BYLAWS OF THE FACULTY ORGANIZATION OF THE COLLEGE OF NURSING PREAMBLE

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1 BYLAWS OF THE FACULTY ORGANIZATION OF THE COLLEGE OF NURSING PREAMBLE The Faculty Organization of the College of Nursing recognizes and endorses the following rules as set forth in the Operations Manual of the University of Iowa: Operations Manual (III.15.1). The basic functions of the University are the advancement and dissemination of knowledge, the development of critical intelligence, and the education of citizens and professional workers for the society of which the University is a part. The indispensable condition for the successful discharge of these functions is an atmosphere of intellectual freedom. Unless he or she is free to pursue the quest for knowledge and understanding, wherever it may lead, and to report and discuss the findings, whatever they may be, the University faculty member cannot properly perform his or her work. As a participant in an enterprise that depends on freedom for its health and integrity, the faculty member has a special interest in promoting conditions of free inquiry and furthering public understanding of academic freedom. Operations Manual (III.15.5.e, f). Recognizing the importance of order within the institution, [members observe] the regulations of the University, but in no way [abdicate] their right to attempt to reform those regulations by any appropriate, orderly means. Effective faculty participation in governance... promotes academic freedom and the goals of the institution. Each faculty member should take part in his or her institution s decision-making process to the best of his or her ability and should accept a fair share of the faculty s responsibility for day-to-day operations. In applying the above principles, the Faculty Organization recognizes that membership in the Faculty Organization of the University of Iowa College of Nursing, including all councils, committees, and subcommittees listed in these Bylaws, constitutes a social contract among the members. ARTICLE I Name The name of this society shall be the Faculty Organization. ARTICLE II Object The object of this society shall be to develop and maintain high quality educational programs; to promote the teaching, scholarship, practice, and service mission of the College of Nursing; and to promote faculty welfare and development. 1

2 ARTICLE III Powers and Duties Section 1. Self-governance. The Organization governs itself through its Bylaws, which cannot be altered without its consent. Section 2. Autonomy. The Organization operates autonomously within the limits of its authority. Section 3. The Faculty Organization shall establish the philosophy and mission of the College of Nursing. Section 4. The Faculty Organization shall establish the philosophy, goals and objectives of the educational programs; the curricula design and evaluation; and policies and practices related to student admission, retention, progression, and graduation. Section 5. The Faculty Organization shall recommend to the Dean of the College of Nursing policies which promote achievement of the teaching, scholarship, practice, and service missions of the College of Nursing. Section 6. The Faculty Organization shall establish the criteria for reappointment, promotion and tenure and membership of Peer Groups. The Faculty Organization shall establish procedures for Peer Group evaluation of faculty for reappointment, promotion, and tenure. However, no such policy shall permit the Faculty Organization to violate the rules set forth in the Operations Manual regarding the prohibition against clinical track faculty voting on the reappointment, tenure, or promotion of any tenured or tenure track faculty member (Operations Manual, III.10.9). Section 7. The Faculty Organization shall recommend to the Dean of the College of Nursing policies concerned with faculty welfare and development. ARTICLE IV Members Section 1. Membership of the College of Nursing Faculty Organization. 1.1 Qualifications: Primary faculty appointment in the College of Nursing Academic status and rank of Associate, Clinical Track Instructor, Clinical Track Assistant Professor, Clinical Track Associate Professor, Clinical Track Professor, Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Tenured Associate Professor, or Tenured Professor. 2

3 1.2 Benefits Equality of representation. All members are equal regardless of academic rank or title. All members may vote on all matters using the discretion identified in the section on responsibilities without fear of intimidation or retaliation Equality of voice. All members of the Organization are equally entitled to participate in debate regardless of rank or title without fear of intimidation or retaliation. 1.3 Responsibilities Attendance: Members of the Faculty Organization and of all councils, committees, and subcommittees identified in these Bylaws (referred to hereafter as the Organization) will attend all meetings except in unusual circumstances. Members who must be excused from meetings will notify the Chair in writing. Some members of the Organization are unable to attend regularly scheduled meetings due to ongoing conflicts with teaching responsibilities. Those members will notify the Chair in writing once, preferably before the first Organization meeting of the affected semester, and will be excused for the duration of the semester Preparation: Members of the Organization who attend meetings either in person or via distance technology will prepare for meetings in advance. Preparation includes careful reading of all related documents including but not limited to motions and the minutes of previous meetings Informed participation Familiarity with the Bylaws. Members will be familiar with the Bylaws of the Organization as they pertain to the conduct of debate and to the matter in question Judicious restraint in debate. Members of the Organization will limit their participation in debate to those matters on which they are well informed and which, in their judgment, are relevant to their roles Judicious restraint in voting. Members will abstain from voting on matters on which they lack requisite expertise or information Decorum in debate. Consistent with Robert's Rules of Order (43), members will confine their remarks to the merits of the question, refrain from attacking another member's motives or standing within the Organization, refrain from speaking on prior actions not pending, and refrain from any actions that disturb the assembly. In the exchange of criticisms and ideas, members should show due respect for the rights of others to express differing opinions; however, vigorous debate and criticism are not to be viewed as lack of respect (Operations Manual, III.15.4) Adherence to the Bylaws: Members of the Organization will be familiar with the Bylaws of the Organization and abide by their provisions. Interpretation of existing Bylaws by chairs is permitted when the Bylaws are ambiguous or no Bylaw seems 3

