University-Wide Faculty Committees

Introduction

The internal governance of Bethel University depends upon the work of faculty members and administrators. Individual College of Arts & Sciences, College of Adult & Professional Studies/Graduate School, and Seminary faculty meetings are for institutional governance. As noted earlier, the principle responsibilities of the faculties are to govern and to advise.

To Govern

1. to establish and govern the academic life and curricular structures of the schools;
2. to implement—through instruction, research, committee work, and counsel—the instructional programs of the schools;
3. to establish and maintain academic standards, criteria for admissions and retention of students, degree requirements, and policies relating to financial aid;
4. to elect faculty members to the various standing and ad hoc committees established for the governance of the schools;
5. to assist in the establishment and governance of the non-academic life of the schools.

To Advise

1. to articulate and promote the institutional objectives of the schools;
2. to recommend all degree candidates to the trustees for their approval;
3. to reflect faculty opinion on all issues affecting faculty affairs, student life, and other aspects of the schools to faculty committees and the administration.

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   • University Joint Committees
     • Faculty Leadership Collaboration
     • Environmental Stewardship Committee
     • Faculty Policy Review Committee
     • University Technology Advisory Committee
     • Advisory Committee on Diversity
     • Retirement Governance Advisory Committee
     • Faculty Leaders Meeting
     • University Classroom Oversight Committee
     • University Student Learning Committee
     • University Wellbeing Committee
     • Budget Committee
     • Institutional Review Board (for research with humans)
     • Institutional Animal Care and Usage Committee
   • College of Arts & Sciences Faculty Committees
   • CAPS, GS & Seminary Faculty Committees
     • Seminary Faculty Committees
     • CAPS & GS Faculty Committees

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