The Academic Standards Committee shall be composed of:

1. Three faculty representatives, elected by Faculty Senate, from each of the four academic divisions (Education, Humanities, Social Science, Science & Mathematics) and one representative, elected by Faculty Senate, from non-school faculty for overlapping terms of three years.  Following the third Faculty Senate meeting of the year, vacant seats may be filled for the remainder of the academic year by faculty from any school or non-school unit. (passed by Faculty Senate 4/3/01)
2. Two students and two alternates elected by Student Senate for a one year term.
3. The director of admissions, director of financial aid, and registrar (or their designees) serve as ex officio voting members. (passed by Faculty Senate 4/3/01)
4. No faculty member may serve more than two consecutive terms.
5. In addition to the above members, a chairperson who is a senator is elected by Faculty Senate at the first Senate meeting of the fall semester to serve a three year term, provided he/she retains Senate membership.
6. The terms of the chair and members begin in September and end in August of the appropriate year.

1. The committee advises the Faculty Senate of its interpretation and implementation of undergraduate student academic policies.
2. The committee acts as a court of appeals for students dismissed due to failure to meet academic standards, and students denied a degree.