XV. ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE. The University Academic Senate (UAS) is the highest faculty governance body. It has the authority to deal with any academic issue or faculty concern. It makes recommendations to the Provost and/or the President. Senate membership consists of (a) thirty-four faculty members for the 1996-97 academic year, elected from and by the faculty of each division and the library, and (b) five students elected by the Student Senate, including the President of the Student Senate. The Provost, the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Deans of the instructional divisions are members ex officio, non-voting