4 applicable. Members of the Organization will abide by the Bylaws as written or amended by the members of the Organization. Section 1. Offices ARTICLE V Offices and Elections 1.1 Offices to be Elected: The following offices will be filled by election from the voting membership of Faculty Organization: Chairs and Co-Chairs of the Faculty Organization and the Councils; Chairs of the Peer Group, Technology Committee and Diversity Committee, and members of the Councils. 1.2 Qualifications Chair and Co-Chair of the Faculty Organization: Member of the Faculty Organization, status of either clinical track faculty or tenured faculty, and rank of associate professor or professor. Faculty members with an administrative appointment of 50% or greater are not eligible to be Chair or Co-Chair of the Faculty Organization Chairs and Co-Chairs of Councils: Member of the Faculty Organization, status of either clinical track faculty or tenured faculty, and rank of associate professor or professor. Faculty members with an administrative appointment of 50% or greater are not eligible to be Chair or Co-Chair of a Council Chair of Peer Group: Member of the Faculty Organization, status of tenured faculty, and rank of professor. Faculty members with an administrative appointment of 50% or greater are not eligible to be Chair of Peer Group Chair of the Technology Committee: Member of the Faculty Organization, status of either clinical track faculty or tenure-track/tenured faculty, and rank of professor, associate professor, or assistant professor. To be eligible to be Chair of the Technology Committee, an assistant professor must have been reappointed following his or her third year review. Faculty members with an administrative appointment of 50% or greater are not eligible to be Chair of the Technology Committee Chair of the Diversity Committee: Member of the Faculty Organization, status of either clinical track faculty or tenure-track/tenured faculty, and rank of professor, associate professor, or assistant professor. To be eligible to be Chair of the Diversity Committee, an assistant professor must have been reappointed following his or her third year review. Faculty members with an administrative appointment of 50% or greater are not eligible to be Chair of the Diversity Committee Council Members: Member of the Faculty Organization. Faculty members with an administrative appointment of 50% or greater are not eligible to be members of 4

5 Councils. 1.3 Responsibilities Chair of the Faculty Organization: Preside at Faculty Organization meetings Encourage full participation of all voting members Ensure compliance with the University Operations Manual on matters of academic freedom and participation in governance Ensure compliance with the Faculty Organization Bylaws. Interpretation of existing Bylaws is permitted when the Bylaws are ambiguous or no Bylaw seems applicable Ensure compliance with Roberts Rules of Orders except when superseded by provisions in the Operations Manual or the Bylaws Facilitate discussion of issues that are relevant to the Faculty Organization and the mission of the College Prepare meeting notices, finalize agendas, and edit the minutes of previous meetings prior to distribution Represent the Faculty Organization in monthly Governance Leadership Committee meetings and facilitate communication across the Councils, committees, and subcommittees of Faculty Organization Review the work of Councils and make recommendations Identify, when necessary, the need for ad hoc subcommittees or working groups Ensure that decisions made by the Faculty Organization are communicated to and carried out by the appropriate faculty and/or staff. Submit for review decisions that require approval outside of the College of Nursing or communicate the Faculty Organization decision to the appropriate person or organization that is responsible for obtaining approval Report to the faculty what actions were taken or what outcomes were achieved in regards to decisions made by the Faculty Organization For standing committees that report directly to the Faculty Organization, identify member positions with terms that expire at the end of the academic year. Announce future vacancies in the membership of the standing committees to the faculty and staff of the College of Nursing. Identify candidates for these positions and report the list of candidates to the Governance Leadership Committee Co-Chair of the Faculty Organization 5

