Shared Governance

Examples of shared governance at NEOMED

University Standing Committees

The Standing Committees of the University are defined and outlined in Appendix G of the University Faculty Bylaws. The committees include:

University Nominating and Membership Committee

The Chair of the University Nominating and Membership Committee (UNMC) will be notified by the Office of the VPAA of any open and/or expiring membership positions on the Standing Committees of the University. The UNMC shall review all openings and solicit nominations in a manner deemed appropriate for the type of committee vacancy. The UNMC will select nominees by a majority vote of its members and make final recommendations to the appropriate Appointing Authority.

Contact: Andrea Coard at [email protected] in the Office of the Academic Affairs.

University Faculty Council

The University Faculty Council (UFC) is a body established to promote faculty dialogue, facilitate shared governance, advocate on behalf of faculty, and to assure a faculty voice in academic decision-making and governance of faculty matters such as appointments, promotions, and tenure.

Contact: Andrea Coard, Office of the VPAA

University Bylaws Committee

The University Bylaws Committee (UBC): 1) reviews amendments and revisions to current faculty policies and bylaws, solicits input and recommendations from the Deans of the Colleges and the UFC, and recommends their approval to the Appointing Authority; 2) initiates amendments to existing faculty policies, bylaws and appendices as needed; and, 3) ensures that University Faculty Bylaws, and related appendices are up-to-date and accessible to all constituents by designing and maintaining a review calendar whereby Bylaws are reviewed at least every seven years.

Contact: Andrea Coard, Office of the VPAA, at [email protected].

University Tenure and Promotions Committee

The University Tenure and Promotions Committee (UTPC) reviews and evaluates the credentials of applicants for tenure and/or promotion.

Contact: Deborah Loyet, Office of Academic Affairs, at [email protected]

University Student Accessibility Services Committee

The University Student Accessibility Services Committee (USASC) serves as the review and approval body for student requests for disabilities accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and state and local requirements regarding persons with disabilities. The Committee oversees and adheres to related University policy to ensure that efforts to provide reasonable accommodations do not impose an undue burden, present a direct threat to the health or safety of others, or fundamentally alter the nature of its programs, services or activities.

Contact: Casey Gibson, Student Services, at [email protected].

Academic Management Partnership (AMP)

The purpose of AMP is to:

• support the development and review of University academic policies for recommendation to the Provost. All University academic policies must be reviewed and formally recommended by AMP before being presented to the Provost for final approval;
• initiate, review and/or endorse University processes to improve the efficiency, clarity and effectiveness of managing the academic needs of the colleges and University;
• provide guidance and process expertise during new academic program development to ensure comprehensive planning and smooth implementation; and
• establish a collaborative team of college and University representatives for the management of academic policies, processes and services to support the overall success of students and communicates to stakeholders, including faculty, staff and executive leadership, in a timely and comprehensive way.

Contact: Brenda Palinkas, Student Services, [email protected]

University Council on Exceptional Experience (UCEE)

The purpose of the UCEE is to support the University’s commitment to cultivating a culture of inclusive excellence that promotes academic and professional success for all faculty, staff and students. The UCEE fosters an environment grounded in mutual respect, opportunity and fairness where every individual is supported in reaching their highest potential.

The UCEE serves as an advisory body to the President of the University and makes annual recommendations about the goals and metrics that are aligned with the University’s mission and strategic plan. The UCEE encourages initiatives that enhance engagement, achievement, collaboration, professional development and personal well-being.

Contact: Laura Good, Human Resources, [email protected]

University Mental Health Committee

The University Mental Health Committee (UMHC) serves to advance mental wellness and self-care for NEOMED students, faculty, and staff by adopting a comprehensive approach to mental health promotion and suicide prevention. Target strategies include reducing the stigma of mental illness, increasing help-seeking behavior, and encouraging a culture of mutual concern for one another. To achieve these goals, the Committee:

1. recommends resources regarding mental health and suicide prevention; and
2. provides training and promotes emotional wellness and support for the campus and greater community.

Contact: Aeriole Conner, College of Medicine, at [email protected]

University policy

The Standing Committees of the University are defined and outlined in Appendix G of the University Faculty Bylaws.