Standing committees of Senate are established under the Processes and Procedures of Senate to deliver some of Senate’s mandate or make recommendations to Senate on important academic matters falling within Senate’s jurisdiction. For the most part, they are composed of members of Senate, but some members can be directly elected by members of the university community.

The Senate has constituted the following committees to assist in the conduct of its affairs.

• Academic Planning and Curriculum Committee
• Board – Senate Liaison Committee
• Committee for Emerita/Emeritus Status
• Graduate Studies Advisory Committee
• Honorary Degrees Committee
• Scholarly Integrity Committee
• Senate Academic and Student Discipline Committee
• Senate Committee on Admissions and Degrees
• Senate Committee on the Enhancement of Teaching
• Senate Committee on Scholarships and Awards
• Senate Committee on Teaching Evaluations
• Senate Library Committee
• Senate Research Advisory Committee
• Senate Steering and Nominating Committee