The Executive Committee advises the Dean on policy, planning and budget issues. The Committee normally meets at least once each month, with other meetings scheduled by the committee as needed.

Role of the Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is established according to the Bylaws of the College of Arts and Sciences. It consists of nine members, two from each of the four areas, elected by the faculty, and one student member. The Dean and/or his representative sit as ex-officio members of the committee and provide staff support.
The committee advises the Dean on policy, planning and budget issues in ways that include but are not limited to the following:

1. Redrafting and monitoring proposed legislation of the faculty in order to define and keep current the charge to each of the standing committees.
2. Providing an oversight function for the other standing committees.
3. Establishing the agenda for and the conduct of the CAS general faculty meetings.
4. Proposing policy statements and recommendations on all matters of concern to the faculty.
5. Assisting on matters of budget planning and priorities, on the evaluation of departments/schools for the purpose of budget allocations, and on strategic planning.

The Executive Committee has the final decision on any Academic Appeals that arise in the College.

Each year the chairperson appoints a subcommittee of the Executive Committee to assist in the annual evaluation of the Dean conducted by the Senior Vice President and Provost. The subcommittee consists of one member from each of the four areas of the college and the student member.

The Executive Committee normally meets at least once each month, with other meetings scheduled by the committee as needed.