All-University Committees

Committee Charge

• Advise the Director of Adult & Continuing Education and the Administration on how Adult & Continuing Education and the University can be responsive to the needs of adult learners, working professionals, and other non-traditional students
• Provide diverse perspectives representing various stakeholders within the service region 
• Provide input as it relates to the planning, growth, and development of Adult & Continuing Education in keeping with the Extension Task Force recommendations
• The Adult & Continuing Education Advisory Council will meet 2-4 times per year as needed. 
• Chairmanship – determined at first meeting in 2011
• Formula for Term of Office – determined at first meeting in 2011 

Composition

• 6 IFO (one from each college and 1 non-teaching)
• 1 IFO from a Graduate Studies program
• 1 Council of Administrators
• Director of Outreach and Continuing Education
• 2 Adult Learners Students
• 2 Business-Industry Partners
• 1 Community/Technical College Partner
• 1 Adult Entry Process Advisor
• 1 WSU-Rochester Campus Representative

Committee Charge

• Research best practices in advising and develop specific recommendations for strengthening advising
• Identify campus-specific training and professional development needs and programming for advisors
• Promote and/or assist with the implementation of advising-related initiatives and professional development
• Promote the enhancement of a culture of advising excellence recognition across the University
• Chair: 1 committee member (to be selected by the committee) 
• Term of Membership: 2-year terms (staggered terms when possible) 
• Meeting Notification:
  • When no Chair is identified: Office of Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Life will convene a meeting(s)
  • When a Chair is identified: The Chair will convene meetings 

Mission: Enhance student advising for all students at all academic levels

Composition 

• 5 IFO
• 2 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 MMA
• 3 WSU Student Association Members
• Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs or staff appointee
• Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Life or staff appointee
• 4 Ex-Officio 
  
  • Director of Warrior Success Center
  • Chief Information Office
  • IPAR Director
  • AVP of Adult & Continuing Education

Committee Charge

• Make recommendations to the President on all matters relating to AA/EO policy; coordinate and implement AA programs and procedures for the university; and review and make recommendations on all matters relating to Title IX compliance. 
• In particular, this committee will:
  • Review policies and procedures for recruiting, hiring, and retaining faculty and staff
  • Develop recommendations to improve recruitment, hiring and retention of faculty and staff from historically marginalized groups through collaborative work across campus
  • Bring forward initial recommendations to President Olson and Cabinet by April 1, 2016
• Committee will elect a chairperson. 
• Term of membership is 2-3 years (students one year)
  • Terms will be staggered
  • Ex-officio may serve indefinitely 
• The Affirmative Action Officer will call the first meeting 

Composition

• 4 IFO
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 MMA
• 4 WSU Students
• 6 Ex-Officio:
  • Affirmative Action Officer
  • Dean of Students
  • AVP of Equity & Inclusive Excellence
  • Athletic Director
  • Director of Access Services
  • Assistant Athletic Director

Committee Charge

• Provide input and direction for a faculty and staff annual fund drive
• Set dollar and participation goals for annual campaign
• Plan program and establish procedures for implementing an annual drive for faculty and staff
• Provide publicity for the drive.
• Identify individuals to serve as division chairs and solicitors
• Committee will elect a chairperson or co-chairs
• Terms of office to be reviewed by each bargaining unit on an annual basis
• The Assistant Director of Annual Giving will call the first meeting

Composition

• 1 IFO
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 Council of Administrators
• 1 Student
• 3 representatives from the retired unclassified and classified staff to be selected by the President
• 1 representative from the WSU Foundation
• Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Committee Charge 

• Review technology initiatives, assess technology use and recommend policy and resource utilization
• Committee will elect a chairperson
• Term of membership is 3 years (except students); terms will be staggered
• Chief Information Officer will call the first meeting

Composition

• 5 IFO
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 2 MAPE
• 1 Deans’ Council
• 1 MMA
• 2 Students 
• 2 Ex-Officio
  • Teaching, Learning & Technology Services Director
  • Chief Information Officer 

