Charter

The committee advises UWM Administration on University Relations policy, including public events, development, and community engagement. It reports to the Faculty Senate on related concerns and encourages participation from colleges and divisions in University Relations efforts.

1. Membership. The committee is composed of the following members:
   1. seven faculty members, not more than one shall be from a single college:
      1. four elected Faculty members;
      2. three Faculty members, appointed by the Chancellor from a list to be submitted by the Nominations Committee;
   2. three members of the Academic Staff to be appointed by the Chancellor from a list submitted by the Academic Staff Committee;
   3. one member of the University Staff appointed by the Chancellor from a list submitted by the University Staff Committee;
   4. two students appointed annually by the Student Association;
   5. three members ex-officio and non-voting members, as follows:
      1. the Vice Chancellor of Marketing & Communication or designee;
      2. the Vice Chancellor of University Advancement or their designee;
      3. the Secretary of the University or their designee.
2. Functions.
   1. Advises UWM Administration on policy matters relating to University Relations including public events, development, public information, alumni relations, government relations, and related areas of community relations.
   2. Reports to the Faculty Senate on any matters of concern in the areas of University Relations.
   3. Promotes support and participation of the colleges, and Divisions in various University Relations efforts.