Section 19
Academic Affairs Committee
19.1
The Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) shall consist of no fewer than six and no more than nine voting members of the Corporation, and one to two emeritus life members of the Corporation who shall serve as non-voting members. The members and Chair of the AAC shall be nominated by the Governance and Nominations Committee and shall be elected by the Corporation. The Provost shall be invited as a regular guest of the AAC.
19.2
The Chair of the AAC shall preside at AAC meetings and shall be responsible for convening and setting agendas in consultation with the Provost. A quorum for any meeting of the AAC shall consist of a majority of the voting members of the AAC.
19.3
The Academic Affairs Committee shall keep a record of its proceedings and may appoint a secretary for that purpose.
19.4
In support of the Institute’s educational and research programs, the AAC in its oversight role shall monitor and
review matters related to the academic and research enterprise, including issues that cut across schools and units. The AAC shall work closely with the Provost and other members of the administration as necessary to understand common issues and themes in Visiting Committee reports, keep apprised of progress on key recommendations, and suggest any improvements to the Visiting Committee system as needed, or upon the request of the Executive Committee. The AAC shall also recommend to the Chair of the Corporation areas for further review based on Visiting Committee findings and may establish subcommittees to explore findings further as deemed necessary.
19.5
The AAC shall meet on a regular basis at the discretion of the Chair of the AAC and shall report from time to time to the Executive Committee and at least annually to the Corporation.