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New Member Orientation
“Regardless of the structure of shared governance at your college, faculty should retain purview over and primary responsibility for the curriculum, methods of instruction, academic standards, program development, degree requirements, and academic student affairs.”
- Campus Governance Leaders Toolkit
(101) SUNY Shared Governance Lecture - Dr. Gwen Kay, January 8, 2020
Resources for New Senators and Committee Members:
Article: Shared Governance in Higher Education - Dr. Norm Goodman
Campus Governance Leaders Toolkit:
- What are my first steps as a CGL?
- What are my duties and role as a CGL?
- What are by-laws (what do they include) and why are they important?
- What is Shared Governance?
- How does Academic Freedom link to shared governance?
- What is the difference between unions and shared governance?
- What is an Executive Committee and how do I use it?
- How do I run an effective meeting?
- What is a resolution and what is a position statement? Why and when do you seek a resolution?
- How do I use committees effectively?
- What is the FCCC?
- Where can I go for more help and resources?