Committee Charge 

• The committee will provide vision, oversight, and advice regarding the development and funding of the WSU campus and its allied properties as a regional Landscape Arboretum to support public enjoyment, education and scientific study. The recommendations of the committee are advisory and do not supersede the authority of the WSU Administration in all matters relating to campus properties. 
• Committee will elect two chairpersons to serve 2-year appointments
• There is no formula for the terms of office
• Arboretum Director will call the first meeting
• All Committee members should have an interest in, responsibility for and/or expertise in horticulture and landscape development. Additional ad hoc members may be invited as the need for specialized expertise arises to achieve the Committee’s charge, mission, and goals.

Composition

• 3 IFO
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 MMA
• 2 Students
• 3 Community Members
• Landscape Services & Arboretum Director
• WSU Land Steward
• 3 Ex Officio
  • VP University Advancement or Designee
  • Assistant VP of Facilities Services or Designee
  • WSU Sustainability Coordinator or Designee

Committee Charge

• The committee plans the academic year calendar for printing in the University catalogs, both undergraduate and graduate, as well as for distribution to all university offices. The calendar must be approved by each constituent group on campus before being sent to the President for approval.
• The chairperson shall be the Provost or VP for Academic Affairs
• There is no formula for the term of office
• The Provost or VP for Academic Affairs will call the first meeting

Composition

• 4 IFO (one being the A2C2 Chair)
• 2 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 Council of Administrators
• 2 Students
• 1 WSU-Rochester staff
• Provost or VP for Academic Affairs or Designee
• 1 Ex-Officio: Registrar or Designee

Committee Charge

• Coordinate all activities for the graduation ceremony held at the end of the academic year
• Review nominations of candidates for honorary degrees and make recommendations to the President
• Administration will appoint a chairperson
• There is no formula for the term of office
• Representative for VP for Academic Affairs will call the first meeting

Composition

• 6 IFO
• 2 ASF
• 3 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 2 Council of Administrators
• 3 Students
• 1 Coalition
• Representative for Provost/VP for Academic Affairs
• 5 Ex-Officio
  • Director of WSU Bands
  • Facilities Services Representative
  • Technical Director & Stage Setup
  • Public Information Director
  • Creative Services Representative

Committee Charge

This Taskforce will be charged with developing a list of data-informed strategies that will enhance opportunities for students to expedite their time to successful degrees completion by leveraging the right mix of Winona State face-to-face, hybrid, and online course offerings throughout the year.

Operating Guidelines

The Taskforce will be co-chaired by the provost and an elected member of the faculty. Provost will call the first meeting. 

Meeting agendas and summary notes will be shared in Teams and periodically via meet and confer. The taskforce will meet no less once a month. Members are expected to attend and engage in the meetings.

Composition

• 9 IFO
• 4 ASF
• 1 MAPE
• 2 COA
• 1 Student
• 3 Ex Officio (Non-Voting)
  • Provost
  • Assistant Director of ACE
  • Director of TLT 

Committee Charge

• Advise on strategies to optimize enrollment for the university
• Committee will elect a chairperson
• Term of membership is 3 years (except students); terms will be staggered
• The VP Student Life & Development will call the first meeting

Composition 

• 3 IFO
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 Deans’ Council
• 2 Students
• 8 Ex-Officio
  • Director of Admissions
  • Director of Warrior Success Center
  • Director of IPAR
  • International Studies Representative
  • AVP of Equity & Inclusive Excellence
  • VP for Enrollment Management & Student Life
  • Associate Director of Enrollment Services
  • Marketing and Communications designee

Committee Charge

• Serve as advocate for an exceptional graduate student experience
• Provide feedback and recommendations on policies and procedures impacting graduate student experiences to the Dean for the School of Graduate Studies and the Long Range Planning Committee
• Committee will elect a chairperson
• Term of membership is 3 years (except students); terms will be staggered
• The Dean for the School of Graduate Studies will call the first meeting

