Academic Facilities Committee

The SAFC is charged with the responsibility of providing information and recommendations about the alteration, construction, and allocation of all property and physical facilities that may affect the educational objectives of the University. In this regard, it shall be concerned about such matters as classrooms, buildings and grounds, shops and other such real property, audiovisual and television equipment, computers, duplication and printing facilities, vehicle pools, and scientific and musical instruments. The SAFC shall act in these ways:

1. Serve the administration as a source of faculty information and opinion about the need, design, and priority and construction or renovation projects.
2. Inform the Senate at least annually about problems relating to the alteration, construction, or allocation of academic facilities and about future plans and priorities for them. Whenever necessary, the SAFC may initiate action by preparing a recommendation to the administration, which should be routed through the Senate Council for Senate review. 
3. Maintain communication with the appropriate administrators about the current status and utilization of academic facilities. [US: 10/12/81] 
4. Study the use, renovation, and need for space (including classrooms) and equipment relevant to academic programs and functions. [US: 3/12/84]