Section I

Functions

The KCTCS Senate may perform its functions directly, through the KCTCS Senate Council, or through standing, special or advisory committees. In addition, the KCTCS Senate may delegate authority and responsibility for specific functions to the faculties of the individual colleges. The functions of the KCTCS Senate shall include the following:

1. to approve academic policies for the colleges;
2. to delegate authority for approving courses and curricula to the local college approval body;
3. to approve policies and regulations governing admission, classification, probation, dismissal and graduation of KCTCS students;
4. to approve academic terms and sample calendars;
5. to recommend to the President of KCTCS criteria for appointments, reappointments, promotions and granting of tenure in the KCTCS; and
6. to recommend to the President of KCTCS all candidates for degrees, diplomas, and certificates. The Senate has delegated this responsibility to the faculties of the colleges.

Beyond those items listed above, the KCTCS Senate shall have no management or administrative functions either in itself or through the instrumentality of its committees.

The KCTCS Senate may communicate to the President through the Chancellor regarding any matter of concern to the colleges.