Composition

• Graduate Council Chair 
• 3 IFO in graduate programs (ideally one from each college offering graduate programs)
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 2 Deans Council
• 3 Graduate Students (ideally 1 from each graduate program at least one Graduate Assistant and graduate students who are in programs at each campus, additional students are welcome)
• 1 Ex-Officio: AVP Research, Graduate Studies, and Assessment 

Committee Charge

• During WSU’s history, many athletes, coaches, athletic directors, and faculty representatives have contributed to the distinction of the University. To honor these people, Winona State developed an Athletic Hall of Fame. The purpose of this organization is to pay tribute and give recognition to those people who have shown distinctive, unique, or exceptional ability while on campus and since graduation.
• Committee will elect a chairperson
• Subgroups may be formed to deal with more specific matters
• There is no formula for the term of office
• Director of Athletics will call the first meeting

Composition

• 5 IFO
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 2 Council of Administrators
• 1 Student
• Faculty Athletic Representative
• Director of Athletics
• Compliance Officer
• Alumni Director
• 1 Alumni Association
• 1 Warrior Club, 1 WSU Foundation
• 2 Community Representatives
• 1 Ex-Officio: Assistant Athletics Director

Committee Charge

• Propose, review, initiate and coordinate short-term initiatives for university improvement that are based on analysis of institutional-level data in preparation for the next accreditation, and develop assessment tool for evaluation of initiatives from the Long-Range Planning Committee
• Co-Chairs: 1 selected by administration, 1 selected by committee
• Term of Office: 
• Administration will call the first meeting

Composition

• 6 IFO
• 3 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 2 COA
• 1 MAPE
• AVP Academic Affairs, Co-Chair
• 2 WSUSA
• 3 Ex-Officio
  • IPAR Director
  • VP for Enrollment Management & Student Life
  • General Education Director

Committee Charge

• The Committee will provide vision, oversight, and recommendations regarding the University’s responsibilities to the Indigenous nations whose land we occupy, and to the campus community as an educational institution
• Among the issues within Committee’s purview are:
  • WSU government-to-government relations with Minnesota tribal communities (establishing, maintaining, developing meaningful partnerships)
  • Campus climate for Indigenous students, faculty, staff, and guests 
  • Art by Indigenous artists (including both the current collections and future donations, commissions, purchases etc. working in conjunction with the Art Collections Committee)
  • Educational initiatives regarding Indigenous history and cultures, including treaties, sovereignty rights, tribal nations of the region
  • Annual review and updating of WSU’s land acknowledgment and advocacy of the use of the acknowledgment at university events
  • Support and advocacy of student groups such as TISO (Turtle Island Student Organization) should they organize
• The Committee will work in collaboration with AVP for Equity and Inclusive Excellence/Chief Diversity Officer to propose a yearly budget for Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Month (2nd Monday in October) and Native Heritage Month (November). The Committee will plan events for Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Month and Native Heritage Month, as well as additional events within the budget of the Committee. The Committee will develop and ensure the distribution of publicity for the events.
• Committee will elect two chairpersons to serve 2-year appointments
• There is no formula for the terms of office
• Chair of Art Collection Committee will call the first meeting 
• All Committee members should have an interest in, responsibility for and/or expertise in the areas within the Committee’s purview. Additional ad hoc members may be invited as the need to specialized expertise arises to achieve the Committee’s charge

Composition

• 3 IFO
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 MMA
• 1 COA
• 2 Student
• 3 community members who are Indigenous, with intentional outreach to Minnesota Dakota communities
• Ex-Officio: Art Collection Committee Chair, Equity and Inclusive Excellence staff member, Landscape Services and Arboretum Director, or WSU land steward

Committee Charge

• To approve, require modifications in, or disapprove all research activities that fall within its jurisdiction as specified by both the federal regulations and local institutional policy; and to: 
  
