Governance
There are three ways that a department may structure its governance: Budget Council, Executive Committee, or Extended Budget Council. The Governance Document details the organization, operating procedures, and policies of the Department of Integrative Biology. It is reviewed and reapproved every three years. All details within the document are intended to be consistent with University and College of Natural Sciences policies and procedures. Additional relevant information can be found at the College of Natural Sciences Faculty Affairs website and in the Faculty Handbook and Chair's Handbook:
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has voting status in a governance structure?
- A faculty member will have voting status in a department on departmental matters if he or she holds a full-time appointment in the department in the rank of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Visiting Professor, Visiting Associate Professor, Instructor, Distinguished Senior Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, Professor of Instruction/Practice, Associate Professor of Instruction/Practice, Assistant Professor of Instruction/Practice, Clinical Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Assistant Professor. The release for research, career development, an endowed professorship or chair, or other such activities will not jeopardize the voting status. In addition, a voting member may be one who has a joint appointment in two or more departments that total a full-time appointment at the University, and holds any of the ranks previously mentioned. However, voting status within a department's governing body is inclusive to those serving on that committee or council only.
What if a unanimous vote is not achieved during the voting process?
- A modification will take effect if it is approved by a majority vote of the members and by the Dean and the President.
Is it possible to modify a department's governance structure, policies, and procedures prior to the third year?
- Yes, it is acceptable to modify or update before the third year as long as the proposed change is presented to the voting members of the faculty in accordance Section 3 in HOP 2-1310.
Last updated: 5/1/2022
