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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.

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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:

1.1.1 Primary faculty appointment in the College of Nursing.

1.1.2 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.

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1.2 Benefits

1.2.1 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.

1.2.2 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

1.3.1 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.

1.3.2 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.

1.3.3 Informed participation.

1.3.4 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.

1.3.5 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.

1.3.6 Judicious restraint in voting. Members will abstain from voting on matters on which

they lack requisite expertise or information.

1.3.7 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).

1.3.8 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

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applicable. Members of the Organization will abide by the Bylaws as written or

amended by the members of the Organization.

ARTICLE V

Offices and Elections

Section 1. Offices

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

1.2.1 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.

1.2.2 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.

1.2.3 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.

1.2.4 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.

1.2.5 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.

1.2.6 Council Members: Member of the Faculty Organization. Faculty members with an

administrative appointment of 50% or greater are not eligible to be members of

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Councils.

1.3 Responsibilities

1.3.1 Chair of the Faculty Organization:

1.3.1.1 Preside at Faculty Organization meetings.

1.3.1.2 Encourage full participation of all voting members.

1.3.1.3 Ensure compliance with the University Operations Manual on matters of academic

freedom and participation in governance.

1.3.1.4 Ensure compliance with the Faculty Organization Bylaws. Interpretation of existing

Bylaws is permitted when the Bylaws are ambiguous or no Bylaw seems applicable.

1.3.1.5 Ensure compliance with Roberts Rules of Orders except when superseded by

provisions in the Operations Manual or the Bylaws

1.3.1.6 Facilitate discussion of issues that are relevant to the Faculty Organization and the

mission of the College

1.3.1.7 Prepare meeting notices, finalize agendas, and edit the minutes of previous

meetings prior to distribution

1.3.1.8 Represent the Faculty Organization in monthly Governance Leadership Committee

meetings and facilitate communication across the Councils, committees, and

subcommittees of Faculty Organization

1.3.1.9 Review the work of Councils and make recommendations

1.3.1.10 Identify, when necessary, the need for ad hoc subcommittees or working groups

1.3.1.11 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.

1.3.1.12 Report to the faculty what actions were taken or what outcomes were achieved in

regards to decisions made by the Faculty Organization.

1.3.1.13 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.

1.3.2 Co-Chair of the Faculty Organization

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1.3.2.1 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.

1.3.2.2 Assume additional responsibilities as requested by the Chair of the Faculty

Organization

1.3.2.3 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.

1.3.3 Chairs of Councils

1.3.3.1 Preside at all Council meetings

1.3.3.2 Encourage full participation of all voting members


freedom and participation in governance


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.



1.3.3.6 Facilitate discussion of issues that are relevant to the Council and the mission of

the College



1.3.3.8 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

1.3.3.9 In collaboration with Council Chairs, establish priorities for the Faculty

Organization for the academic year

1.3.3.10 Identify, when necessary, the need for ad hoc subcommittees or working groups.

1.3.4 Co-Chairs of Councils

1.3.4.1 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.

1.3.4.2 Participate in fulfilling the responsibilities of the Council as requested by the Chair

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or jointly decided by the Council.

1.3.4.3 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.

1.3.5 Members of Councils


or Co-Chair of the Council or jointly decided by the Council

1.3.6 Chairs of Standing Committees

1.3.6.1 Preside at all committee meetings

1.3.6.2 Encourage full participation of all voting members


freedom and participation in governance


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.



1.3.6.6 Facilitate discussion of issues that are relevant to the committee and the mission of

the College



1.3.6.8 Identify, when necessary, the need for ad hoc subcommittees or working groups.

1.3.7 Co-Chairs of Standing Committees

1.3.7.1 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.


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.

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2.1.1. 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.

2.1.2. Candidates shall indicate their willingness to serve if elected prior to having their

names placed on the ballot.

2.1.3. 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.

2.1.4. 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.

2.2. 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:

3.2.1 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.

3.2.2 Persons who hold an elected or appointed position with a remaining term, other than a

Council position

3.2.2.1 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.

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3.2.2.2 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.

3.2.2.3 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.

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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.

8.2. 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.

8.3. 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.

8.4. 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.

9.2. 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.

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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.

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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

1.1.1 Officers will include the Chair and Co-Chair.

1.1.2 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.

1.1.3 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.

1.1.4 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

1.2.1 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.

1.2.2 Subcommittee membership

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1.2.2.1 Councils will identify positions within the subcommittees supervised by that

Council whose terms are expiring at the end of that academic year.

1.2.2.2 Councils will announce to the faculty a list of open subcommittee positions.

1.2.2.3 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.

1.2.3 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

1.3.1 Meetings shall be held at least two times a month during the academic year provided


referred to the Governance Leadership Committee.