  1. Develop policy, procedures, and guidelines to protect animal subjects, including conducting program reviews at least once every 6 months
  2. Provide prior reviews of research proposals
  3. Monitor ongoing research as dictated by funding sources or other needs with respect to animal subjects’ rights, including conducting animal facilities inspections at least once every 6 months
  4. Provide advice to researchers on issues concerning the treatment of animal subjects
  5. Investigate complaints that researchers have failed to obtain needed approval or have mistreated subjects
  6. Suspend or terminate approval of research that is not being conducted in accordance with requirements, or that has been associated with serious harm to subjects
  7. Keep written records of all reviews and decisions concerning reviews
  8. Submit reports and written recommendations to the President
• IACUC will elect a chairperson
• Term of office may be unlimited
• Grants & Sponsored Projects Director will call the first meeting

Composition

• IFO: Recommendations for appointments will be made to the Committee on Committees by the following Departments:
  • Biology
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
• 1 Council of Administrators
• Veterinarian 
• Community Member 
• 1 Ex-Officio: Director of Grants & Sponsored Projects

Committee Charge

• To approve, require modifications in, or disapprove all research activities that fall within its jurisdiction as specified by both the federal regulations and local institutional policy; and to: 
  
  • Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines to protect human subjects
  • Serve as a resource for researchers on issues concerning the treatment of human subjects
  • Review, approve, require modifications in, or disapprove all research activities involving human participants
  • Maintain written records of all IRB decisions and actions
  • Conduct continuing review of research at least once a year
  • Respond to complaints that researchers have failed to obtain needed approval or have mistreated, coerced, or deceived subjects
  • Withhold, suspend or terminate approval of research that is not being conducted in accordance with requirements, or that has been associated with serious harm to subjects
  • Notify appropriate institutional officials of any such action
• IRB will elect a chairperson
• Terms commence on Oct. 15, shall extend for a minimum of 3 years, and may be unlimited. All members will be appointed to 3-year terms on a rotating basis
• Grants & Sponsored Projects Director will call the first meeting
• Members shall: 
  
  • have the professional competence necessary to review specific research
  • be appointed with due consideration given to race, gender and cultural background and sensitivity to such issues as community attitudes
  • not consist entirely of one profession
  • include one member whose primary concerns are scientific and one whose primary interests are non-scientific (e.g., lawyer, clergy, ethicist, etc.) 
  • shall not have a conflicting interest
  • shall successfully complete an IRB-approved education program in the protection of human subjects
• Recommendations for IFO appointments will be made to the Committee on Committees by departments with faculty conducting research involving human participants.
  
  • Each fall, the IRB will notify the Faculty Senate as to which 9 departments’ faculty and/or students have submitted the greatest combined number of IRB Requests for Approval of Protocol forms in the past 3 consecutive academic years
  • Those Departments will be invited to make recommendations to the Committee on Committees for up to 2 IRB appointments.  
  • Additionally, there may be one at-large volunteer from each college
  • If there are more than 9 candidates, the Committee on Committees will select 9 from the total to recommend to faculty Senate, giving preference to the nominees from qualifying departments

Composition

At least 5 members, including: 

• 4-9 IFO, 1 Council of Administrators
• 1 community member (by invitation of the IRB)
• the Director of Grants & Sponsored Projects (as a non-voting member), who shall serve as human protections administrator

Committee Charge

• Advise on and recommend policies for international partnerships and programming
• Committee will elect a chairperson.
• Term of membership is 3 years (except students); terms will be staggered
• The Assistant Vice President of the Center for Global Education will call the first meeting

Composition

• 4 IFO including
  • 1 Representative from the Faculty-led Study Away Programs Subcommittee (FLPS)
  • 1 Representative from the Study Abroad Committee 
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 Deans’ Council
• 2 Students
• 3 Ex-Officio:
  • Assistant Vice President of the Center for Global Education
  • International Students and Scholars Services 
  • Director of Study Away
• Staff

Committee Charge

• Build awareness, capacity, and accountability for collaborations with community partners that serve as a form of pedagogy and scholarship to help develop our students’ civic intelligence and empower them to contribute to the community in ways that are meaningful to society as well as themselves
• Select and coordinate WSU’s annual “university-wide theme”
• Committee will elect a chairperson
• Term of membership is 3 years (except students); terms will be staggered
• The Administrator will call the first meeting

