Bylaws of the Faculty Steering Committee (FSC) - Article I-III - Authority and Officers

Oct 3, 2026

Bylaws of the Indiana University School of Medicine Faculty Steering Committee (FSC) define institutional authority and governance roles. Article I sets legislative and consultative authority of the School faculty under Indiana University faculty governance, including referenced constitutional provisions. Article II assigns executive responsibility to the Dean, covering administration, appointments, resource stewardship, strategic planning, philanthropic support, and core value oversight, with provisions for delegation. Article III details officer duties for President and President-Elect, Past President, and Secretary roles, including meeting leadership, committee appointments, representation to councils, and election administration.

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Bylaws of the Faculty Steering Committee (FSC)

Article I. Authority of the Faculty

Article II. Authority of the Dean

Article III: Officers of the Committee: Duties

BYLAWS OF THE FACULTY STEERING COMMITTEE (FSC) INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE BYLAW ARTICLE I. AUTHORITY OF THE FACULTY Subject to the Trustees of Indiana University, the laws of Indiana and the United States, the faculty of the School of Medicine have legislative and consultative authority as specified in the Constitution of the Indiana University Faculty, Section 2.4 A: Authority of School Faculties. (See ACA-04, Constitution of the Indiana University Faculty) BYLAW ARTICLE II. AUTHORITY OF THE DEAN The Dean shall have executive responsibility for the missions of the School of Medicine. His/her appointment, duties, and authority shall be in keeping with the policies of Indiana University, and the laws of Indiana and the United States. The Dean’s duties shall include but not be limited to the following: • Administration of all curricular and degree programs, ensuring ongoing accreditation by the appropriate accreditation bodies • Facilitation of clinical and research programs that advance health in the state of Indiana and beyond, as stated in the IUSM mission and vision • Appointment of faculty, department chairs, and other academic appointees and administrative leaders to carry out the missions of the school; including making recommendations of faculty for tenure and promotion, consistent with university policy • Stewardship and allocation of IUSM resources • Generation of philanthropic support for the priorities of IUSM, in partnership with the Office of Gift Development and the IU Foundation • Development and execution of periodic strategic plans that position IUSM as a top public medical school • Ensuring the IUSM core values as articulated in the Honor Code are upheld The Dean may delegate authority to administer the affairs of the School of Medicine through designees, units and/or committees. The Dean shall serve as an ex officio voting member of the FSC and shall represent the school administration. The Dean shall also chair the School Executive Committee. BYLAW ARTICLE III: OFFICERS OF THE COMMITTEE: DUTIES Section A. President The President of the Faculty shall: • Be the primary representative of, and spokesperson for, the faculty • Chair All-Faculty and Faculty Steering Committee meetings; delegate this authority to another member of the Steering Committee in his/her absence • Conduct meetings according to Robert’s Rules of Order; appoint a parliamentarian if desired; • Represent the School of Medicine faculty through serving as a Unit Representative to the IU Indianapolis (IUI) Faculty Council (provided he/she is eligible per the IUI Constitution for such office) • Ensure that the IUSM provides Unit Representatives to the IUI Faculty Council in the number as determined annually by that Council • Appoint eligible faculty members to fill any vacancies arising in elected positions to the FSC • Appoint at least 3 voting faculty members to the Nominations Committee • In consultation with the other FSC officers, establish an agenda for the semi-annual All-Faculty meetings and monthly Steering Committee meetings • Unless a conflict of interest occurs, serve on the IUSM Faculty Grievance Advisory Committee when that committee is convened • Represent the School of Medicine faculty by serving as a representative to the IUSM Executive Committee Section B. President-Elect The President-Elect of the Faculty shall: • Attend All-Faculty and Faculty Steering Committee meetings • Represent the School of Medicine faculty by serving as a Unit Representative to the IUI Faculty Council (provided he/she is eligible by the IUI Constitution for such office) • Chair the Nominations Committee • Unless a conflict of interest occurs, serve on the IUSM Faculty Grievance Advisory Committee when that committee is convened Section C. Past President The Past President of the Faculty shall: • Attend All-Faculty and Faculty Steering Committee meetings • Participate on th

FAQs

What authority do School of Medicine faculty members have under these bylaws?

The bylaws state that faculty have legislative and consultative authority subject to the Trustees of Indiana University and applicable Indiana and U.S. laws, as specified in the Indiana University Faculty Constitution.

What responsibilities are assigned to the Dean in Article II?

The Dean has executive responsibility for the School of Medicine missions, including administration of curricular and degree programs, support for clinical and research programs, faculty and leadership appointments and recommendations, resource stewardship, philanthropic support, strategic planning, and upholding core values.

What are the key duties of the FSC President described in Article III?

The President serves as the primary representative and spokesperson for the faculty, chairs meetings, conducts meetings according to Robert’s Rules of Order, represents the faculty on the IU Indianapolis Faculty Council as eligible, appoints voting faculty to the Nominations Committee, sets agendas, and serves on grievance and executive committees as applicable.

Oct 3, 2026

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