6 Assume the responsibilities of the Chair of Faculty Organization as requested by the Chair of Faculty Organization or in the absence of the Chair of the Faculty Organization Assume additional responsibilities as requested by the Chair of the Faculty Organization In the event that the Chair resigns or otherwise becomes unable or ineligible to continue as Chair, accept promotion to Chair of the Faculty Organization for the remainder of the exiting Chair s term Chairs of Councils Preside at all Council meetings Encourage full participation of all voting members Ensure compliance with the University Operations Manual on matters of academic freedom and participation in governance Ensure compliance with the Faculty Organization Bylaws. Interpretation of existing Bylaws is permitted when the Bylaws are ambiguous or no Bylaw seems applicable, provided that the Chairs decisions do not conflict with or infringe on the powers and duties of other governance bodies Ensure compliance with Roberts Rules of Orders except when superseded by provisions in the Operations Manual or the Bylaws Facilitate discussion of issues that are relevant to the Council and the mission of the College Prepare meeting notices, finalize agendas, and edit the minutes of previous meetings prior to distribution Represent the Councils in monthly Governance Leadership Committee meetings, promote shared communication and cooperation between Councils and Committees, and facilitate coordination among Councils and committees In collaboration with Council Chairs, establish priorities for the Faculty Organization for the academic year Identify, when necessary, the need for ad hoc subcommittees or working groups Co-Chairs of Councils Assume the responsibilities of the Chair of the Council as requested by the Chair of the Council or in the absence of the Chair of the Council Participate in fulfilling the responsibilities of the Council as requested by the Chair 6

7 or jointly decided by the Council In the event that the Chair resigns or otherwise becomes unable or ineligible to continue as Chair, accept promotion to Chair of the Council for the remainder of the exiting Chair s term Members of Councils Participate in fulfilling the responsibilities of the Council as requested by the Chair or Co-Chair of the Council or jointly decided by the Council Chairs of Standing Committees Preside at all committee meetings Encourage full participation of all voting members Ensure compliance with the University Operations Manual on matters of academic freedom and participation in governance Ensure compliance with the Faculty Organization Bylaws. Interpretation of existing Bylaws is permitted when the Bylaws are ambiguous or no Bylaw seems applicable, provided that the Chairs decisions do not conflict with or infringe on the powers and duties of other governance bodies Ensure compliance with Roberts Rules of Orders except when superseded by provisions in the Operations Manual or the Bylaws Facilitate discussion of issues that are relevant to the committee and the mission of the College Prepare meeting notices, finalize agendas, and edit the minutes of previous meetings prior to distribution Identify, when necessary, the need for ad hoc subcommittees or working groups Co-Chairs of Standing Committees Assume the responsibilities of the Chair of the committee as requested by the Chair of the committee or in the absence of the Chair of the committee Participate in fulfilling the responsibilities of the Council as requested by the Chair or jointly decided by the Council. Section 2. Election Procedure: 2.1. Nomination Procedure: The Nominating Subcommittee of the Council on Faculty shall prepare a ballot containing at least three names, whenever possible, for each position to be filled by election. This ballot shall be presented at the Faculty Organization meeting. 7

8 The election of Chairs, Co-Chairs, and Council members shall occur during the Spring semester of the current Chairs, Co-Chairs, or Council member s last year Candidates shall indicate their willingness to serve if elected prior to having their names placed on the ballot At the Faculty Organization meeting when the ballot is presented, additional nominations may be made from the floor provided the person nominated consents to serve if elected Positions for which there are no nominations will be filled by appointment by the Council on Faculty, prior to the end of the academic year Election Procedure: The Council on Faculty shall direct that a ballot be prepared and distributed to each voting member within three working days of the adjournment of the meeting at which the ballot was presented. Voters shall submit their ballots via a secure method to the Office of the Dean by the date specified on the ballot. Voting may also take place electronically. The Dean s office will post the ballot online within three working days of the adjournment of the meeting at which the ballot was presented. Voting members will be notified electronically where the ballot may be found and the date by which the ballot must be completed. The Dean s Office will submit the results and the web link to the Chair of the Council on Faculty. The faculty will be notified of election results from the Chair of the Council on Faculty. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected. In case of a tie, the winner shall be determined by lot. The results of the election balloting shall be recorded in the minutes of the Faculty Organization meeting following the election. Records of election shall be preserved for one year after the election and then be destroyed. Section 3. Positions, Terms, and Vacancies 3.1 Persons may only be nominated for one elected Council position (Chair, Co-Chair, or member in one Council) in each election. 3.2 Current Council members, Co-Chairs, or Chairs with unexpired terms: Resigning an unexpired Council position in order to be nominated for a different Council position is strongly discouraged. In order to be nominated and placed on the ballot for a different Council position, a current Council member, Co-Chair, or Chair with an unexpired term must resign his or her current position, effective at the end of the academic year, before being nominated for a different Council position Persons who hold an elected or appointed position with a remaining term, other than a Council position Persons who hold elected or appointed positions, other than Council positions, and who are considering nomination for a Council position must determine their intent to maintain their current position(s) prior to nomination for a Council position. 8

