Academic Policy and Student Affairs Committee

The Academic Policy and Student Affairs Committee shall be responsible for oversight of all policies relating to the academic and student affairs of the University. It shall assist the Board in its oversight responsibilities relating to aspects of student life and student conduct. It shall review the infrastructure and resources necessary to deliver the academic and student life programs and for the accreditation of the University and professional programs. It shall be responsible for reviewing and considering policies relating to new and existing degree programs, instruction and research. It shall review and consider policies relating to the recruitment and retention of faculty members, including tenure, academic freedom and academic responsibility, codes of conduct and appropriate penalties for violations of University regulations pertaining to academic dishonesty, and student admissions, and make recommendations to the Board on these and other matters referred to it by the Board.

Committee Membership:

Cesar L. Alvarez, Chair
Claudia Puig, Vice Chair
Jose J. Armas
Mayi de la Vega
Laura Farinas
C. Delano Gray

Foundation Board of Directors Liaison:  Carlos B. Castillo

University Staff Liaison:  Douglas Wartzok, Provost, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer