Shared Governance. Given the variety and complexity of tasks associated with institutions of higher education, both parties recognize the indispensable interdependence among the governing Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, and students. Given the multitude of challenges facing academe, both parties recognize that all four constituent groups have knowledge, skills, and competencies that can and should be exercised for addressing said challenges. It is further agreed that such collaborative effort in advancing the institution necessitates adequate communication among all aforementioned groups and full opportunity for appropriate joint planning and decision-making.
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