Common use of Formation of a Search Committee Clause in Contracts

Formation of a Search Committee. (a) The Search Committee shall consist of up to 4 members: one designated by the University President or his/her designate and 2 or 3 elected annually by the discipline/program. The parties will consider variations to the standard committee format when unusual situations arise, there is a need for specific expertise, or there is a request by the discipline/program. In the event faculty members have not been elected or the faculty member(s) elected declines to participate in the search process for any reason, the Union shall appoint a replacement to the Search Committee. Where possible, the replacement shall be appointed from the affected discipline/program. The Administrative designate will be responsible for providing institutional support; the faculty members will provide expertise on subject/instructional matters.