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Bylaws of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering

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  • Approved by the Department Faculty on October 21, 2019
  • Approved by the Dean of the College of Engineering on September 16, 2020

Table of Contents

  1. Preliminaries
  2. Mission of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering
  3. Organization
  4. Faculty Meetings
  5. Personnel Policies and Procedures
 

1 - Preliminaries

 

2. Mission of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering

The mission of the department is to advance the frontiers of computer science and engineering, to produce qualified individuals in the discipline, and to reach out both within and beyond the university to apply computer science and engineering solutions to technical and societal problems.

To accomplish this mission, the department seeks to:

  • Educate and produce outstanding BS, MS, and Ph.D. graduates with cutting edge knowledge about computing and who are able to learn and lead throughout their careers.
  • Perform basic and applied research in computing and information technology that advances our knowledge about computing and its applications.
  • Perform basic and applied research in computing and information technology that advances our knowledge about computing and its applications.
  • Engage in service and outreach to enrich the community, state, and profession.
  • Establish viable corporate and external partnerships to help identify problems and solutions and facilitate transfer of knowledge.
 

3. Organization

The Department shall consist of all faculty members, staff and teaching and research assistants or fellows. It shall be administered by the Department Chair.

 

4. Faculty Meetings

  • The faculty shall meet at least two times per semester. Additional meetings may be called by the Chair or at the request of at least 1/3 of the faculty. In all cases, the Chair shall inform the faculty as to the time, place and agenda for the meeting at least three working days prior to the meeting. In the event of an emergency, the three working day notice may be waived, but only the emergency item may be considered at the meeting. A meeting will be considered official if a quorum is present.
  • The Departmental Chair, or his designated representative, will preside at all faculty meetings. At the discretion of the Chair, discussion and votes on personnel issues may be made in closed meeting sessions.
  • Any voting faculty member has the right to have items placed on the agenda.
  • Any faculty member may request that a vote to be taken on a motion be by written, secret ballot and such request shall be granted.
  • Minutes shall be kept of all Departmental Meetings and Robert’s Rules of Order shall be considered the final arbitrator of any procedural questions not specifically covered in these Bylaws.
 

5. Personnel Policies and Procedures