9 Persons who intend to resign their current position(s) in the event that they would be elected to a Council position must resign those positions prior to nomination for a Council position, resignation to be effective at the end of the academic year Persons who do not resign their current position(s) (other than Council positions) prior to nomination for a Council position will be expected to fulfill the remaining term(s) of their current position(s). 3.3 Persons may serve in only one elected Council position (Chair, Co-Chair, or member) at a time. 3.2 Elected officers may serve no more than three consecutive terms, with the exception of the Chair of Peer Groups, who may be re-elected indefinitely. 3.3 Terms of Office: All elected Chairs, Co-Chairs, and members of Councils shall serve for a three year term. The terms of one-third of all members of Council positions will expire each year. 3.4 Terms of elected positions shall commence at the beginning of the fall semester. Persons holding elected positions shall serve until their successors have been elected and taken office. Business related to Faculty Governance that occurs during the summer months will be attended to by the Governance Leadership Committee. 3.5 Vacancies occurring in elected positions shall be filled by appointment by the Council on Faculty to complete the unexpired term. Vacancies occurring in elected positions due to a leave of absence shall be filled by appointment by the Council on Faculty for the period of the leave. ARTICLE VI Meetings of the Faculty Organization Section 1. Regular meetings shall be held at least three times each semester during the academic year on a date and at a time set by the Chair and called at least ten days in advance by the Chair. Section 2. Special meetings may be called by the Chair, the Dean of the College of Nursing or by any of the Councils and shall be called and held within ten days upon the written request of at least ten voting members. Such requests shall be presented to the Council on Faculty. Section 3. All meetings shall be open. Any guest may be recognized to speak by the Chair. Section 4. Presiding Officer: The Chair shall preside at all Faculty Organization meetings. In the absence of the Chair, the Co-Chair shall be the presiding officer. In special circumstances, the President of the University or a designee may call a special meeting of the Faculty Organization and preside over such meeting. 9

10 Section 5. Parliamentarian: The Chair may appoint a parliamentarian or the membership may request a parliamentarian. Section 6. Quorum: Fifty percent of the voting membership shall constitute a quorum. Voting members on leave of absence will not be part of the quorum count if not present. Unless the point of no quorum is raised at a meeting, no action taken at that meeting shall be invalid for the lack of a quorum, provided the action taken shall have been proposed in the agenda of the meeting sent to members of the Faculty Organization. Raising the point of no quorum shall not invalidate any previous action. Section 7. Rules of Order: The business of this organization shall be conducted according to Roberts Rules of Order, current edition. Section 8. Voting: 8.1. Voting on main motions will be decided by a majority vote of those present and voting unless otherwise specified in these Bylaws. Voting may be accomplished by hands, secret ballot, or electronic technology as decided by the Chair or moved by the voting members By majority vote of those present at a meeting of the Faculty Organization, electronic voting on a motion before the Faculty Organization can be authorized. The voting period for electronic voting shall be no fewer than seven days and no more than ten days from the date the motion is opened for voting In the interval between meetings, the Councils may authorize and conduct referendum voting by paper or electronic ballot on matters of importance to the Councils functioning. A majority vote of the voting members shall direct the action on the matter presented for vote. Reporting and recording of referendum votes will occur at the next meeting of the respective Council In the interval between meetings, the Councils may authorize and conduct a paper or electronic poll to determine direction on matters of importance to the Council s functioning. Such polling will not constitute official action of the voting body. Section 9. Agenda, Minutes, Materials, and Reports: 9.1. The agenda for the meetings of the Faculty Organization shall be prepared by the Chair and the agenda and any accompanying materials shall be distributed to all members at least four days prior to the meeting, except in the event of a special meeting, where the agenda and materials will accompany the call to the meeting. In special circumstances, items and materials may be added to the agenda at the discretion of the presiding officer within the four days prior to the meeting The Chair shall be responsible for seeing that the minutes of the Faculty Organization meetings are recorded, distributed to members of the Faculty Organization, and approved by a majority vote of the members of the Faculty Organization. Minutes must record all actions taken. A permanent file of minutes shall be maintained by the Office of the Dean. 10

