UNLV School of Nursing Bylaws - Chapter I: Faculty Organization

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UNLV School of Nursing bylaws establish a governance framework centered on shared governance, faculty participation, and structured communication. They define decision-making roles for Academic Faculty and Administration, emphasizing faculty input on curricula and faculty mentoring to maintain a positive work environment. The document outlines Faculty Organization leadership, responsibilities of the President, President-elect, Immediate Past President, and Faculty Senators, and specifies eligibility, qualifications, and term-related expectations to support consistent organizational operations.

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Chapter I: Faculty Organization of the UNLV School of Nursing (SON)

Section 1. Purpose of the SON Bylaws

Section 2. Shared Governance

Section 3. Faculty Organization Leadership

Section 4. Committees

University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing Bylaws Approved by: Faculty Organization Dean Angela Amar President Keith Whitfield 09/27/21 Date _ 12/9/2021 Date 1/31/2022 Date Table of Contents Chapter I: Faculty Organization of the UNLV School of Nursing (SON) 3 Section 1. Purpose of the SON Bylaws 3 Section 2. Shared Governance 3 Section 3. Faculty Organization Leadership 3 Section 4. Committees 6 Section 5. Faculty Organization 13 Section 6. Program Meetings 14 Section 7. Regular Channels of Communication Between Academic Faculty and Administrators 14 Section 8. Special Circumstances 15 Section 9. Bylaws Amendments/Revision 15 Chapter II. Faculty Rights and Duties 17 Section 1. Guidelines for Promotion and Tenure 17 Section 2. Emeritus Status 37 Chapter I: Faculty Organization of the UNLV School of Nursing (SON) Section 1. Purpose of the SON Bylaws The purpose of the SON Bylaws is to provide a framework for shared governance, decisionmaking, and communication so that the SON may carry out its tripartite mission. The Faculty Organization is the mechanism by which Academic Faculty have voice and vote within the SON shared governance model. Academic Faculty are represented on the SON Leadership Team by the Faculty Organization President and President-elect, who work with the Dean to cultivate and maintain an atmosphere of shared governance. Section 2. Shared Governance 2.1 Definition In certain decision-making processes, both Academic Faculty and Administration have a voice. Academic Faculty have a voice regarding curricula, which involves content, design, delivery, and evaluation (see 2.3) . Associate Deans have voice as ex officio members of standing committees. Fiscal decisions and accountability related to the curricula (see 2.3) and other matters lie with the Administration. 2.2 Positive Work Environment and Faculty Mentoring as Key Shared Governance Attributes The SON emphasizes the importance of a positive work environment and, through its shared governance, strives to foster and sustain such an environment through the Faculty Organization by maintaining clear, open communication and using a framework that encourages goal-setting and project completion. Faculty mentoring is a cornerstone of this atmosphere as it allows the SON to continually grow leaders among its Academic Faculty. 2.3 Curricula Faculty are responsible to students and peers and accountable for maintaining current pedagogy, content delivery, and course and program evaluation. Administrators are responsible for overall school integrity and program resource allocation and accountable for accreditation and regulatory compliance. Accreditation is shared responsibility between Academic Faculty and Administrators. Section 3. Faculty Organization Leadership 3.1 Description The officers are the Immediate Past President, President, President-elect, and Faculty Senators. Eligible faculty to serve as officers are full-time Academic Faculty at the time of election and service. Additional qualifications are listed below. The SON Administrators (Dean and Associate Deans) are ineligible to serve as officers or senators. 3.1 Responsibilities 3.1.1 The President shall: a) identify and address Academic Faculty business and needs; b) develop the Faculty Organization meeting agenda in collaboration with the Dean and Standing Committee Chairs, schedule, and chair Faculty Organization meetings; c) represent the Faculty Organization on the SON Leadership Team; d) coordinate events with the SON Leadership Team; e) oversee standing committee nominations and elections with designated administrative support; f) ensure student representation on standing committees; g) strategize with standing committee chairs; h) coordinate volunteers for university or administrative asks; i) mentor the President-elect in all President functions; j) coordinate annual ad hoc committees (e.g., Academic Faculty handb

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What is the purpose of the SON bylaws?

They provide a framework for shared governance, decisionmaking, and communication so the School of Nursing can carry out its mission. The Faculty Organization is the mechanism for Academic Faculty to have voice and vote within the shared governance model.

How does shared governance work between Academic Faculty and Administration?

Academic Faculty have a voice in decisions regarding curricula, including content, design, delivery, and evaluation, while Administration has voice for fiscal decisions and accountability related to curricula and other matters. Associate Deans also have voice as ex officio standing committee members.

What are key responsibilities of the Faculty Organization President?

The President addresses Academic Faculty business and needs, develops meeting agendas with leadership and committee chairs, represents the Faculty Organization on the SON Leadership Team, oversees committee nominations and elections with administrative support, and ensures student representation on standing committees.

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