Explores problems with shared governance between administrators and faculty at various colleges and universities, and why Black colleges appear to be more prone to these types of problems. (EV)

Explores negative effects on academic expertise and the academic freedom of faculty when governing boards and administrators look to the corporate world for organizational models. (EV)

Explores the role and importance of faculty governance based on personal experience at the University of California, Berkeley (which has one of the country's strongest faculty governance systems) and the University of Michigan (with a weaker system more representative of national norms). Discusses the increasing market-related obstacles to…

Explores how boards of trustees and presidents have long struggled to find the best ways to consult faculty and to work with faculty governance bodies. Discusses some of the current complications with faculty senates, including their complex history and splits within the faculty, and relates some of their successes. (EV)

The University of Minnesota's University Senate was established in 1912. At the time the proposal to expand it was developed in 2003, the senate had two subordinate bodies, the Faculty Senate and the Student Senate. Although the subordinate bodies could and did take action on their own, most of their actions were subject to final approval by the…

This paper responds to Resolution 9.05 Fall 2007, calling for an update of the Academic Senate's 1996 paper Program Review: Developing a Faculty Driven Process in the light of recent accreditation changes and other emerging issues. This paper has been written to expand on the best elements of the 1996 paper and to stand on its own without…

This report outlines the history of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) from its inception in 1963 to 1997. The Senate has its roots in Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 48, which specified that the State Board of Education provide for the establishment of academic senates "...for the purposes of representing…

The faculty parliamentarian is becoming more important as concern for proper procedure and due process is growing on college campuses. The role of the parliamentarian is entirely advisory. This person should work closely with the presiding officer, be available to members and committees for consulting, and give opinions only when called upon or to…

Described in detail are the governance patterns on 30 campuses, including state, comprehensive, and research universities, independent institutions, and general baccalaureate colleges. The extent to which new forms of governance have realized their objectives is shown, the implications for other institutions are pointed out, and recommendations…

The working relationship between the bargaining agent, AAUP, and the traditional governance body, the faculty senate at Southern Connecticut State University, is described. (MLW)

This paper discusses three ways of structuring community college governmental bodies and describes the benefits of a combined approach to governance. To remain true to their purpose of serving the community, governing bodies for two-year colleges must consist of representatives from the surrounding community. Although community college governing…

Higher education institutions rely increasingly on their faculty to create, implement, and validate administrative decisions. As a result, the position of faculty governance body leader provides a meaningful example of the type of faculty member who becomes involved in campus activities outside the normal workload. This study examined the work…

This publication is part of a series that addresses the distinguishing characteristics of academic trusteeship and is intended to strengthen the effectiveness of governing boards and trustees of higher education institutions. The introductory section outlines the characteristics of a good set of bylaws and the assumptions behind the illustrative…

Discusses the issue of faculty unionization on college campuses. The case of Yeshiva University is presented as the future of unions in the 1980s is considered by the Supreme Court. (SA)

The senate of the University of Maryland at College Park includes representatives of the entire campus community. The involvement of all constituencies is useful: decisions and policies made result from full information and discussion; there are no decision surprises; and there is strong administrative commitment to act on policies adopted. (MSE)