11 ARTICLE VII Governance Leadership Committee Section 1. Membership: 1.1 The Chair of the Governance Leadership Committee will be the current Chair of the Faculty Organization 1.2 Members will include the Chairs of the three Councils. 1.3 Administrative Advisor: Dean of the College of Nursing Section 2. Powers and Duties 2.1 Shall identify priority areas for the Faculty Organization and the Councils for each academic year. 2.2 Shall set goals for the Faculty Organization and Councils; identify strategies to achieve those goals; and evaluate progress towards achieving those goals. 2.3 Shall ensure communication, cooperation, and coordinated efforts across the Councils. 2.4 Shall report to the Faculty Organization and the Councils at least once per semester on progress towards achieving priority goals. 2.5 Shall collaborate with the Dean of the College of Nursing to achieve the mission of the College in teaching, research, and service. 2.6 Shall evaluate mechanisms of shared governance in the College and report annually on collaborative strategies to the Administration and the Faculty Organization 2.7 Shall appoint standing committee and subcommittee chairs and members. Chairs and members will be selected from a list of eligible and willing faculty provided by the Chair of each Council for the subcommittees supervised by that Council and by the Chair of the Faculty Organization for the standing committees. In appointing persons for positions, shall comply with standards mandated by external credentialing bodies. Section 3. Meetings 3.1 Regular meetings shall be held at least once per month during the academic year provided there are items of business to be presented. Issues arising during the summer will be attended to by the Governance Leadership Committee. 3.2 All meetings of the Governance Leadership Committee, except those declared to be in executive session, are open. Non-members of the committee may speak when recognized by the presiding officer. 11

12 3.3 A majority of the voting members constitutes a quorum at any meeting of the committee. Unless the point of no quorum is raised at the meeting, no action taken at that meeting shall be invalid for the lack of a quorum, provided the action taken shall have been proposed in the agenda of the meeting sent to members. Raising the point of no quorum shall not invalidate any previous action. 3.4 Voting on main motions will be decided by a majority vote of those present and voting. 3.5 The committee shall determine its recorder. The minutes of the meetings shall be prepared by the recorder and distributed to members of the committee. Minutes must record all action taken. A permanent file of minutes shall be maintained by the Office of the Dean. ARTICLE VIII Councils There shall be the following Councils of the Faculty Organization of the College of Nursing: Council on Curriculum, Council on Students, and Council on Faculty. Section 1. All Councils: 1.1 Membership Officers will include the Chair and Co-Chair Three voting members will be elected from eligible members of the Faculty Organization. At least one member of each Council must be clinical track faculty and at least one member must be tenure track or tenured faculty Advisors, as specifically indicated for each Council. Advisors are non-voting members of the Councils who are invited by the Chair to provide expertise and information to the Council Council members who later become ineligible to be members of the Faculty Organization or who acquire a 50% or greater administrative appointment may not be members of Councils. In that case, the elected position shall become vacant and shall be filled as provided for in these Bylaws. 1.2 Powers The Councils may establish ad hoc and subcommittees, determine their powers and duties, and disband said bodies as indicated. Persons who are not members of the Faculty Organization may also be appointed as members to these bodies Subcommittee membership 12

13 Councils will identify positions within the subcommittees supervised by that Council whose terms are expiring at the end of that academic year Councils will announce to the faculty a list of open subcommittee positions Councils will identify persons who are willing to be appointed to the subcommittees they supervise and will provide this list to the Governance Leadership Committee. In identifying persons eligible for subcommittee positions, Councils shall comply with standards mandated by external credentialing bodies Each Council will have additional powers, pursuant to their purpose, as described in the sections of the Bylaws specific to each Council. 1.3 Meetings Meetings shall be held at least two times a month during the academic year provided there are items of business to be presented. Issues arising during the summer will be referred to the Governance Leadership Committee All meetings of the Councils, except those declared to be in executive session, are open. Non-members of the Councils may speak when recognized by the presiding officer A majority of the voting members constitutes a quorum at any meeting of a Council or a standing subcommittee. Unless the point of no quorum is raised at the meeting, no action taken at that meeting shall be invalid for the lack of a quorum, provided the action taken shall have been proposed in the agenda of the meeting sent to members of the Council or standing subcommittee. Raising the point of no quorum shall not invalidate any previous action Voting on main motions will be decided by a majority vote of those present and voting Each Council shall determine its recorder. The minutes of the meetings shall be prepared by the recorder and distributed to members of the respective Council. Minutes must record all action taken. A permanent file of minutes shall be maintained by the Office of the Dean. Section 2. Council on Curriculum: 2.1 Advisors Lecturer and Assistants in Instruction advisors: Invited by the Chair as needed to provide expertise in the Academic programs in which they teach College of Nursing Faculty with administrative positions will be invited by the Chair as needed to provide expertise Staff advisors: Representatives from Student Services invited by the Chair as needed to provide expertise. 13

