Updated Sept. 28, 2006
The Executive Committee consists of nine members of the Board elected annually by the Board. The duties and responsibilities of the committee are set forth in Article Four, Section 2 of the Bylaws. . Essentially, the Executive Committee acts for the Board in the interim between regular Board meetings.
In addition to the duties set forth in Article Four, Section 7 of the Bylaws, , the Investment Committee has been charged with the following responsibilities: the committee has supervision of the investment of all funds and securities not immediately required for current expenses. This implies responsibility for complying with the investment policy as approved by the Board of Trustees and monitoring the investments of the University. In addition, the Investment Committee shall work with the Treasurer regarding: operating fund investments -surplus cash; operating fund borrowing-short term cash requirements through credit lines established by the guarantee of the Endowment Fund principal; and general banking relations. The Treasurer is the liaison.
In addition to the duties set forth in Article Four, Section 8, of the Bylaws, the Budget and Finance Committee is charged with the following responsibility: continuing review of operating results and all other functions as are normally performed by the Office of the Treasurer. The Treasurer is the liaison.
In addition to the duties set forth in Article Four, Section 9, of the Bylaws, the Audit Committee has general surveillance over all of the operations to see that compliance with the Charter and Bylaws of the Institution are observed and that financial affairs are prudently managed. They are to consult with the auditors and recommend improvement of any of the operating procedures, particularly internal controls. The Audit Committee will also review all pending legal actions against the University and oversee the management of the risk management program. It will be the primary committee that reviews ethical issues confronting the Board for the University community. The Controller is the liaison.
The Academic Affairs Committee ensures that there is an up-to-date written statement of the academic mission and goals of the University; that the academic programs are consistent with the mission and goals; that the academic budget reflects these priorities; that faculty personnel policies and procedures complement the priorities; that standards of student admission and matriculation are consistent with the priorities and with the programs offered; and that the outcome and effectiveness of academic programs are regularly assessed. This committee has oversight over institutional retention plans and results. The Vice President for Academic Affairs is the liaison.
All fund raising activities should be centered in this committee. Its functions include: review and make recommendations on broad policies of fund raising; planning and coordinating of all fundraising campaigns. The Vice President for Institutional Advancement is the liaison.
The Alumni and Volunteers Affairs Committee is concerned with all activities of our Alumni and volunteers of the University. The Committee reviews and ensures that all volunteer and alumni activities of the University are in the University’s best interest and in alignment with the Long Range Plan of the institution. The Alumni and Volunteers Affairs Committee encourages and recognizes the importance of all volunteer activity to the University. The Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement is the liaison.
The functions of this committee include: study and review master campus plans for all facilities operated by the University, ensure that they are continuously updated to reflect changing educational goals, long-range plans, services financial needs and projections all coordinated with appropriate board committees; evaluation of plant, grounds and the needs and use of equipment; allocation of space, overseeing of authorized plant construction and physical improvements; and recommendation as to retention and use of campus planners, architects, consultants, and contractors as required. The Chief Administrative Officer is the liaison.
This committee is responsible for trustee enlistment, matching tasks to people, developing an orientation program for new trustees, recommending officers and committee membership, developing varied and diverse agenda and workshops, and assuring effective operations of the Board as a functional unit. In short, the Trustee Committee on Trustee Affairs must be the trustee management unit responsible for operation relevance, self-renewal and greater reward for effective trusteeship. The Secretary is the liaison.
The leadership committee was established in September, 1996 to assume the responsibilities previously held by the Military Affairs Committee and the Student Affairs Committee and broaden to also include oversight over the new Leader Development Program for students. The committee is to assist the Commandant of Cadets and to provide detailed information to the Board of Trustees on the University‘s military program. The committee is to ensure appropriate and responsible actions affecting non-academic aspects of all student life and co-curricular activities, excluding athletics. The liaison to this committee is the Commandant and Vice President for Student Life.
This committee originally designated Admissions and Financial Aid was re-titled and the duties expanded in September, 1996, when the original charge of the Marketing Committee was incorporated into this charge to ensure appropriate and responsible marketing of all aspects of the University; oversight over admissions and financial aid. In 2006 the charge was further expanded to have oversight over all the branding work outlined in NU2019 and to evaluate the results of that work. The liaison is the Dean of Enrollment Management.
This is a C committee originally established in September, 1996. It was established as a full committee in October 2003. The Athletic committee will assess and appraise the role of athletics, to include varsity, club, and intramural sports at the University. It will assist the Director of Athletics and provide detailed information and analysis to the Board on the overall strength and weaknesses of the program and offer possible courses of action to enhance the function of athletics at the University. The Director of Athletics will be the liaison.
This is a committee established in September, 1996 and has oversight over all implementation of technological issues at the University, to include use of computing in instruction and administration. Close coordination is required with the Academic Affairs Committee on instructional issues. This committee will assess and assist the Chief Information Officer in laying out prudent courses of action in ensuring that the University remains current in all technological aspects. It is envisioned that the technological impact on instruction and administration and on the reputation of the University will grow over time. This committee will also require close coordination with the Finance Committee. In 2006, the Committee was charged with the oversight of Norwich University’s Applied Research Institute and all of its developing elements including the National Center for the Study of CyberCrime and Counter Terrorism, which has its own advisory board that serves as a subcommittee of the Technology Committee. The Vice President of Technology and Strategic Partnerships is the liaison.
The Retention Committee is a “C” committee to examine issues and challenges of student retention. The committee assesses plans and actions for improving student advising, first year and undergraduate experience and advancing opportunities that will have direct impact on student retention and thereby improve student graduation rates at Norwich University. Assisted by the University Committee on Retention and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Committee defines Norwich University retention strategy and integrates recruitment, advising, and retention solutions consistent with the objectives of the NU2019 Strategic Plan. The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty is the liaison.