Common use of FACULTY GOVERNANCE Clause in Contracts

FACULTY GOVERNANCE. ‌ 1. While the Board, acting directly or through its authorized agents, retains final authority as to all matters of institutional governance, it is recognized that the faculty, acting through the Faculty Senate and its Committees (“Faculty Senate”), is responsible for the review and establishment of policy in those areas specified in the Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws, subject to the approval processes therein specified. These currently include: A. all curricular matters, including establishment, dissolution and substantial changes of degree programs; B. research and scholarship; C. admissions standards and prerequisites; D. requirements for regular certificates and degrees; E. regulations regarding attendance, examinations, grading, scholastic standing and honors; F. teaching quality; G. professional standards and criteria for positions accorded academic rank; H. other academic matters referred to it by the Board of Trustees, the University administration, the faculty of a school, college, department, Extension or the Libraries or other members of the University community; I. approval of the academic calendar prepared by the Registrar. 2. While the Board, acting directly or through its authorized agents, retains final authority as to all matters of institutional governance, it is recognized that the faculty, acting through the Faculty Senate and its Committees (“Faculty Senate”), shall review, recommend and participate in the formulation of policy with regard to: A. institutional priorities; B. the allocation and utilization of the University’s human, fiscal and physical resources; C. academic organization, including the establishment or elimination of colleges and departments and the reorganization of the general University and college academic structure; D. admissions procedures and quotas; E. student financial aid; F. the library, the academic computing center, instrumentation and model facility, audiovisual center, University store, the museum, supporting services, etc. as they affect scholarly activities and research; G. administrative procedures and organizational structures; H. the appointment and promotion of academic and policy-level administrative officers, including all those at the budget management level whose functions are University-wide; I. the selection of the University President, Xxxxxxx and Vice Presidents whenever those J. offices become vacant or are created; K. the regulations concerning, and the awarding of honorary degrees; L. the distribution of unrestricted funds made available to the University for discretionary allocation in support of research or scholarly work. 3. The parties recognize that the participation of all faculty in the institutional life of the University strengthens the institution, and therefore departments, schools and colleges shall be encouraged to incorporate part-time faculty colleagues into governance. However, bargaining unit members shall be eligible to be members of and participate, by voting or otherwise, in college, school or department meetings and governance only if, and so far as, authorized by the By-laws and other applicable guidelines of those colleges, schools or departments. Neither a bargaining unit member nor the Union may file a grievance over the membership, participation, and/or voting eligibility specifications set by a department, college, or school. 4. Bargaining unit members shall be eligible to be members of and participate in (by voting or otherwise) the Faculty Senate and its Committees only if, and insofar as, authorized by the Faculty Senate in its Constitution and By-laws as of the date of ratification of this Agreement. Neither a bargaining unit member nor the Union may file a grievance over the membership, participation and/or voting eligibility specifications set by the Faculty Senate. 5. It is further recognized that United Academics, as the elected bargaining agent, retains the exclusive right to negotiate on terms and conditions of employment for members of the bargaining unit. 6. In all cases under Sections 1 and 2 of this Article, the Board or the administration and the Faculty Senate may, if not otherwise specified by University policy, indicate a reasonable time by which the recommendation or advice shall be rendered by the Faculty Senate. Should the administration and the Faculty Senate be unable to reach agreement within one week on what shall be a reasonable time to respond, the administration may set the timetable. Should the recommendation or advice not be rendered by the deadline, the University reserves the right to act without consideration of such recommendation or advice. 7. At least once each semester, the President of United Academics and the Xxxxxxx, or their designees, shall meet and discuss matters related to the administration of the Agreement or other matters of mutual interest or concern. Such discussions shall neither substitute for, nor circumvent, the contractual grievance procedure, consultation mechanisms specified elsewhere in the Agreement or otherwise applicable University policy or protocols. Furthermore, such discussion shall not be used for negotiations of any contract Articles.