14 2.2 Powers and Duties: Shall present to the Faculty Organization recommendations related to the academic programs Philosophy, goals, and objectives Curricula design and curriculum evaluation Shall advise the College of Nursing Administrative officers regarding matters related to academic programs Shall identify the need for, establish, and appoint members to ad-hoc subcommittees. 2.3 Standing Forums: There shall be the following standing Forums of the Council on Curriculum: BSN/RN-BSN, DNP, and PhD, each representing these academic programs Membership Chair: Elected by the voting members of the Forum for a three year term. Election will occur in the April meeting of the Forum during the last year of the Chair s term. Nominations for Chair of the Forum will be sought during the March meeting of the forum. The Chair of each Forum must be a voting member of the Faculty Organization and have teaching experience in that academic program or routinely advise students in that academic program Members: For each Forum, membership shall be comprised of all voting members of the Faculty Organization who: have teaching experience in that academic program, or who routinely advise students in that academic program, or who serve on final projects or dissertation committees for that academic program Student Representatives: One student from each academic program in the forum which is responsible for that academic program. Student representatives will be appointed annually by the undergraduate or graduate student organization associated with that academic program College of Nursing Faculty with administrative positions will be invited by the Chair as needed to provide expertise Powers and Duties: Shall present to the appropriate subcommittee, committee, Council, or to the Faculty Organization recommendations related to the academic programs Shall identify the need for, establish, and appoint members to ad-hoc subcommittees Meetings 14

15 Meetings shall be held at least once a month during the academic year, provided there are items of business to be presented All meetings of the Forums, except those declared to be in executive session, are open. Non-members of the Forums may speak when recognized by the presiding officer. Section 3. Council on Students: 3.1 Advisors Lecture and Assistants in Instruction advisors: Invited by the Chair as needed to provide expertise in the Academic programs in which they teach College of Nursing Faculty with administrative positions will be invited by the Chair as needed to provide expertise Staff advisors: Representatives from Student Services invited by the Chair as needed to provide expertise. 3.2 Powers and Duties: Shall present to the Faculty Organization recommendations related to admission, progression, and graduation from the academic programs: Admission criteria Standards for student evaluation Standards for program progression Criteria for program graduation Shall advise the Dean, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs, Director of the DNP Programs, Director of the PhD program, Director of the Nurse Anesthetist Program and representatives from the Office of Student Services regarding matters related to student admissions, progression, evaluation, and graduation as appropriate Shall identify the need for, establish, and appoint members to ad-hoc subcommittees Shall oversee and establish policies and procedures for Standing Subcommittees. 3.3 Standing Subcommittees: Meetings: Meetings of the Standing Subcommittees shall be held as needed during the academic year when there are items of business to be presented Hearing Panel 15

16 Membership: the Chair of the Council on Students shall appoint three College of Nursing faculty members and one representative student to the Hearing Panel when a student issue arises and requires the Hearing Panel Chair: the Hearing Panel will select one of the three faculty to serve as chairperson Powers and Duties: The Hearing Panel will adjudicate student appeals of faculty decisions regarding academic misconduct in accordance with the Undergraduate Student Code of Academic and Professional Behavior Scholarship Subcommittee Membership Chair and members will serve for a three year term. Total numbers of the membership will be based on the workload of the committee and determined by the Council on Students Administrative and Staff Advisors: the Honors Program Advisor, the Dean, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Director of DNP Programs, Director of the PhD Program, Director of External Affairs, and student services staff members will advise committee members on matters related to scholarship decisions Powers and Duties Shall review applicants for College of Nursing scholarships and awards and forward recommendations to the Dean BSN Subcommittee Membership Chair and members will serve for a three year term Members should have teaching experience within the BSN program or be appointed based on external certification/program requirements or other expertise. Total numbers of the membership will be based on the workload of the committee and determined by the Council on Students Advisors: the Dean, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs and representatives from the Office of Student Services shall advise committee members on matters related to student admission and progression Powers and Duties Shall review applicants for admission to the program and forward 16

17 recommendations to the Dean Shall communicate to the Council on Students concerns and recommendations regarding policies and practices governing student admission to and progression through the undergraduate program RN-BSN Subcommittee Membership Chair and members will serve for a three year term Members should have teaching experience within the program or be appointed based on external certification/program requirements or other expertise. Total numbers of the membership will be based on the workload of the committee and determined by the Council on Students Advisors: Dean, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs and representatives from the Office of Student Services shall advise committee members on matters related to student admission and progression Powers and Duties Shall review applicants for admission to the program and forward recommendations to the Dean Shall communicate to the Council on Students concerns and recommendations regarding policies and practices governing student admission to and progression through the undergraduate program CNL Subcommittee Membership Chair and members will serve for a three year term Members should have teaching experience within the program or be appointed based on external certification/program requirements or other expertise. Total numbers of the membership will be based on the workload of the committee and determined by the Council on Students Advisors: the Dean, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and representatives from the Office of Student Services shall advise committee members on matters related to student admission and progression Powers and Duties Shall review applicants for admission to the program and forward 17

