Resources and Affirmative Action (revised April 1995) The Office of Human Resources and Affirmative Action shall be maintained for the purpose of planning, administering, and monitoring the University policies regarding personnel and employee relations, nondiscrimination, and affirmative action. An executive director of human resources and affirmative action, responsible to the provost and executive vice president for academic affiars and the executive vice president and chief financial officer and appointed by the Board on recommendation by the president, shall be in charge of the Office of Human Resources and Affirmative Action. In coordination with the executive officers and the deans of the schools and colleges, the executive director shall provide leadership and services designed to ensure equal opportunity for students, faculty, and staff. Sec. 13.15. Life Sciences Institute (added December 2001) The Life Sciences Institute shall be maintained for the purpose of research, service, and teaching in the life sciences and related disciplines. The institute shall be a distinct academic unit with reporting and governance structures that ensure academic excellence and academic integration with the University community. The institute shall be under the direction of a director or co-directors, responsible to the president and appointed by the Board on the recommendation of the president. The director or co-directors shall be assisted by an executive committee. The executive committee shall consist of the director or co-directors of the institute, the president, the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, the executive vice president for medical affairs, and the vice president for research, all ex officio, two deans, two faculty members from the institute, and two faculty members from the university at large, appointed by the Board on recommendation of the president. The appointed members of the executive committee shall be broadly representative of the life sciences or other disciplines related to the activity of the institute. The appointed members shall hold office for three years and shall not be eligible for reappointment until after the lapse of one year. The initial terms will be adjusted so that two shall expire each year. The director or co-directors of the institute shall chair the executive committee. Bylaws Table of Contents | Detailed Table of Contents If you have questions or suggestions regarding the bylaws section of our website, please email them to nasin@umich.edu. Bylaws updated: April 2008 (Section 11.07) |
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