FACULTY GOVERNANCE. ‌ 1. While the Board, acting directly or through its authorized agents, retains final authority as to all matters of institutional governance, it is recognized that the faculty, acting through the Faculty Senate and its Committees (“Faculty Senate”), is responsible for the review and establishment of policy in those areas specified in the Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws, subject to the approval processes therein specified. These currently include: A. a. all curricular matters, including establishment, dissolution and substantial changes of degree programs; B. b. research and scholarship; C. c. admissions standards and prerequisites; D. prerequisites d. requirements for regular certificates and degrees; E. e. regulations regarding attendance, examinations, grading, scholastic standing and honors; F. honors f. teaching quality; G. g. professional standards and criteria for positions accorded academic rank; H. rank h. other academic matters referred to it by the Board of Trustees, the University administration, the faculty of a school, college, department, Extension or the Libraries or other members of the University community; I. i. approval of the academic calendar prepared by the Registrar. 2. While the Board, acting directly or through its authorized agents, retains final authority as to all matters of institutional governance, it is recognized that the faculty, acting through the Faculty Senate and its Committees (“Faculty Senate”), shall review, recommend and participate in the formulation of policy with regard to: A. a. institutional priorities; B. b. the allocation and utilization of the University’s human, fiscal and physical resources; C. c. academic organization, including the establishment or elimination of colleges and departments and the reorganization reorganiza- tion of the general University and college College academic structure; D. d. admissions procedures and quotas; E. e. student financial aid; F. f. the library, the academic computing center, instrumentation and model facility, audiovisual center, University store, the museum, supporting services, etc. as they affect scholarly activities and research; G. g. administrative procedures and organizational structures; H. h. the appointment and promotion of academic and policy-level administrative officers, including all those at the budget bud- get management level whose functions are University-wide; I. i. the selection of the University President, Xxxxxxx and Vice Presidents whenever those J. offices become vacant or are created; K. j. the regulations concerning, and the awarding of honorary degrees; L. x. the distribution of unrestricted funds made available to the University for discretionary allocation in support of research or scholarly work. 3. The parties recognize that the participation of all faculty in the institutional life of the University strengthens the institution, and therefore departments, schools and colleges shall be encouraged to incorporate part-time faculty colleagues into governance. However, bargaining unit members shall be eligible to be members of and participate, by voting or otherwise, in college, school or department meetings and governance only if, and so far as, authorized by the By-laws and other applicable guidelines of those colleges, schools or departments. Neither a bargaining unit member nor the Union may file a grievance over the membership, participation, and/or voting eligibility specifications set by a department, college, or school. 4. Bargaining unit members shall be eligible to be members of and participate in (by voting or otherwise) the Faculty Senate and its Committees only if, and insofar as, authorized by the Faculty Senate in its Constitution and By-laws as of the date of ratification of this Agreement. Neither a bargaining unit member nor the Union may file a grievance over the membership, participation and/or voting eligibility specifications set by the Faculty Senate. 5. It is further recognized that United Academics, as the elected bargaining agent, retains the exclusive right to negotiate on terms and conditions of employment for members of the bargaining unit. 64. In all cases under Sections sections 1 and 2 of this Article2, the Board or the administration and the Faculty Senate may, if not otherwise specified by University policy, indicate a reasonable time by which the recommendation or advice shall be rendered by the Faculty Senate. Should the administration and the Faculty Senate be unable to reach agreement within one week on what shall be a reasonable time to respond, the administration may set the timetable. Should the recommendation or advice not be rendered by the deadline, the University reserves the right to act without consideration of such recommendation or advice. 75. At least once each semester, the President of United Academics and the Xxxxxxx, or their designees, shall meet and discuss matters related to the administration of the Agreement or other matters of mutual interest or concern. Such discussions discus- sions shall neither substitute for, nor circumvent, the contractual grievance procedure, consultation mechanisms specified elsewhere in the Agreement agreement or otherwise applicable University policy or protocols. Furthermore, such discussion shall not be used for negotiations of any contract Articlesarticles.

