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"The Senate shall provide for the faculty both a forum and a voice and so allow it to assert for the general welfare of the university its distinctive viewpoint and principles. As duly elected representatives of the faculty, the Senate shall act on matters relating to due process, governance, resource allocation, and university planning."
"As a key partner in university governance, the Senate shall have responsibility for (1) facilitating meaningful input regarding matters of faculty concern; (2) advising on policy, development, planning and budgeting, resource allocation, and operations of the university; (3) ensuring faculty representation to all relevant university committees, boards, and task forces administering the affairs of the university."
- Section 102 of the Constitution of the Faculty Senate