STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The Visiting Scholars Program (VSP) is a valued program at CSUS. It contributes to the scholarly and creative activities of the University and to the enrichment of the life of both the University and the regional community. Furthermore, the Program, through its lecture series and scholarly presentations, furthers the CSUS vision "to develop a campus that is welcoming, inclusive, vibrant, and intellectually stimulating for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and University visitors", and "to develop a campus community whose diversity enriches the lives of all and whose members develop a strong sense of personal and community identity as well as mutual respect."

GUIDELINES

1. As many scholars will be invited to speak on the campus throughout the academic year as circumstances and funding permits.
2. Those recommended for the Program must have established records of accomplishment in their fields.
3. Presentations by visiting scholars shall be free to the University community and to the regional community.
4. Programs shall be scheduled at times and places so as to maximize attendance, with maximum use of appropriate indoor and outdoor University facilities.
5. Programs will be publicized throughout the campus community and the region.
6. Nominations for visiting scholars or performers will be accepted from:

1. individual faculty members of department/programs, or

2. faculty members from two or more disciplines proposing to bring several scholars to campus to discuss a topic of interdisciplinary interest.

CHARGE

The Committee:

1. Establishes procedures for the solicitation of proposals from the academic community, consistent with the Statement of Purpose and the Guidelines

2. Solicits and accepts proposals from all faculty members.

3. Establishes and uses a review process for the selection of the visiting scholars which shall include:

1. An emphasis on scholars who have not previously been selected.

2. A limitation of one proposal per academic year per faculty member.

4. Makes recommendations to the Vice President for Academic Affairs for the visiting scholars to appear at CSUS, and reports on its recommendations to the Senate.