Committees

AUC All University Committee*

The All University Committee is the primary deliberative body at the University, and as such all standing, special, and ad hoc committees report to it. The AUC receives all correspondence or proposals for consideration by governance. Faculty and librarians must run for an annual election to serve.

Contractual MSCA

AUC Curriculum Committee*

The Curriculum Committee, after consultation with appropriate department(s), evaluates and makes recommendations to the AUC concerning all deletions from, additions to, or changes in the inventory of courses. The committee also treats the major and general educational requirements, or changes thereto, and any proposals for new major programs of study.

Contractual MSCA

AUC Policies Committee*

The Academic Policies Committee deliberates on and makes recommendations to the AUC concerning such matters as the academic calendar, academic standards, admissions standards, policies governing selective retention, and library services.

Contractual MSCA

AUC Student Affairs Committee*

The Student Affairs Committee prepares and transmits to the Dean recommendations on student activities, the needs of the students, and student participation in the cultural and social activities associated with the University. The committee also studies other universities’ practices, policies, and student life.

Contractual APA

DeMisty Bellinger-Delfeld (English Studies)

Graduate Council*

The Graduate Education Council makes reports and recommendations concerning changes to course requirements within the existing graduate curriculum, the addition of new courses and the deletion of existing courses, and the criteria applied in the designation of graduate faculty.

Contractual MSCA

Center for Teaching and Learning

The members of the CTL Council actively advise and consult with the Director(s) and other Board members of the Center on its program of events, funding opportunities, and current and future directions; promote the teaching and learning activities of the Center; facilitate Center events throughout the year; and initiate new and/or support existing Center programs and services.

Community Read

The committee will solicit suggestions for books through emails to students, staff, and the community. Based on the books chosen, members of the committee will seek input to provide suggestions and feedback about events. It will include co-curricular talks, panel discussions, cultural events and a keynote presentation as well as group talks and some film screenings in the community and on campus.

Crocker Center Advisory Board

Emeritus

Emeritus rank is recommended by the appropriate departments or divisions of the University. The committee along with the Vice President for Academic Affairs recommends candidates to the President for approval.

Center for Faculty Scholarship Advisory Board

Harrod Lecture

The Harrod Lecture Committee meets in April to review abstracts and make recommendations to the President. The person(s) selected as speakers will be awarded a $500 stipend and the work will be published by the University Press.

Honorary Degree

Honors Program Advisory

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee* 

The Animal Care Committee reviews protocols for animals (with vertebrae) being used in research projects in order to ensure they are treated in a humane manner. This committee meets as needed.

Compliance (IACUC)

Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)

In compliance with Federal Laws and Regulations, Fitchburg State University has established this committee for the review and oversight of research protocols and teaching activities involving the use of recombinant DMA (rDNA), microbes, biological toxins, and human and non-human primate materials. Members of the committee need to have a background that includes the use of biohazards.

Institutional Review Board*

The Human Subjects Committee protects participants in research at the University. A researcher requesting to conduct a study involving human participants is required to submit a proposal to the committee, which is charged with ensuring that potential discomfort and harm to participants is minimized or eliminated. The committee may also gauge the extent to which the scientific merit of the project is balanced by the cost to the study’s participants. This committee meets as needed. A non-voting outside member may be called to participate in deliberations.

Compliance (4:1x1-year position; 3x3-year) (IRB)

International Advisory

The International Advisory Committee offers advice and makes policy recommendations to the ACC and Academic Affairs concerning the development and promotion of internationally related materials, events, activities, and programs.

Leading for Change

Identity Based Data Collection and Use

Climate Survey Dissemination

Continue to share results from the Fall 2022 Climate Survey

DEI Professional Development Opportunities 

Continue in developing professional development programs for staff and faculty

2 Faculty 

DEI Policy Audits

Expanding policy audits with DEI lens across campus

Library Advisory

The Library Advisory Committee meets two or three times a year and solicits input from faculty, students, and staff on library-related matters.

Mission/Vision Committee

MSCA Executive Committee

MSCA Professional Development and Retraining

The Professional Development and Retraining Committee meets and confers with the Vice President regarding criteria for awarding programs of professional development, reviews requests for professional development, and makes recommendations regarding approval and allocation of professional development funds.

Open and Affordable Education

• Examine national trends regarding OER resources and make recommendations regarding best practices of their use, including textbook adoption. 
• Examine current use of OER across Fitchburg State and make recommendations to increase their use while respecting faculty rights and responsibilities. 
• Propose curricular support for faculty interested in exploring the use of low-cost materials including library resources or OER in their courses. 
• Identify and suggest approaches to remedy any impediments to OER and other affordable course materials adoption at Fitchburg State. 

Parking Committee*

The Parking Committee meets once a month and makes recommendations on lot distribution and parking rules and regulations.

Contractual APA

Promotions Committee

Safety Committee/ 4 AFSCME Safety Committee*

The Safety Committee will deliberate and make policy recommendations to provide a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment at Fitchburg State. Academic chairs are encouraged to apply.

Contractual Combined

Student Success Taskforce

Sustainability

The Sustainability Advisory Committee deliberates on and makes policy recommendations regarding campus-wide sustainability efforts.

Technology

The Technology Advisory Committee brings forth, reviews, and recommends advancements in technology on campus.

Tenure Committee

University Assessment and Research

Undergraduate Conference Committee

The Undergraduate Conference Committee organizes an annual research and creativity conference. The committee is tasked with finding space on campus, making a call to the campus for abstracts, scheduling all of the events, and other advertising. The conference occurs each April on the Fitchburg State campus. 

AFSCME Labor Management Committee*Contractual

APA Management Association Committee on Employee Relations*Contractual

Financial Sustainability - Academic Efficiencies

Financial Sustainability - Administrative Efficiencies

Financial Sustainability - Entrepreneurship and Revenue

Financial Sustainability - Property and Infrastructure

Financial Sustainability - Student Services