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The University Senate consists of about 170 elected Senators, a Senate Committee structure, and the Senate Office. In most American universities, there is a faculty senate that examines academic matters. UMCP broadened the Senate in the 1970s to include staff as well as graduate and undergraduate students. The State, through its Board of Regents, appoints the President of the University who is responsible for the operation of the University. The Senate advises the President. The stature of the Senate is directly proportional to the quality of advice the Senate presents to the President. All ideas are welcomed politely in open debate at Senate meetings. The guiding principles for acceptance are the institutional consequences.