It shall be the function of this committee to establish program review criteria for the University, to review and evaluate the University's academic programs on a regular basis and to make recommendations regarding these programs to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, via the Senate. This committee shall implement those reviews mandated by the Institutional Board of Governors. This committee shall consist of four members elected at large, three faculty appointed by the Senate after consultation with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Provost of the Community and Technical College, plus one student. The Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean for Academic Affairs of the Community and Technical College, the Director of Research and Planning, and the Director of the Student Assessment Center shall serve as non-voting, ex-officio members of this committee. Appointments to this committee shall be by the end of the spring semester.