Composition

• 6 IFO
• 3 ASF
• 1 MAPE
• 1 Council of Administrators
• 2 Students
• 2 Community Partnership Members
• 4 Ex-Officio
  1. Coordinator – Office of Learning & Community Engagement
  2. Faculty Liaison
  3. Director of Retiree Center
  4. Director of Communications, Marketing and Media Relations
  5. Staff

Committee Charge

• Review and proposal major long-term projects and programs related to facilities and programs at WSU and make recommendations through WSU’s shared governance process on the future direction of the university
• Co-Chairs: 1 selected by administration; 1 selected by committee 
• Term of Office 
• Call the first meeting

Composition

• 6 IFO
• 3 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 2 Council of Administrators
• 2 Students
• Provost/VPAA Co-chair
• 3 Ex Officio
  • IPAR Director
  • VP of Enrollment Services 
  • VP of University Advancement

Committee Charge

• Identify noted scholars and establish programs for the Lyceum series
• Develop publicity for the Lyceum series events
• Plan additional events within the budget of the Lyceum Committee
• Propose yearly budget for the Lyceum Committee on a year-to-year basis
• Propose guidelines and policies for continuation of Lyceum series
• Cooperate in effort to seek grants and additional funds for series continuation
• Committee will elect a chairperson
• Stakeholder groups are encouraged to appoint members to multiyear, staggered terms. To prevent a complete turnover in committee memberships, the following schedule is suggested: 1st year: replace 1/3 of IFO, 1 Council of Administrators, 1/3 of Students, 1 MSUAASF, 1 Coalition, 1 Community Member.
• Art Administrator will call the first meeting

Composition

• 6 IFO (prefer one from each college plus non-teaching)
• 2 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 2 Council of Administrators
• 4 Students
• 1 Community Member 
• 5 Ex-Officio
  • Grants Director
  • Public Information Director
  • VP for Enrollment Management & Student Life
  • Financial Analyst
  • Art Administrator

Committee Charge

The Mental Wellness Task Force is to assess and recommend actions to illuminate services and meet the basic wellness needs of students and employees at WSU.

The overall goals of the Mental Wellness Task Force are to ensure that WSU is:

1. Meeting the basic mental health needs of our student and employee populations
2. Fostering resilience
3. Providing a healthy and supportive community in which all people can reach their potential

The Mental Wellness Task Force will review expert opinion in the context of local, regional, national, and WSU-specific trends in student and employee well-being and its promotion of care using best practice to informed approach.

Composition

• 3 IFO
• 3 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 2 MAPE
• 2 COA
• 4 WSU Students
• Ex Officio (a designee may represent them, if necessary)
  • Counseling Center Director
  • Integrated Wellness Director
  • 2 Integration Wellness Center representatives
  • Human Resources
  • AVP Rochester

Committee Charge

• Review and discuss Freshman and Transfer Orientation Programs in theoretical and scholarly literature and on other campuses
• Plan future orientation programs to enhance the freshman educational experience to improve retention rates
• Recommend to the President the calendar of events to be followed during orientation period and structure to be used to assure that events take place, as well as the person or office responsible for implementation
• The Faculty Director for Orientation will report annually to the Faculty Senate at the first meeting in May
• The Faculty Director for Orientation will be compensated at a rate equivalent to three credits at the adjunct rate specified in the Master Contract
• The Faculty Coordinator and Advising Services Director will serve as co-chairs
• There is no formula for the term of office
• The Warrior Success Center Director will call the first meeting

Composition

• 4 IFO
• 2 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 4 Students
• 1 Academic Dean
• Vice President for Student Life & Development 
• Dean of Students
• Warrior Success Center Director
• Faculty Director for Orientation
• Counseling Center Representative 
• 3 Ex-Officio
  • Student Leader Coordinator
  • Student Union Representative
  • Residence Life Representative

Committee Charge

This taskforce is charged with recommending a framework of professional development and leadership opportunities that enhance the WSU employee experience. 

