Committee on Information Services
AY 2009-2010

Chair: John Smith, WCL, jasmith@american.edu

* Ex officio, non-voting member

Committee on Information Services, to consist of ten members elected proportionally by the faculties from and by the academic units with four from CAS and one each from KSB, SIS, SOC, SPA, WCL and the University Library, one graduate student designated by the Graduate Student Association and one undergraduate designed by the Student Confederation. The chair is to be elected by the membership of the committee from its faculty members.

The committee is responsible for maintaining liaison with the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence. The committee shall assess the varying computer needs of undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty. In exercising its oversight functions, the committee shall examine the adequacy of the delivery of computer services to students and faculty, in particular, facilities, budget support, and staff. As appropriate, the committee shall report its findings and recommendations to the Committee on Instructional Budget and Benefits, including recommendations about long-range financial planning.

The committee also is responsible for maintaining liaison with the University Librarian concerning plans and programs. In cooperation with the library, the committee shall assess the varying library needs of undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty. In exercising its oversight functions, the committee shall examine the adequacy of the delivery of library services to students and faculty, in particular, facilities, budget support, staff, and cooperation with the Consortium of University Libraries. As appropriate, the committee shall report its findings and recommendations to the Committee on Instructional Budget and Benefits, including recommendations about long-range financial planning.