32  University Committees

Approved by President
Effective Date: February 5, 2024
Responsible Division: President
Responsible Office:  Office of the University Counsel
Responsible Officer:  University Counsel

Committees:

Academic Mission, Status, and Policy Committees
Academic Appeals 
Academic Continuity
Academic Misconduct
Academic Scheduling 
Distance Education
Grade Appeals
True Blue Core
Library
Council on Teacher Education
Graduate Council
Honors Council
International Education and Exchange
Instructional Technology 
Undergraduate Admissions and Standards
Undergraduate Curriculum  

Faculty Welfare, Status, and Policy Committees
Faculty Appeals
Outstanding Teaching Award
Career Achievement Award
Faculty Professional Development Travel Grant
MT-Internal Grant Opportunities (MT-IGO)
Instructional Enhancement Grant
Non-Instructional Assignment
Public Service
Teaching with Technology

Institutional Direction Committees
Planning

Student Welfare, Status, and Policy Committees
Faculty Financial Aid Appeals
Student Appeals
University Awards
University Discipline and Rules
Veterans and Military Affairs

University Welfare, Status, and Policy Committees
Administrative Computing
Institutional Animal Care and Use
Computer Executive
Institutional Review Board
Athletic
Athletic Compliance
Building Name Advisory
Environmental Health and Safety
Traffic
Campus Non-Violence
Committee on Disability
Enterprise Compliance and Risk Management
University Relations
Institutional Biosafety

I. Purpose

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU or University) committees create a framework for shared governance by advising administrators, executing appeals processes, and fulfilling mandates to the University. Committees are composed of faculty, administrators, staff, and students who invest in the well-being of the University through this service.  These committees provide expertise and advice to the University.

This policy governs the work of the various committees. Additional details are noted in the individual committee description. Committee activity is defined by the guidelines in this policy. 

II.