Statute of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
TITLE IV - External Relations
Art. 41 - Committee of Supporters
The Committee of Supporters has the purpose of promoting an effective connection with the institutional, cultural, social, economic and productive bodies of the territory.
The Committee of Supporters:
a) proposes to the Rector a shortlist of at least nine names as candidates for the Board of Directors, in accordance with the procedure set out in art. 13, paragraph 4 of this Statute;
b) formulates proposals to the competent University Bodies for a coordinated development according to the network of offices model;
c) contributes to the development and planning of educational, scientific, dissemination and research enhancement activities, transfer of knowledge and skills of the University, through both the expression of opinions and logistical and financial support initiatives;
d) represents a permanent reference for the connection of the University with its socio-economic context, also to facilitate the integration of graduates into the world of work.
The Committee of Supporters is made up of natural persons and public and private legal persons, representatives of social, institutional, cultural, economic, productive and professional realities; by other bodies and associations, banking foundations, trade associations or university graduates (Alumni), which undertake to promote the University's activities, also through the provision of financial contributions.
The composition, the modalities of participation and forfeiture, the functioning, the possible articulation of the Committee of Supporters and the term of office of its members are provided for by specific regulations proposed by the Rector, after consulting the Board of Directors, and approved by the Academic Senate.
The Rector, the Pro-rector Vicar and the Pro-rector of Reggio Emilia participate in the meetings of the Committee of Supporters.
The Rector annually submits a report on the University's activities and the use of resources to the Committee of Supporters.
The Committee of Supporters meets at least once a year upon convocation of the President.