1.3.2 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.

1.3.3 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.

1.3.4 Voting on main motions will be decided by a majority vote of those present and voting.

1.3.5 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

2.1.1 Lecturer and Assistants in Instruction advisors: Invited by the Chair as needed to

provide expertise in the Academic programs in which they teach.

2.1.2 College of Nursing Faculty with administrative positions will be invited by the Chair as

needed to provide expertise.

2.1.3 Staff advisors: Representatives from Student Services invited by the Chair as needed to

provide expertise.

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2.2 Powers and Duties:

2.2.1 Shall present to the Faculty Organization recommendations related to the academic

programs.

2.2.1.1 Philosophy, goals, and objectives.

2.2.1.2 Curricula design and curriculum evaluation.

2.2.2 Shall advise the College of Nursing Administrative officers regarding matters related to

academic programs

2.2.3 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.

2.3.1 Membership

2.3.1.1 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.

2.3.1.2 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.

2.3.1.3 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.

2.3.1.4 College of Nursing Faculty with administrative positions will be invited by the

Chair as needed to provide expertise.

2.3.2 Powers and Duties:

2.3.2.1 Shall present to the appropriate subcommittee, committee, Council, or to the

Faculty Organization recommendations related to the academic programs.

2.3.2.2 Shall identify the need for, establish, and appoint members to ad-hoc

subcommittees.

2.3.3 Meetings

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2.3.3.1 Meetings shall be held at least once a month during the academic year, provided

there are items of business to be presented.

2.3.3.2 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

3.1.1 Lecture and Assistants in Instruction advisors: Invited by the Chair as needed to

provide expertise in the Academic programs in which they teach.



3.1.3 Staff advisors: Representatives from Student Services invited by the Chair as needed to

provide expertise.


3.2.1 Shall present to the Faculty Organization recommendations related to admission,

progression, and graduation from the academic programs:

3.2.1.1 Admission criteria

3.2.1.2 Standards for student evaluation

3.2.1.3 Standards for program progression

3.2.1.4 Criteria for program graduation

3.2.2 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.


3.2.4 Shall oversee and establish policies and procedures for Standing Subcommittees.

3.3 Standing Subcommittees:

3.3.1 Meetings: Meetings of the Standing Subcommittees shall be held as needed during the

academic year when there are items of business to be presented.

3.3.2 Hearing Panel

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3.3.2.1 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.

3.3.2.2 Chair: the Hearing Panel will select one of the three faculty to serve as chairperson.

3.3.2.3 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.

3.3.3 Scholarship Subcommittee

3.3.3.1 Membership

3.3.3.1.1 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.

3.3.3.1.2 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.

3.3.3.2 Powers and Duties

3.3.3.2.1 Shall review applicants for College of Nursing scholarships and awards and

forward recommendations to the Dean.

3.3.4 BSN Subcommittee

3.3.4.1 Membership

3.3.4.1.1 Chair and members will serve for a three year term

3.3.4.1.2 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.

3.3.4.1.3 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.


3.3.4.2.1 Shall review applicants for admission to the program and forward

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recommendations to the Dean.

3.3.4.2.2 Shall communicate to the Council on Students concerns and recommendations

regarding policies and practices governing student admission to and progression

through the undergraduate program.

3.3.5 RN-BSN Subcommittee

3.3.5.1 Membership


3.3.5.1.2 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.

3.3.5.1.3 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.






through the undergraduate program.

3.3.6 CNL Subcommittee

3.3.6.1 Membership






3.3.6.1.3 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.



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through the CNL program.

3.3.7 DNP Subcommittee

3.3.7.1 Membership

3.3.7.1.1 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.





3.3.7.1.3 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.






through the program.

3.3.8 PhD Subcommittee

3.3.8.1 Membership

3.3.8.1.1 Chair and members will serve for a three year term.





3.3.8.1.3 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.

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through the program.

Section 4. Council on Faculty:

4.1 Advisors



4.1.2 Lecturer Advisors: Invited by the chair as needed to provide information on their

teaching experiences and work environment.


4.2.1 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.

4.2.2 Shall act within established policies on matters related to faculty welfare.

4.2.3 Shall consider and dispose of matters related to faculty welfare presented to it for

consideration by any member of the faculty.

4.2.4 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.

4.2.5 Shall advise the College of Nursing administrative officers regarding faculty welfare

concerns.

4.2.6 Shall promote activities which will assist faculty development related to such areas as

teaching, scholarship, and service.

4.2.7 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.

4.2.8 Shall name persons to fill vacancies in Council positions as described in these Bylaws

and make such other appointments as are requested.

4.2.9 Shall plan and conduct self-study reports in collaboration with the other Councils.

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4.2.10 Shall recommend to the Faculty Organization Bylaws revisions.

