SECTION EJ

INSTRUCTION
FACULTY GOVERNANCE

FACULTY GOVERNANCE

 

Navarro College recognizes the role of faculty in accomplishing the College’s mission, vision, and values. Therefore, Navarro College shall establish procedures delineating the responsibility and authority of faculty members in governance matters.

 

FACULTY ASSOCIATION

 

In order to address matters that relate to the faculty, a Faculty Association shall be established. All full-time faculty shall serve as members of the Faculty Association. The Association shall elect officers and an Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall meet on a regular and periodic basis with the District President to discuss matters of interest to the faculty.

 

ACADEMIC COUNCIL

 

The Faculty Association shall approve representatives to serve on the Academic Council.

 

The purpose of the Academic Council is to address educational and workforce preparation matters and make recommendations to the Leadership Team. In so doing, the Council including faculty members shall share ideas and concerns, identify problems, develop solutions, and take action which causes instructional growth and improvement.

 

Approved: 2015
Updated: 2022, 2024
Reviewed: 2020