Academic Affairs

The Academic Affairs Committee of the University Senate considers educational policies of the University and matters pertaining to NYU relations with professional and educational organizations. The Committee advises the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees regarding honorary degrees and other special awards. It is also responsible for presenting the University calendar for adoption by the Senate.

Financial Affairs

The Financial Affairs Committee of the University Senate considers and makes recommendations on financial and budgetary policies of the University, including those relating to capital budgets, operating budgets, long-range financial planning, policies governing allocation of resources among schools, and policies on tuition and salary. The Committee also considers matters regarding the development of University facilities.

The following information was presented at the February 24, 2021 Senate Financial Affairs Committee meeting:

NYU Faculty Pay Equity Review

NYU Faculty Salary Inversion Study Findings

If you have trouble accessing these documents please contact the Budget Office for assistance at BudgetOffice@nyu.edu.

Organization and Governance

The Organization and Governance Committee of the University Senate reviews organizational policies of the University and the Senate and makes recommendations regarding governance.

Public Affairs

The Public Affairs Committee of the University Senate is concerned with matters relating to commencement exercises and other public occasions affecting more than one school. The Committee also considers matters related to the University's relations with the community.

Community Standards

The Community Standards Committee of the University Senate is responsible for reviewing University policies related to student conduct and community standards, including annual review of the University Student Conduct Policy, and making recommendations for updates and alterations. Members of the Committee may also receive additional training to serve as panelists for University-level student conduct hearings and grievances.