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1.5.b. - 1.5.f.

1.5.b. Constitution, bylaws or other policy documents

Please see Appendix 1.5.b. The Constitution is also available at http://www.sph.umn.edu/img/assets/9103/CONSTI95.html#
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 1.5.c. Standing and important ad hoc committees

The School’s governance is well supported by a committee structure as outlined in the School’s Constitution, with ad hoc committees and officers appointed by the Dean or elected by faculty, as appropriate. Committee membership includes faculty, students, staff and alumni as appropriate for the committee. All committee appointments are made with consideration for diversity of membership, including gender, expertise, disciplinary background and other factors.

Standing committees are described below:

• The Academic Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee (APT) reviews and makes recommendations to the faculty eligible to vote on appointments, promotions/tenure and continuation of probationary tenure-track appointments. It also serves as a screening committee for faculty development leaves and is the review committee for post-tenure reviews of faculty. All documents regarding faculty continuations, promotions and tenure decisions are reviewed by the APT Committee and recommendations are communicated to the faculty and the Dean. Membership consists of two faculty members from each division, of which at least one is a full professor, elected by the eligible members of that division. Division heads are not eligible for membership. Members shall be elected for two-year terms and may be elected for a maximum of two consecutive terms.
• The Educational Policy Committee (EPC) represents the academic programs and reviews and makes recommendations on educational policies, existing and proposed new courses, core area educational requirements and issues regarding course requirements. The Chair is a voting member of the Policy Council. Academic policies relating to the School’s educational programs are addressed by the EPC, which is made up of all Major Chairs, a student representative and representatives from the Student Services Center.
• The Faculty Consultative Committee (FCC) is responsible for studying and making recommendations regarding matters of concern to the faculty. All members of the FCC are voting members of the Policy Council. Members consist of faculty members elected to the Policy Council.
• The Recognition, Awards and Honors (RAH) Committee seeks the recognition of faculty, students, alumni, staff and public health professionals through a program of nominations and/or selection of award recipients for School and University awards, as well as those proposed by groups such as the Minnesota Public Health Association and the American Public Health Association. Membership consists of one faculty member from each division, one student, one civil service/bargaining unit staff, one academic professional and administrative staff, and a representative of the alumni society. Appointments are made by the Dean upon recommendation of the respective division heads, president/chair of the Student Senate, Staff Association, P&A Senate and Alumni Society.
• The Research Committee is responsible for recommendations to the Dean regarding distribution of research funding received through special grants, such as from the Minnesota Medical Foundation. Membership consists of one faculty member from each division, two students, and one academic professional and administrative staff. Appointments are made by the Dean upon recommendation of the respective division heads, Student Senate president, and P&A Senate Chair.
• The Research and Education Advisors Partnership (REAP) was formed in 2006 to add another venue for community input for School evaluation and planning. REAP aims to better link community stakeholders with the School’s research and education missions by building opportunities and capacity for institutional partnerships to advance public health science, learning and work force development; shaping innovative interdisciplinary and collaborative strategies and projects to advance the next generation of public health research and learning; and sharing information about public health science and learning needs, directions and progress. Invited partners include health system, university, community and industry participants representing diverse communities engaged in public health.

Officers appointed for specific needs include:

• Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer: Judy Peterson
• Laboratory Safety Officer: Dawn Errede
• Privacy Officer: Mary Hourigan
• Research Safety Officer: Dawn Errede

A complete list of committee membership is included below and on the Web at http://www.sph.umn.edu/about/policies/committees/home.html.