Operating Guidelines 

A task force is a group to complete a specific task or set of recommendations and work is to be completed within a definitive timeline. 

The taskforce will be co-chaired by the CHRO and an elected member of the taskforce. CHRO will call the first meeting. Taskforce will meet bi-weekly.

Primary Tasks

The taskforce is asked to provide insight in the following areas to guide the strategies used to form the professional and leadership development framework.

• Identify and document current training resources and programs
  • Internal resources available within WSU, MinnState, and MMB
  • Training and development programs currently use by WSU departments and programs
  • Identify certified trainers or facilitators among our employees
• Identify and document the university’s general and specialized training and development needs
  • Gather employee feedback through focus groups, surveys, etc.
  • Gather supervisor and leader feedback through focus groups, surveys, etc.
• Research programs that could provide university-wide development opportunities that will influence overall university culture (Example: Crucial Learning)
• Recommend to Cabinet a framework for WSU professional and leadership development programming and an implementation strategy
• Recommend to Cabinet a timeline and process for continued assessment of the professional and leadership development framework to address future changes in our work

Committee Charge

Research and Creative Achievement Day Committee will organize and manage the Research and Creative Achievement Day and Ramaley Celebration. 

Operating Guidelines

An operational committee is a group to provide support for the university event or task.

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affair will call the first meeting and the administrative assistant to the provost will provide managerial support to the committee. 

Recommendation of the committee with go to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Primary Tasks

The committee will:

• Review and set the date for the event
• Reserve facilities to host the event
• Collect information needed to support the event
• Oversee and maintain the website and supporting technologies used for the event
• Submit information to Technology and Learning Technology (TLT) for AV and technology needs for the event
• Create a call for participation, build the solicitation, and review process for activities sponsored for the event
• Plan and coordinate the main events
• Promote and work with distinct departments to promote events
• Encourage faculty, student, staff, administrative and the greater Winona community participation
• Oversee, facilitate, and assist during and prior to the Ramaley Celebration poster and oral sessions on the day of the event. Facilitate and assist with clean up after the event is completed.
• Coordinate student groups to assist with the event
• Coordinate and communicate with the entity responsible for the online schedule and the preservation the RCA Day’s events and content
• Collaborate and communicate with WU marketing and campus and community communication team (e.g. news outlets, radio stations) to promote the event
• Coordinate and collaborate with WSU-Rochester groups when planning and preparing event timelines, schedules, program submissions, and communication; and develop and disseminate event materials (e.g. Programs)

Committee Charge

• Meet at least quarterly to review accident and worker’s compensation reports
• Support safety program and review and recommend safety policies
• Act as advisory unit for appointing authority
• Chairperson to be appointed by appointing authority
• There is no formula for the terms of office for the appointed and Coalition members
• Council of Administrators will call the first meeting

Composition

• 1 IFO
• 1 ASF
• 4 AFSCME (one from each bargaining unit)
• 1 MAPE
• 1 Council of Administrators
• 1 Student
• 1 Coalition
• Safety Director
• Physical Plant Director
• Director of Security
• 4 members appointed by the President 
• 2 Ex-Officio
  • Human Resources Director (or Designee)
  • State Safety Committee representative

Committee Charge

• The mission of the Sexual Violence Advisory Committee is to assist in creating a safe campus environment.
  • The Committee shall review Federal and State statutes, and campus policies and procedures for handling cases of sexual violence
  • The Committee shall develop a plan to make accessible to students, staff and faculty information on policies and procedures relevant to sexual violence, and on services and resources available to survivors of sexual violence
  • The Committee shall make specific implementation recommendations to the university constituency groups for educational programs and preventative measures regarding sexual assault and sexual harassment
• Committee will elect a chairperson
• Term of Office: 2 years 
• The previous year’s chairperson will call the first meeting of the academic year

