Senate records, 1969-1976

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 6-1983-07

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The first folder contains materials culled from other institutions on the formation of the senate, used in helping CTU set its bylaws and constitution for the senate. The seven remaining folders contain the minutes of Senate meetings.

Dates

1969 - 1976

Creator

Catholic Theological Union. Senate (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research use.

Historical Note

The Senate of Catholic Theological Union was formed in 1970. It is the highest representative body in the Union. It assists the President and the Board of Trustees in the exercise of their leadership as a consultatative body. It is the clearinghouse and forum for dealing with issues which affect more than one body in the school, and the final board of appeal within the school for all members of the Union.

It is composed of fourteen members. There are four ex-officio members: the President, the Dean, the Business Manager, and the Dean of Students. The President is a non-voting member. There are ten elected members: four members of the faculty, four members of the student body, and two members of the formation council. Each body elects its own representatives to the Senate.

The functioning of the Senate is uneven. In moments of internal crisis, the Senate has been an invaluable instrument in resolving difficulties that affect more than one constituent body in the Union. However, for the most part, difficulties that have arisen are either resolved by the body more directly affected, or they are dealt with administratively before they become major issues.