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, as applicable by law.

 

FACULTY ASSOCIATION

In accordance with TEC Sec. 51.3522, the Navarro College Board of Trustees shall have sole discretion in the establishment and maintenance of a Faculty Association. The existence of a Faculty Association will be at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustess.

 

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, and recommend develop  solutions., and take action which causes instructional growth and improvement.. Recommendations made by the Academic Council must be approved by the Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees.

The Academic Council shall be chaired by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and membership shall include the Vice President of Student Success, as well as representation from the registrar’s office, financial aid, student advising, and faculty. Faculty shall be nominated by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and approved by the District President to serve on the Academic Council. 

 

Approved: 2015
Updated: 2022, 2024, 2025
Reviewed: 2020