FACULTY GOVERNANCE. ‌ 17.1. While the Board, acting directly or through its authorized agents, retains final authority as to all matters of institutional governance, it is recognized that the faculty, acting through the Faculty Senate and its Committees (“Faculty Senate”), is responsible for the review and establishment of policy in those areas specified in the Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws, subject to the approval processes therein specified. These currently include: A. all curricular matters, including establishment, dissolution and substantial changes of degree programs; B. research and scholarship; C. admissions standards and prerequisites; D. requirements for regular certificates and degrees; E. regulations regarding attendance, examinations, grading, scholastic standing and honors; F. teaching quality; G. professional standards and criteria for positions accorded academic rank; H. other academic matters referred to it by the Board of Trustees, the University administration, the faculty of a school, college, department, Extension or the Libraries or other members of the University community; I. approval of the academic calendar prepared by the Registrar. 27.2. While the Board, acting directly or through its authorized agents, retains final authority as to all matters of institutional governance, it is recognized that the faculty, acting through the Faculty Senate and its Committees (“Faculty Senate”), shall review, recommend and participate in the formulation of policy with regard to: A. institutional priorities; B. the allocation and utilization of the University’s human, fiscal and physical resources; C. academic organization, including the establishment or elimination of colleges and departments and the reorganization of the general University and college academic structure; D. admissions procedures and quotas; E. student financial aid; F. the library, the academic computing center, instrumentation and model facility, audiovisual center, University store, the museum, supporting services, etc. as they affect scholarly activities and research; G. administrative procedures and organizational structures; H. the appointment and promotion of academic and policy-level administrative officers, including all those at the budget management level whose functions are University-wide; I. the selection of the University President, Xxxxxxx and Vice Presidents whenever those J. offices become vacant or are created; K. the regulations concerning, and the awarding of honorary degrees; L. the distribution of unrestricted funds made available to the University for discretionary allocation in support of research or scholarly work. 37.3. The parties recognize that the participation of all faculty in the institutional life of the University strengthens the institution, and therefore departmentsDepartments, schools Schools and colleges Colleges shall be encouraged to incorporate part-time faculty colleagues into governance. However, bargaining unit members shall be eligible to be members of and participate, by voting or otherwise, in collegeCollege, school School or department Department meetings and governance only if, and so far as, authorized by the By-laws and other applicable guidelines of those colleges, schools or departments. Neither a bargaining unit member nor the Union may file a grievance over the membership, participation, and/or voting eligibility specifications set by a departmentDepartment, collegeCollege, or schoolSchool. 47.4. Bargaining unit members shall be eligible to be members of and participate in (by voting or otherwise) the Faculty Senate and its Committees only if, and insofar as, authorized by the Faculty Senate in its Constitution and By-laws as of the date of ratification of this Agreement. Neither a bargaining unit member nor the Union may file a grievance over the membership, participation and/or voting eligibility specifications set by the Faculty Senate. 57.5. It is further recognized that United Academics, as the elected bargaining agent, retains the exclusive right to negotiate on terms and conditions of employment for members of the bargaining unit. 67.6. In all cases under Sections 1 and 2 of this Article, the Board or the administration and the Faculty Senate may, if not otherwise specified by University policy, indicate a reasonable time by which the recommendation or advice shall be rendered by the Faculty Senate. Should the administration and the Faculty Senate be unable to reach agreement within one (1) week on what shall be a reasonable time to respond, the administration may set the timetable. Should the recommendation or advice not be rendered by the deadline, the University reserves the right to act without consideration of such recommendation or advice. 77.7. At least once each semester, the President of United Academics and the Xxxxxxx, or their designees, shall meet and discuss matters related to the administration of the Agreement or other matters of mutual interest or concern. Such discussions shall neither substitute for, nor circumvent, the contractual grievance procedure, consultation mechanisms specified elsewhere in the Agreement or otherwise applicable University policy or protocols. Furthermore, such discussion shall not be used for negotiations of any contract Articles.

