Constituents

Constituent Determination (Constitution, Article II):

1. University Senate constituents are University professional staff and faculty who are employed full time for a minimum of 9 months per year, unless otherwise excluded because of major administrative functions. Full time is defined as a minimum of 30 hours per week.
2. Academic faculty shall be constituents of the University Senate, unless otherwise excluded. The academic faculty are individuals holding a rank of instructor, lecturer,  senior lecturer, principal lecturer, professor of practice, assistant professor, associate professor or professor for a minimum of nine months full-time.
3. Research faculty shall be constituents of the University Senate, unless otherwise excluded, and will be represented by the Faculty Senator elected from the department in which they are appointed. The research faculty are individuals holding a rank of research assistant professor, research associate professor or research professor for a minimum of nine months full-time.
4. Department chairs, associate deans, and assistant deans, despite their additional status as academic faculty members, shall not serve as senators or alternates.  They are considered constituents of the Senate.
5. The University President, Provost, Vice Provosts, Vice Presidents, Chief Financial Officer, and all deans and equivalent directors, shall not be constituents of the Senate.
6. Professional staff including members of independent research units, shall be constituents of the University Senate, unless otherwise excluded because of major administrative functions.

Academic Units

1. Army/Air Force ROTC
2. Biological Sciences
3. Biomedical Engineering
4. Chemical Engineering
5. Chemistry
6. Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
7. Psychology and Human Factors
8. Applied Computing
9. Computer Science
10. Electrical and Computer Engineering
11. Engineering Fundamentals
12. Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
13. Humanities
14. Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
15. Library
16. Materials Science and Engineering
17. Mathematical Sciences
18. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
19. MMET
20. Pavlis Honors College
21. Physics
22. College of Business
23. College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
24. Social Sciences
25. Visual and Performing Arts

Professional Staff Units

1. Academic Services A
   • Biological Sciences; Biomedical Engineering; Center for Teaching and Learning; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs; Registrar's Office
2. Academic Services B
   • Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering; College of Engineering; Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences; Materials Science and Engineering; Michigan Tech Transportation Institute
3. Academic Services C
   • Psychology and Human Factors; College of Sciences and Arts; College of Computing; Computer Science; Graduate School; Humanities; Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology; Mathematical Sciences; Physics; School of Business and Economics; School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science; Social Sciences; Visual and Performing Arts
4. Administration A
   • Associate Vice President for Administration; Budget and Planning; Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President for Administration; Financial Services and Operations; Human Resources; Institutional Research; Internal Audit; Vice President for Finance; Engagement and Belonging
5. Administration B
   
   • Continuous Improvement; Environmental Health & Safety; Facilities Management; Merchandising Operations; Public Safety & Police Services; Transportation Services
6. Advancement and Alumni Engagement
   
   • Alumni Engagement; Annual Giving; Advancement; Advancement Research; Donor Relations; Foundation Relations; Gift Planning; Industry Engagement
7. Auxiliaries and Athletics
   
   • A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum; Athletics; Business Support Center; General Recreation; Memorial Union; Mont Ripley; Portage Lake Golf Course; Residential Dining; Rozsa Center
8. Information Technology
   
   • Information Technology
9. Research 1
   
   • Innovation and Industry Engagement; Keweenaw Research Center; Michigan Tech Research Institute; Sponsored Programs Office; Vice President for Research
10. Research 2
    
    • Innovation and Industry Engagement; Keweenaw Research Center; Michigan Tech Research Institute; Sponsored Programs Office; Vice President for Research
11. Student Affairs
    
    • Academic and Community Conduct; Career Services; Center for Diversity and Inclusion; Counseling Services; Dean of Students Office; Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX; Residence Education and Housing Services; Student Leadership and Involvement; Student Affairs Information Services; Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success
12. University Relations and Enrollment
    
    • Admissions; Center for Pre-College Outreach; Financial Aid Administration; International Programs and Services; University Marketing and Communications; University Relations & Enrollment

Other Units having Official Non-voting Liaison Senate Membership

• Staff Council
• Graduate Faculty Council
• Graduate Student Government
• Undergraduate Student Government