The University Senate
"Subject to the reserve power of the Trustees ... the University Senate shall be a policy-making body which may consider all matters of University-wide concern, all matters affecting more than one Faculty or school, and all matters pertaining to the implementation and execution of agreements with the other educational institutions that are now or may hereafter become affiliated with the University."
111 University Senators
Make up the University Senate
20 Schools and Affiliated Institutions
The 17 schools of Columbia, and Barnard College, Teachers College, and Union Theological Seminary.
18 Committees and Commissions
Conduct University Senate business
7 Constituencies
Administration, Administrative Staff, Alumni, Faculty, Libarians, Research Officers, and Students.