Participation in Governance. It is recognized by the parties that a governance system which provides for the exercise of the professional judgment and expertise of the faculty is desirable for the successful operation of the College. The Association recognizes the right of the Board to establish or modify the policies, procedures, and organizational structures of the College so long as such establishment or modification does not alter or change the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in this Agreement. It is also recognized that faculty shall have opportunity to participate in the development and maintenance of the College as an effective organization. The College and the Association agree to promote a collaborative approach to College governance.
Participation in Governance. The Xxxxxxx has chartered an Academic Senate consisting of the Xxxxxxx or designee and non- probationary faculty members and administrators from each division and department in which Teaching Faculty or Academic Professional faculty members are assigned to work. The purpose of the Academic Senate will be to provide faculty input and advice to the administration concerning issues of College-wide educational philosophy, College-wide academic policy, and priorities in the College-wide deployment of capital or financial resources, except as covered by the scope of collective bargaining. At least 75 percent of the members of the Academic Senate shall be faculty representatives. Faculty will select faculty members to serve as members of the Academic Senate, provided Association Executive Officers shall not be eligible to serve in the Academic Senate during their term of office.
A. Program/Department Curriculum The College faculty, as experts in their disciplines, are committed to curriculum decisions that will promote excellence in education and support student success initiatives of the College.
1. Curricular issues for each program or department consist of:
a. Creation, modification and elimination of courses and curricula;
b. Course sequencing;
c. Course syllabi (course description, course pre-requisites, course content and its sequencing, instructional materials, methods of instruction, learning outcomes, and methods of evaluating student achievement);
d. Course delivery method (face-to-face, on-line, hybrid, module, open-entry or defined enrollment) and format (course duration, Learning Communities, etc.); and
e. Class size determinations based on pedagogical, safety, and other relevant considerations.
2. Recommendations for changes in curricular issues may be made by Teaching Faculty members, administrators, or Academic Professionals who actively participate in a program or department at any time, consistent with applicable time constraints and deadlines.
3. Before approving or implementing any substantial change in any listed curricular issues for the program or department, the administrator(s) will notify the program or department faculty of the proposed change(s), provide a written summary of the proposed change(s), and provide them with the opportunity to participate in one or more meetings with the administrator(s) to discuss the proposed change(s). If the discussion meeting is not held during a regularly scheduled program or department meeting, a spe...
Participation in Governance. 11.2.1 In accordance with Education Code Section 87482.8(d), “Part-time faculty should be considered to be an integral part of their departments and given all the rights normally afforded to full-time faculty in the areas of book selection, participation in department activities, and the use of college resources, including, but not necessarily limited to, telephones, copy machines, supplies, office space, mailboxes, clerical staff, library, and professional development.”
11.2.2 Unit Members shall have the right to participate in faculty service beyond their regular assignment. Such service shall include, but not be limited to, course development and grant writing.
Participation in Governance. QHINs, Participants, and Subparticipants shall have the opportunity to engage in governance under the Common Agreement. The RCE shall establish a Transitional Council and then a Governing Council which will be responsible for serving as a resource to the RCE and a forum for orderly and civil discussion of any issues affecting TEFCA Exchange or other issues that may arise under the Common Agreement. The formation, composition, responsibilities, and duration of the Transitional Council and Governing Council shall be set forth in an SOP(s).
Participation in Governance. Policies and procedures for the participation of the Coalition Partners in the Project Advisory Committee and other committees of SCC;
Participation in Governance. QHINs, Participants, and Subparticipants shall have the opportunity to engage in governance under the Common Agreement.
Participation in Governance. Section 1: Shared Governance
A. It is a Federation priority to ensure Adjuncts are given a voice in matters that impact their teaching and student progress in academic programs.
B. To that end, Adjuncts may submit written recommendations regarding matters not already covered by this Agreement that are relevant to their teaching/instructional duties to the department chair or appropriate administrator.
C. The appropriate administrator will give due consideration and will provide a written response to all written recommendations.
