To study, formulate, and recommend to the University Council policies and procedures affecting faculty employment and professional standing of the collegiate faculties, the library faculty, and Extension and public service faculty on continued appointment. Areas for consideration include: commencement; academic freedom and faculty morale; procedures for appointing, evaluating, disciplining, recognizing, and promoting faculty, including department heads and chairs; tenure, benefits, academic and personal leave, and extra-university professional activity; and matters of equity and diversity that affect the University's professional environment.