18 recommendations to the Dean Shall communicate to the Council on Students concerns and recommendations regarding policies and practices governing student admission to and progression through the CNL program DNP Subcommittee Membership Chair and members will serve for a three year term. Membership shall include a minimum of one faculty member from each of the DNP specialty programs who is currently certified in that specialty area of practice Members should have teaching experience within the program or be appointed based on external certification/program requirements or other expertise. Total numbers of the membership will be based on the workload of the committee and determined by the Council on Students Advisors: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Director of the DNP Programs, and representatives from the Office of Student Services shall advise committee members on matters related to student admission and progression Powers and Duties Shall review applicants for admission to the program and forward recommendations to the Dean Shall communicate to the Council on Students concerns and recommendations regarding policies and practices governing student admission to and progression through the program PhD Subcommittee Membership Chair and members will serve for a three year term Members should have teaching experience within the program or be appointed based on external certification/program requirements or other expertise. Total numbers of the membership will be based on the workload of the committee and determined by the Council on Students Advisors: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate Dean for Faculty, Associate Dean for Research, Director of the PhD program, and a representative from the Office of Student Services shall advise committee members on matters related to student admission and progression. 18

19 Powers and Duties Shall review applicants for admission to the program and forward recommendations to the Dean Shall communicate to the Council on Students concerns and recommendations regarding policies and practices governing student admission to and progression through the program. Section 4. Council on Faculty: 4.1 Advisors College of Nursing Faculty with administrative positions will be invited by the Chair as needed to provide expertise Lecturer Advisors: Invited by the chair as needed to provide information on their teaching experiences and work environment. 4.2 Powers and Duties: Shall present to the Faculty Organization recommendations, in keeping with the University guidelines, related to the policies and procedures relevant to faculty welfare and faculty development in the College of Nursing, including reappointment and promotion Shall act within established policies on matters related to faculty welfare Shall consider and dispose of matters related to faculty welfare presented to it for consideration by any member of the faculty Shall present to the Faculty Organization recommendations related to guidelines, policies and procedures relevant to faculty recruitment, selection, appointment, promotion and retention including post-tenure review Shall advise the College of Nursing administrative officers regarding faculty welfare concerns Shall promote activities which will assist faculty development related to such areas as teaching, scholarship, and service Shall be responsible for preparing a ballot to be presented to the Faculty Organization and for implementing the election process as described in these Bylaws Shall name persons to fill vacancies in Council positions as described in these Bylaws and make such other appointments as are requested Shall plan and conduct self-study reports in collaboration with the other Councils. 19

20 Shall recommend to the Faculty Organization Bylaws revisions. 4.3 Meetings Meetings shall be held at least two times a month during the academic year provided there are items of business to be presented. Issues arising during the summer will be referred to the Governance Leadership Committee to manage. 4.4 Standing Subcommittees: Meetings: Meetings of the Standing Subcommittees shall be held as needed during the academic year when there are items of business to be presented Nominating Subcommittee Membership: Shall consist of a Chair and three members who each shall serve three year terms Powers and Duties Shall identify elected positions with terms expiring at the end of the academic year Shall announce to the faculty the elected positions that will be open for nominations Shall accept and seek nominations for elected positions with terms expiring at the end of the academic year Shall prepare and present to the Council on Faculty a ballot for the annual elections of the organization Awards Subcommittee Membership: Shall consist of a Chair and at least two members who each shall serve three year terms. The membership shall be composed of a tenure track faculty member, a clinical track faculty member, and a lecturer, any one of which may be Chair of the Subcommittee. The Associate Dean for Faculty shall participate as an advisor Powers and duties: Expand and maintain an up-to-date database of awards for all faculty, with secretarial support from the Office of Faculty Services Promote a culture of recognition/awards at the College of Nursing Identify colleagues to nominate for available awards 20

21 Track annual progress related to the number of nominations made and awards received Facilitate the nomination process Review ways to recognize clinical and community partners who contribute in significant ways to the education of our students Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Policies Subcommittee Membership: The Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Policies Subcommittee shall consist of a Chair and three members who each shall serve three-year terms Powers and Duties Shall review reappointment and promotion policy and procedures, and criteria for reappointment and promotion on an annual basis Shall recommend to Council on Faculty changes to reappointment, promotion, and tenure policy and procedures, and criteria for reappointment, promotion and tenure Shall meet with candidates for reappointment and promotion in the Spring semester preceding the reappointment and promotion decisions to provide an orientation to the reappointment and promotion process Shall review post-tenure policy and procedures on an annual basis Shall meet with post-tenure review candidates in the Spring semester preceding the review to provide orientation to the process By-laws Subcommittee The Bylaws Subcommittee shall consist of a Chair and three members who each shall serve three year terms Powers and Duties: Shall review Faculty Organization By-laws on an annual basis Shall recommend changes to By-laws to the Council on Faculty. ARTICLE IX Standing Committees of the Faculty Organization There shall be the following Standing Committees of the Faculty Organization of the College of 21

