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University Press Committee

Chair: Maria Tymoczko

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The University Press Committee meets three times during the academic year.

Next meeting: Friday, February 13, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in Campus Center 905-09.


The University Press Committee shall:
(a) Control the imprint of the Press and approve all of its publications;
(b) Recommend policies concerning the administration and operation of the Press; and
(c) Recommend policies concerning the funding of Press activities.

Its membership shall be:
(a) Eleven Faculty Members or Librarians from the Amherst campus, selected at large;
(b) One Full-Time Faculty Member from the Boston campus, chosen by the Provost;
(b) The Provost or a designee, serving ex officio;
(c) The Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement or a designee, serving ex officio;
(d) The University Editor, serving ex officio;
(e) The Director of the Press, serving ex officio; and
(f) The Secretary of the Faculty Senate or a designee, serving ex officio, non-voting.

From Chapter 6 Section 7 of the Faculty Senate Bylaws

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