Alteration of Departmental Structure Sample Clauses

Alteration of Departmental Structure. The parties recognize and agree that academic departments play a key role in the life of the University and have primary responsibility for the evaluation of faculty for appointment, reappointment, and promotion and tenure. Given the significant role played by departments, the parties further recognize and agree that departments should consist of either a single discipline or closely related disciplines. Any change in the makeup of an existing department through merger with existing department(s) or discipline(s) or the division of a department into two or more new departments may be proposed by the Xxxxxxx, by a Xxxx or by a department or discipline within a multi- disciplined department. Regardless of the source of the proposal, consultation shall occur among the Xxxxxxx, the Xxxx(s) of the affected college and/or school, and the affected department(s)/discipline(s). The final decision on whether or not to alter the makeup of an existing department either through merger or division shall rest with the Xxxxxxx, which shall not be arbitrary or capricious.