22 Nursing: Peer Group, Diversity Committee, and Technology Committee. Section 1. Peer Group 1.1 Membership: As stated in the College of Nursing s Promotion and Tenure Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the policies and procedures of the University. 1.2 Powers and Duties: As stated in the College of Nursing s Promotion and Tenure Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the policies and procedures of the University. 1.3 Meetings: To occur as stated in the College of Nursing s Promotion and Tenure Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the policies and procedures of the University. Section 2. Diversity Committee 2.1 Membership: The Chair of the Diversity Committee will be elected by the voting members of the Faculty Organization for a three year term The Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee will be the Diversity Officer of the College of Nursing Members will be appointed by the Governance Leadership Committee. At a minimum, the committee shall have one tenure-track/tenured faculty member, one clinical track faculty member, and one staff member, in addition to the Chair and Co-Chair. Additional members may be appointed Advisors Student advisors, one from each academic program, will be appointed annually by undergraduate and graduate student organizations College of Nursing Faculty with administrative positions will be invited by the Chair as needed to provide expertise Staff advisors will include representatives from Student Services Terms: Appointed members shall serve a three-year term and may be reappointed. The committee membership will have a staggered rotation system. 2.2 Powers and Duties Shall present recommendations related to the diversity and inclusiveness of the faculty, staff, and students in the College of Nursing to the Councils on Curriculum, Faculty, and Student Affairs Shall advise the College of Nursing Administrative officers regarding matters related to the diversity and inclusiveness of the College of Nursing 22

23 2.2.3 Shall identify the need for, establish, and appoint members to ad-hoc subcommittees. 2.3 Meetings Meetings shall be held at least once a month during the academic year provided there are items of business to be presented. Issues arising during the summer will be referred to the Chair to manage All meetings are open. Non-members of the Committee may speak when recognized by the Chair A majority of the voting members constitutes a quorum at any meeting of the Committee. Unless the point of no quorum is raised at the meeting, no action taken at that meeting shall be invalid for the lack of a quorum, provided the action taken shall have been proposed in the agenda of the meeting sent to members of the Committee. Raising the point of no quorum shall not invalidate any previous action Voting on main motions will be decided by a majority vote of those present and voting The Committee shall determine its recorder. The minutes of the meetings shall be prepared by the recorder and distributed to members. Minutes must record all actions taken. A permanent file of minutes shall be maintained by the Office of the Dean. Section 3. Technology Committee 3.1 Membership: The Chair will be elected by the voting members of the Faculty Organization for a three year term The Co-Chair of the Technology Committee will be the Director of Information Technology Members will be appointed by the Governance Leadership Committee. Membership will be representative of faculty in the tenure- and clinical tracks and face-to-face and distance education faculty. At a minimum, the committee shall have one tenuretrack/tenured faculty member, one clinical track faculty member, and one staff member, in addition to the chair and co-chair. Additional members may be appointed Advisors College of Nursing Faculty with administrative positions will be invited by the Chair as needed to provide expertise. Additional advisors may be invited as needed Students Advisors will include one student from each of the academic programs, appointed annually by undergraduate and graduate student organizations. 23

24 3.1.5 Terms: Appointed members shall serve a three-year term and may be reappointed. The committee membership will have a staggered rotation system. 3.2 Powers and Duties Shall facilitate computer literacy and use of information and computer technology among faculty, staff and students Shall evaluate existing human and technological resources to support the College s teaching, research, and service missions Shall recommend to the Faculty Organization priorities and a strategic plan for information and computer technology in the College Shall recommend to the Faculty Organization and the Administration policies and procedures to facilitate excellence in the use of information technology among the faculty, staff, and students. 3.3 Meetings Meetings shall be held at least once a month during the academic year provided there are items of business to be presented. Issues arising during the summer will be referred to the Chair to manage All meetings are open. Non-members of the Committee may speak when recognized by the Chair A majority of the voting members constitutes a quorum at any meeting of the Committee. Unless the point of no quorum is raised at the meeting, no action taken at that meeting shall be invalid for the lack of a quorum, provided the action taken shall have been proposed in the agenda of the meeting sent to members of the Committee. Raising the point of no quorum shall not invalidate any previous action Voting on main motions will be decided by a majority vote of those present and voting The Committee shall determine its recorder. The minutes of the meetings shall be prepared by the recorder and distributed to members. Minutes must record all actions taken. A permanent file of minutes shall be maintained by the Office of the Dean. ARTICLE X Amendments Section 1. These Bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Faculty Organization by a twothirds vote of the members voting, provided the suggested amendments have been submitted in writing to the members of the Faculty Organization no less than three weeks before the meeting. 24