1E. Faculty Senate Committees

1. Adjunct Committee

With the guidance of Faculty Senate, the focus of this committee is on fostering inclusivity for the entire adjunct community by making sure each and every adjunct teacher at CWI has the opportunity to air any concerns, ideas, and grievances, and to make suggestions to improve our standards and procedures by which the adjunct faculty work. See the Adjunct Committee charter in Appendix F for more information.

2. CWI Curriculum Committee

The Curriculum Committee serves at the request of the Provost and the Faculty Senate.

The Curriculum Committee’s purpose is as follows:

  1. Review and make recommendations concerning curriculum for Provost approval. Basic criteria for the introduction of a new course or program include the following:
  2. Analyze and make recommendations for Provost approval concerning curriculum matters relating to the articulation of courses/programs to Idaho state colleges and universities using Idaho State Board of Education guidelines.
  3. Make periodic reviews of existing curriculum, revising or removing courses when necessary. Basic criteria for course revision or removal include the following:
  4. Review and approve changes to policy language that appears in the “Academic Regulations,” “Degree/Certificate Requirements,” “Programs of Study,” and “Course Descriptions” sections of the CWI Course Catalog.

The Academic Calendar Committee, General Education Subcommittee, General Studies Advisory Subcommittee, and STEM Advisory Subcommittee will report to the Curriculum Committee. Additional subcommittees and working groups may be created as needed.

See the Curriculum Committee charter in Appendix F for more information.

3. Elections Committee

The Elections Committee exists to maintain the integrity of the election process and oversee elections for Faculty Senate.  See the Elections Committee charter in Appendix F for more information.

4. Faculty Promotion Committee

The Faculty Promotions Committee manages a fair and transparent promotion process for awarding rank and recognizing the commendable work of faculty in teaching, service, and professional development. See the Faculty Promotion Committee charter in Appendix F for more information.

5. Faculty Recognition Committee

The Faculty Recognition Committee functions to officially recognize faculty who, through teaching excellence, carry out the vision of the College of Western Idaho. See the Faculty Recognition Committee charter in Appendix F for more information.

6. Professional Standards Committee

With the guidance of Faculty Senate, the focus of this committee is on standards and procedures for faculty work. The committee reviews, drafts, and suggests professional standards and procedures regarding faculty and instruction and measures thereof. The Committee is responsible for coordinating the maintenance and revision of the Faculty Handbook. The Committee may also act as a liaison to and collaborate with other parts of the college regarding policies, standards, and/or procedures that affect the work of faculty. See the Professional Standards Committee charter in Appendix F for more information.