Composition

• 5 IFO
• 3 ASF
• 1 MAPE
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 Council of Administrators
• 1-4 Students
• Director of Affirmative Action/Equity and Legal Affairs
• a Recorder
• 3 Ex-Officio representatives
  • 1 Health Services
  • 1 Housing and Residence Life
  • 1 Security

Committee Charge

• Ensure due process
• Hear and investigate charges against student(s) of the University community that are brought forward by the Director of Student Conduct & Citizenship
• Hear appeals that are referred by the Director of Student Conduct & Citizenship
• Ensure that the student(s) rights are protected
• Determine if the student(s) rights were violated
• Determine if the student(s) allegedly violated the WSU Conduct Code
• Make recommendations regarding disciplinary sanctions, when appropriate, to the Director of Student Conduct & Citizenship or their designee 
• Committee will elect a chairperson. 
• All faculty/staff members and 2 student members, from any grade level, will serve a 2-year term
  • Four students, one from each grade level, will serve a minimum one-year term.
  • The Director of Student Conduct & Citizenship (or their designee) will serve as an ex-officio member
• Director of Affirmative Action, Equity & Legal Affairs will call the first meeting

Composition

• 3 IFO
• 2 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 6 Students (1 from each grade level, 2 from any grade level)
• Director of Affirmative Action 
• 2 Ex-Officio
  • Director of Student Conduct & Citizenship
  • Dean of Students

Committee Charge

This task force will be charged with how to enhance student success at WSU, and what WSU can promise or guarantee to students, and what types of student success commitments matter most to current students, prospective students, families of students, and community members and employers.

Primary Tasks

The task force is being asked to provide guidance on the following questions to guide the development of strategies: 

• What factors contribute to WSU’s System leadership on student success?
• What are best practices in student success to which WSU can aspire?
• How can WSU continue to enhance equity and close gaps in student success?
• What investments are required to further enhance student success rates at WSU?
• What types of promises, commitments, guarantees is WSU positioned to make?
• What types of student success narratives matter most to those whom we serve?

Composition

• 5 IFO
• 3 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 2 Council of Administrators
• 2 Students
• 2 Ex-Officio
  1. Director of Marketing and Communications
  2. Director of Admissions

The task force will elect their own chair(s). 

An appointed member of the COA will call the first meeting.

Meeting agendas and summary notes will be shared in Teams and periodically via meet and confer. The task force will meet no less than once a month.

Members are expected to attend meetings and engage in work. The task force will complete its work by April 2023, with a final report submitted in early April 2023.

Committee Charge

• Serve as an advisory body, providing university-wide support and resources for building a strong culture of sustainability at WSU
  
  • Specifically, the Sustainability Committee coordinates the Student Green Fee project proposal and review process and makes recommendations for funding and implementation to WSU Administration
  • The Sustainability Committee and its subcommittees are encouraged to invite guests to participate in meetings and provide information, drawing on campus and community expertise whenever appropriate
• The Sustainability Director and Sustainability Studies Program Director serve as co-chairs of the Sustainability Committee
• The Sustainability Director will call the first meeting each year
• Term of membership is 3 years (except students). Terms will be staggered to help provide stability and continuity.

Composition

• 5 IFO
• 2 ASF
• 2 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 Administrator
• 5 Students
• 1 Community Member
• 6 Ex-Officio
  • Sustainability Director
  • Sustainability Studies Program Director
  • 1 Facilities Representative
  • 1 Business Office Representative
  • 1 Dining Services Representative
  • 1 Advancement Representative

Committee Charge

The Winona State University Policy Committee is a standing committee of the University. 

Its role is to help ensure that new or revised University policies follow an approved format and process and are approved by the appropriate or assigned University Officer.

Composition 

• 3 IFO
• 2 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 MMA
• 2 Council of Administrators
• 2 Students (one graduate student, if possible)
• 4 Ex-Officio
  • Provost or Designee
  • Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Life or Designee
  • Director of Human Resources or Designee
  • Legal Affairs