FACULTY GOVERNANCE. ‌ 17.1. While the Board, acting directly or through its authorized agents, retains final authority as to all matters of institutional governance, it is recognized that the faculty, acting through the Faculty Senate and its Committees (“Faculty Senate”), is responsible for the review and establishment of policy in those areas specified in the Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws, subject to the approval processes therein specified. These currently include: A. all curricular matters, including establishment, dissolution and substantial changes of degree programs; B. research and scholarship; C. admissions standards and prerequisites; D. requirements for regular certificates and degrees; E. regulations regarding attendance, examinations, grading, scholastic standing and honors; F. teaching quality; G. professional standards and criteria for positions accorded academic rank; H. other academic matters referred to it by the Board of Trustees, the University administration, the faculty of a school, college, department, Extension or the Libraries or other members of the University community; I. approval of the academic calendar prepared by the Registrar. 27.2. While the Board, acting directly or through its authorized agents, retains final authority as to all matters of institutional governance, it is recognized that the faculty, acting through the Faculty Senate and its Committees (“Faculty Senate”), shall review, recommend and participate in the formulation of policy with regard to: A. institutional priorities; B. the allocation and utilization of the University’s human, fiscal and physical resources; C. academic organization, including the establishment or elimination of colleges and departments and the reorganization of the general University and college academic structure; D. admissions procedures and quotas; E. student financial aid; F. the library, the academic computing center, instrumentation and model facility, audiovisual center, University store, the museum, supporting services, etc. as they affect scholarly activities and research; G. administrative procedures and organizational structures; H. the appointment and promotion of academic and policy-level administrative officers, including all those at the budget management level whose functions are University-wide; I. the selection of the University President, Xxxxxxx and Vice Presidents whenever those J. offices become vacant or are created; K. the regulations concerning, and the awarding of honorary degrees; L. the distribution of unrestricted funds made available to the University for discretionary allocation in support of research or scholarly work. 37.3. The parties recognize that the participation of all faculty in the institutional life of the University strengthens the institution, and therefore departmentsDepartments, schools Schools and colleges Colleges shall be encouraged to incorporate part-time faculty colleagues into governance. However, bargaining unit members shall be eligible to be members of and participate, by voting or otherwise, in collegeCollege, school School or department Department meetings and governance only if, and so far as, authorized by the By-laws and other applicable guidelines of those colleges, schools or departments. Members of this unit shall be notified of the time and place of department meetings simultaneously with notice to the full-time faculty. Members shall also have access to minutes of all department meetings. Neither a bargaining unit member nor the Union may file a grievance over the membership, participation, and/or voting eligibility specifications set by a departmentDepartment, collegeCollege, or schoolSchool. 47.4. Bargaining unit members shall be eligible to be members of and participate in (by voting or otherwise) the Faculty Senate and its Committees only if, and insofar as, authorized by the Faculty Senate in its Constitution and By-laws as of the date of ratification of this Agreement. Neither a bargaining unit member nor the Union may file a grievance over the membership, participation and/or voting eligibility specifications set by the Faculty Senate. 57.5. It is further recognized that United Academics, as the elected bargaining agent, retains the exclusive right to negotiate on terms and conditions of employment for members of the bargaining unit. 67.6. In all cases under Sections 1 and 2 of this Article, the Board or the administration and the Faculty Senate may, if not otherwise specified by University policy, indicate a reasonable time by which the recommendation or advice shall be rendered by the Faculty Senate. Should the administration and the Faculty Senate be unable to reach agreement within one (1) week on what shall be a reasonable time to respond, the administration may set the timetable. Should the recommendation or advice not be rendered by the deadline, the University reserves the right to act without consideration of such recommendation or advice. 77.7. At least once each semester, the President of United Academics and the Xxxxxxx, or their designees, shall meet and discuss matters related to the administration of the Agreement or other matters of mutual interest or concern. Such discussions shall neither substitute for, nor circumvent, the contractual grievance procedure, consultation mechanisms specified elsewhere in the Agreement or otherwise applicable University policy or protocols. Furthermore, such discussion shall not be used for negotiations of any contract Articles.

