Plan of Organization Plan of Organization The program of instruction is carried out by four academic schools within the College: School of Arts, Letters and Science, School of Business, School of Education, and School of Technology and Trade-Technical Education. Each school is under the direction of a dean. The Deans' Council meets regularly unde the direction of the Academic Vice President to consider the academic program of the College. This Council includes the Academic Vice President, Academic Deans of Schools, Dean of the Division of Continuing Education and Summer School, Dean of Learning Resources, Dean of Admissions and Records, Director of Institutional Research, Dean of Students and Assistant Deans. The members of the faculty participate in the formulation of policies through the Academic Council and through committees appointed by this Council. The voting members of the Council are elected by the faculty. The Academic Council operates under the provisions of the Constitution and Bylaws for Faculty Government as adopted by the faculty and approved by the Institutional Council. The Academic Council meets monthly to consider matters pertaining to the instructional program of the College. The Academic Council committees are as follows: Academic Freedom and Tenure; Admissions and Academic Standards; Appointment, Promotion and Dismissal of Faculty Personnel; Curriculum; Elections and Apportionment; Honorary Degree; Library Policy; Research and Professional Growth; Salary; Student Affairs. Student government is organized according to the Constitution of the Associated Students of Weber State College which states in the Preamble: Wc, the Associated Students of Weber State College, in keeping with the rules and regulations of the Administration and Institutional Council of Weber State College, in order to insure effective self-government, to promote harmony and cooperation between student and faculty, to provide facilities and programs capable of fulfilling the needs and interests of the students, to create an atmosphere conducive to scholastic achievement, and to promote academic and social activities, do establish this Constitution. It represents students in academic and social affairs through executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The ASWSC formulates measures necessary to implement the provisions of the constitution, such as management of the student activity budget, the appointment of students to committees including several faculty- administrative-student committees, and the initiation of out-of- class programs and activities. The Weber State College Union Policy Board consists of members of the College administration, student government, and alumni. This board establishes policies for the use of the College Union. The Union Director and his staff are responsible for the administration of the Union. An important policy statement, "Students Rights and Responsibilities," was approved by the Student Senate, the Faculty Academic Council, and the Institutional Council of Weber State College. All students are urged to become acquainted with this important statement of principles and practices. Inter-Fraternal Council—The Inter-Fraternal Council which includes the president of each fraternity and sorority supervises and controls all fraternal activities- The Assistant Deans of Students are non-voting members of the Council. The social sororities of Weber State College are local in nature, while the fraternities are affiliated with national organizations. The Weber State College Development Fund Board promotes financial support to the College from private sources. Representatives from the College Institutional Council, the Associated Alumni of Weber State College, the Administration, the Faculty and the Community directs the activities of the fund. An Executive Director is appointed by the Development Fund Board to administer the policies of the board. The Weber State College Alumni Association functions through a Board of Directors elected by the members of the Alumni Association. The President of the Association serves as an ex-officio member of the Institutional Council of the College. Advisory committees from the professions, businesses, trades, and industries assist the college in matters pertaining to courses and curricula to meet the needs of businesses, professions, trades, and industries. Each committee is an integral part of the organization of an occupational course or curriculum. 386 387