4.3 Meetings

4.3.1 Meetings shall be held at least two times a month during the academic year provided


referred to the Governance Leadership Committee to manage.

4.4 Standing Subcommittees:

4.4.1 Meetings: Meetings of the Standing Subcommittees shall be held as needed during the

academic year when there are items of business to be presented.

4.4.2 Nominating Subcommittee.

4.4.2.1 Membership: Shall consist of a Chair and three members who each shall serve three

year terms.


4.4.2.2.1 Shall identify elected positions with terms expiring at the end of the academic

year.

4.4.2.2.2 Shall announce to the faculty the elected positions that will be open for

nominations.

4.4.2.2.3 Shall accept and seek nominations for elected positions with terms expiring at

the end of the academic year.

4.4.2.2.4 Shall prepare and present to the Council on Faculty a ballot for the annual

elections of the organization.

4.4.3 Awards Subcommittee

4.4.3.1 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.

4.4.3.2 Powers and duties:

4.4.3.2.1 Expand and maintain an up-to-date database of awards for all faculty, with

secretarial support from the Office of Faculty Services.

4.4.3.2.2 Promote a ‘culture of recognition/awards’ at the College of Nursing

4.4.3.2.3 Identify colleagues to nominate for available awards

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4.4.3.2.4 Track annual progress related to the number of nominations made and awards

received

4.4.3.2.5 Facilitate the nomination process

4.4.3.2.6 Review ways to recognize clinical and community partners who contribute in

significant ways to the education of our students.

4.4.4 Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Policies Subcommittee

4.4.4.1 Membership: The Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Policies Subcommittee

shall consist of a Chair and three members who each shall serve three-year terms.


4.4.4.2.1 Shall review reappointment and promotion policy and procedures, and criteria

for reappointment and promotion on an annual basis.

4.4.4.2.2 Shall recommend to Council on Faculty changes to reappointment, promotion,

and tenure policy and procedures, and criteria for reappointment, promotion and

tenure.

4.4.4.2.3 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.

4.4.4.2.4 Shall review post-tenure policy and procedures on an annual basis.

4.4.4.2.5 Shall meet with post-tenure review candidates in the Spring semester preceding

the review to provide orientation to the process.

4.4.5 By-laws Subcommittee

4.4.5.1 The Bylaws Subcommittee shall consist of a Chair and three members who each

shall serve three year terms.

4.4.5.2 Powers and Duties:

4.4.5.2.1 Shall review Faculty Organization By-laws on an annual basis.

4.4.5.2.2 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

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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:

2.1.1 The Chair of the Diversity Committee will be elected by the voting members of the

Faculty Organization for a three year term.

2.1.2 The Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee will be the Diversity Officer of the College

of Nursing

2.1.3 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.

2.1.4 Advisors

2.1.4.1 Student advisors, one from each academic program, will be appointed annually by

undergraduate and graduate student organizations.


Chair as needed to provide expertise.

2.1.4.3 Staff advisors will include representatives from Student Services.

2.1.5 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

2.2.1 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.

2.2.2 Shall advise the College of Nursing Administrative officers regarding matters related to

the diversity and inclusiveness of the College of Nursing

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2.3 Meetings

2.3.1 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.

2.3.2 All meetings are open. Non-members of the Committee may speak when recognized

by the Chair.

2.3.3 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 of the Committee.

Raising the point of no quorum shall not invalidate any previous action.


2.3.5 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:

3.1.1 The Chair will be elected by the voting members of the Faculty Organization for a three

year term

3.1.2 The Co-Chair of the Technology Committee will be the Director of Information

Technology

3.1.3 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 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.

3.1.4 Advisors


Chair as needed to provide expertise. Additional advisors may be invited as

needed.

3.1.4.2 Students Advisors will include one student from each of the academic programs,

appointed annually by undergraduate and graduate student organizations.

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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

3.2.1 Shall facilitate computer literacy and use of information and computer technology

among faculty, staff and students.

3.2.2 Shall evaluate existing human and technological resources to support the College’s

teaching, research, and service missions.

3.2.3 Shall recommend to the Faculty Organization priorities and a strategic plan for

information and computer technology in the College.

3.2.4 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

3.3.1 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.

3.3.2 All meetings are open. Non-members of the Committee may speak when recognized

by the Chair.

3.3.3 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 of the Committee.

Raising the point of no quorum shall not invalidate any previous action.


3.3.5 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 two-

thirds 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.

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Section 2. All amendments passed by the voting members shall be submitted to the Office of the

Vice Provost for approval. If the Vice Provost does not veto any amendment(s) within thirty

days following written notification of the voting members’ action, the amendment(s) shall be

effective.

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