Faculty Governance

In A&S, shared governance occurs when the A&S dean and the A&S faculty work collaboratively during decision-making according to their roles and responsibilities as defined in the A&S Shared Governance Bylaws (see Appendix II of the Faculty Handbook).

The dean’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the overall operations and strategic direction of A&S, implementation of the A&S curriculum, the A&S budget, A&S faculty recruitment, appointment, and reappointment, and the general instructional excellence of the A&S faculty.

The A&S faculty has primary responsibility for the A&S curriculum, recommendations for A&S academic policies, the quality of the A&S faculty, and A&S faculty governance. Additionally, the A&S faculty has a consultative role in the operation of A&S, matters that may have a direct impact on the academic quality of A&S, and in the development and welfare of its faculty and students.

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Faculty Participation

All faculty are welcome to participate in the governance of A&S through their involvement in faculty meetings or on committees. You can learn more about these various governance structures through links on the left side of this page or on the A&S Governance Box site.

 

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  • Governance Documents

    A&S governing documents include those passed by the faculty and those decided by the dean. The Box site that contains all governing documents and reports can be found here.

    Governing Documents

    There are two documents that define and guide shared governance in A&S.

    1. The A&S Faculty Governance Policies.Proposed changes to this document are reviewed by the Steering Committee and approved by the A&S faculty.
    2. The A&S Shared Governance Bylaws. Proposed changes to this document are reviewed by the Steering Committee and approved by the A&S faculty as recommendations to the provost.

    Copies of both documents can be found here. The A&S Shared Governance Bylaws can also be found in Appendix II of the Faculty Handbook. 

  • Policies

    A&S policies that are approved by the A&S faculty as recommendations to the administration can be found here.

    A&S policies that are decided by the dean can be found here. 

  • Reports

    A&S relevant reports can be found here.