Comprehensive Standard #3.7.5 (Goverance)

The institution publishes policies on the responsibility and authority of faculty in academic and governance matters.

Compliance Certification

The College of William and Mary is in compliance with this comprehensive standard.

Explanation

Please see the discussion of Comprehensive Standard 3.2.6 for a discussion of policies governing the relationships between the Board of Visitors, the Officers of the College, and the Faculty. The Faculty Handbook serves as the principal document outlining policies on the responsibility and authority of faculty in academic and governance matters. This is a college-wide document for all faculty members in Arts and Sciences as well as for faculty members in each of the professional schools: Business, Education, Law and Marine Science.

Section III of the Faculty Handbook (Policies Affecting the Faculties) includes published policies on matters such as: academic freedom, appointments, evaluation, tenure review, post tenure review, and termination. In addition, the Handbook clearly describes faculty responsibilities in policies regarding sexual harassment, consensual amorous relations, and integrity in research and scholarly activity.

The role of faculty in governance matters is a primary feature of the Faculty Handbook. The Handbook describes specific committees and their roles in faculty governance, and the Faculty Assembly's pivotal role in faculty governance.

Beyond this primary document, each of the schools has published bylaws that describe and ensure the role and authority of faculty in academic governance. Please see Bylaws, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Bylaws, Faculty of the School of Business Administration, Bylaws, Faculty of the School of Education, Faculty Handbook, College of William and Mary Law School, and Bylaws, School of Marine Science.

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