FACULTY GOVERNANCE. ‌ 17.1. While the Board, acting directly or through its authorized agents, retains final authority as to all matters of institutional governance, it is recognized that the faculty, acting through the Faculty Senate and its Committees (“Faculty Senate”), is responsible for the review and establishment of policy in those areas specified in the Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws, subject to the approval processes therein specified. These currently include: A. all curricular matters, including establishment, dissolution and substantial changes of degree programs; B. research and scholarship; C. admissions standards and prerequisites; D. requirements for regular certificates and degrees; E. regulations regarding attendance, examinations, grading, scholastic standing and honors; F. teaching quality; G. professional standards and criteria for positions accorded academic rank; H. other academic matters referred to it by the Board of Trustees, the University administration, the faculty of a school, college, department, Extension or the Libraries or other members of the University community; I. approval of the academic calendar prepared by the Registrar. 27.2. While the Board, acting directly or through its authorized agents, retains final authority as to all matters of institutional governance, it is recognized that the faculty, acting through the Faculty Senate and its Committees (“Faculty Senate”), shall review, recommend and participate in the formulation of policy with regard to: A. institutional priorities; B. the allocation and utilization of the University’s human, fiscal and physical resources; C. academic organization, including the establishment or elimination of colleges and departments and the reorganization of the general University and college academic structure; D. admissions procedures and quotas; E. student financial aid; F. the library, the academic computing center, instrumentation and model facility, audiovisual center, University store, the museum, supporting services, etc. as they affect scholarly activities and research; G. administrative procedures and organizational structures; H. the appointment and promotion of academic and policy-level administrative officers, including all those at the budget management level whose functions are University-wide; I. the selection of the University President, Xxxxxxx and Vice Presidents whenever those J. offices become vacant or are created; K. the regulations concerning, and the awarding of honorary degrees; L. the distribution of unrestricted funds made available to the University for discretionary allocation in support of research or scholarly work. 3. The parties recognize that the participation of all faculty in the institutional life of the University strengthens the institution, and therefore departments, schools and colleges shall be encouraged to incorporate part-time faculty colleagues into governance. However, bargaining unit members shall be eligible to be members of and participate, by voting or otherwise, in college, school or department meetings and governance only if, and so far as, authorized by the By-laws and other applicable guidelines of those colleges, schools or departments. Neither a bargaining unit member nor the Union may file a grievance over the membership, participation, and/or voting eligibility specifications set by a department, college, or school. 4. Bargaining unit members shall be eligible to be members of and participate in (by voting or otherwise) the Faculty Senate and its Committees only if, and insofar as, authorized by the Faculty Senate in its Constitution and By-laws as of the date of ratification of this Agreement. Neither a bargaining unit member nor the Union may file a grievance over the membership, participation and/or voting eligibility specifications set by the Faculty Senate. 5. It is further recognized that United Academics, as the elected bargaining agent, retains the exclusive right to negotiate on terms and conditions of employment for members of the bargaining unit. 6. In all cases under Sections 1 and 2 of this Article, the Board or the administration and the Faculty Senate may, if not otherwise specified by University policy, indicate a reasonable time by which the recommendation or advice shall be rendered by the Faculty Senate. Should the administration and the Faculty Senate be unable to reach agreement within one week on what shall be a reasonable time to respond, the administration may set the timetable. Should the recommendation or advice not be rendered by the deadline, the University reserves the right to act without consideration of such recommendation or advice. 7. At least once each semester, the President of United Academics and the Xxxxxxx, or their designees, shall meet and discuss matters related to the administration of the Agreement or other matters of mutual interest or concern. Such discussions shall neither substitute for, nor circumvent, the contractual grievance procedure, consultation mechanisms specified elsewhere in the Agreement or otherwise applicable University policy or protocols. Furthermore, such discussion shall not be used for negotiations of any contract Articles.