2.8(10) Hancher Auditorium Committee Charter

(Amended 5/07; 1/09; 6/09; 7/13)

1. Membership. Confirmed by the Vice President for External Relations:
   1. Three members appointed by the governing body of the faculty, currently the Faculty Senate;
   2. Six members appointed by the governing body of the students, currently for the purposes of this committee, the joint nominations committee of the UISG and GPSG;
   3. Three members appointed by the governing body of the staff, currently the Staff Council.
   4. Committee is co-chaired by a staff member and a student; chair selections are made by the president of Staff Council and the joint nominations committee of the UISG and GPSG, respectively.
2. Charge to the Committee.
   1. The Committee shall be governed by the terms of the General Charter.
   2. In addition, the Committee shall:
      1. Advise the Directors in formulating and reviewing general policies for events presented to the university community and others;
      2. Provide feedback as requested on annual schedule of music, theater, dance, and the other performing arts; provide suggestions as requested on methods to increase revenue and audience;
      3. Advise on the public reaction to the cultural and entertainment programs offered at Hancher Auditorium, the educational aspect of these programs, the promotional techniques supporting them, and the financial success of the various series and individual programs;
      4. Promote and advocate for support of Hancher's programming and contributions to the university and Iowa communities.
3. Guideline. Persons recommended for appointment to the Hancher Auditorium Committee should be members of the university community who have demonstrated an awareness of and interest in the performing arts.