page last updated September 9, 1998

Bylaws Adopted by the Faculty Spring 1997, final approval by Regents and Administration in 1998.

1. Introduction

1.1. Sections 85-108 and 85-112, Revised Statutes of Nebraska and Section 2.9 of the Bylaws of the University of Nebraska vest the immediate governance of each college in its faculty. The faculty of the College of Business Administration subscribes to the principles of faculty rights and responsibilities as set forth in the Bylaws of the University of Nebraska in Section 4.1. Further, the faculty subscribes to the ideals of the academic discipline and the need for broad faculty autonomy in carrying out its functions of teaching and scholarship together with the direct and indirect setting of the collateral conditions which enable the faculty to fulfill its overall responsibilities.

1.1.1. The College of Business Administration aspires to be a leading urban-regional college of business by providing opportunities to each student for an exceptional educational experience, by conducting quality research, and by providing service relating to the disciplines of the college.

The shared values of CBA are:

* high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels; including instructional innovations, curriculum development, and pedagogical research;

* high quality basic and applied research relevant to the needs of private and public organizations in the face of changes in technology and in the global economy;

* partnership with business and industry;

* enhance the college’s academic reputation among peer business schools;

* meet the distinctive life-long learning needs of our stake holders through the development of outreach programs.

 

1.2. To the extent allowed by law and the Bylaws of the University, including appropriate and permitted administrative rulings of the University, the faculty shall be the policy making body of the College of Business Administration. Specifically, the faculty shall formulate policies in matters such as the following.

 

1.2.1. The academic objectives of the College as well as their evaluation and modification.

 

1.2.2. The development, evaluation, and modification of the academic program of instruction.

 

1.2.3. The criteria and policy for students and academic standards including evaluation, retention, support, and the awarding of degrees.

 

1.3. The faculty of the College of Business Administration additionally shall participate in a meaningful way in matters such as the following.

 

1.3.1. The development, evaluation, and modification of teaching, intellectual contribution and community service in accordance with the academic objectives of the College and the University.

 

1.3.2. The policies affecting the appointment, retention, and promotion of the teaching staff and other factors relating to the scholarly environment for the faculty in accordance with the academic objectives of the College and the University.

 

1.3.3. The College or University extra-curricular activities of the students consistent with the academic objectives of the College and the University.

 

1.3.4. The allocation of College resources.

 

1.3.5. The selection and retention of College administrators.

 

1.4. Form of Notice for College Faculty Meetings

1.4.1. Meetings of the College faculty called by the Dean of the College require written notification to all voting faculty specifying time, location, and agenda. The notification must be available to each voting faculty member at least five (5) academic days prior to the meeting. The Dean of the College, or his/her designate, shall preside.

 

1.4.2. A meeting of the College faculty also can be called by a petition signed by ten percent (10%) of the voting faculty. Written notification, at least five (5) academic days prior to the meeting, shall be sent to all voting faculty specifying time, location, and agenda.

 

1.4.3. If an emergency item arises, the item may be considered, even though there has not been a proper notification under Sections 1.4.1. or 1.4.2. But when votes are taken under emergency the item only can be approved with an affirmative vote of a majority of the whole voting faculty.

 

1.4.4. The Dean, or any other voting faculty member with the approval of the majority of the voting faculty members present, may request that voting be by mail ballot of all eligible faculty. Such ballots shall be prepared and distributed by the Dean's office within five (5) academic days following the faculty meeting.

 

2. Definitions

2.1. Voting Faculty - College and Department - All full-time or tenure-track faculty shall constitute the voting members of the faculty of the College of Business Administration and of his/her Department.

 

2.2. Department - An academic subdivision of the College approved by the Board of Regents.

 

2.3. Center - A public service and/or research subdivision of the College (e.g., Nebraska Business Development Center) approved by the Board of Regents.

 

2.4. Council - A standing committee with a defined jurisdiction to formulate, implement, and assess its portion of the Mission of the College.

 

2.5. Task Force - An ad hoc committee with a defined jurisdiction.

 

2.6. Academic Days - For the purpose of notice, academic days shall be Monday through Friday when the University is open for classes.

 

3. College Organization

3.1. The College is administered by a Dean in accordance with Section 2.9.1. of the University of Nebraska Bylaws.

 

3.2. The Dean is assisted in fulfilling his/her administrative responsibilities by persons filling such positions where established: Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, Director, and Chairperson. Prior to recommending to the Chancellor persons to fill these positions, the Dean shall use formal procedures to consult with the relevant voting faculty in the recruiting and recommending process.

 

4. College Councils and Task Forces

4.1. General Council and Task Force Requirements

 

4.1.1. Details concerning the composition and procedures of each Council or Task Force are included within the College's Policies and Procedures.

 

4.1.2. Department Chairs are members of their respective departments and are eligible for election as departmental representatives or as at large representatives unless otherwise specified.

 

4.1.3. Matters related to the jurisdiction of any Council or Task Force may be referred to that body by the Dean, by a majority vote at a faculty meeting, or by a majority vote of the faculty by a mail ballot.

 

4.1.4. Elected Council members shall serve specific terms.

 

4.1.5. A conflict of interest shall not be construed to exist if any member of a Council or a Task Force submits a proposal for financial support to the Council or Task Force. However, submission of such a proposal automatically creates a temporary vacancy for those portions of any meetings where the Council or Task Force deliberates or votes on that proposal or any directly competing proposals.

 

4.1.6. The Dean may create Task Forces, as needed, by a written notice to the faculty. Such notice shall detail the charge of the Task Force and shall invite each faculty member to volunteer to serve on the Task Force. No sooner than five (5) academic days following the notice, the Dean shall appoint all members of a Task Force.

 

4.1.7. Task Forces shall be created to complete a particular purpose and shall exist for an identified and limited duration not to exceed two (2) academic years. The Dean shall call the first meeting of a Task Force at which the Dean shall re-distribute the written charge of the Task Force and identify in writing the termination date for the Task Force.

 

4.1.8. The Dean shall lack the authority to create a Task Force whose charge is substantially similar to the jurisdiction of any one (1) Council. If two (2) or more Council's share overlapping jurisdictions with respect to College concerns, and the Dean believes there is a need for a Task Force, then the Dean shall appoint all Task Force members from the faculty membership of the overlapping Councils.

 

4.1.9. The duties of the Council Chairs and of the Task Force Chairs shall include submitting the Council's recommendations and the Task Force's recommendations to the Dean. In a timely manner, the Dean shall inform the entire Council or Task Force of his/her response to the recommendations.

 

4.2. Personnel Advisory Council

 

4.2.1. This Council shall provide advice to the Dean on all College-wide personnel matters where the University of Nebraska or College Bylaws rules, regulations, Policies and Procedures, or Collective Bargaining Agreement require the Dean of the College to seek faculty advice.

 

4.2.2. This Council shall apply the College's criteria and guidelines for faculty evaluation.

 

4.3. Faculty Development Council

 

4.3.1. This Council shall be responsible for the development and on-going revision of general guidelines for development of the College faculty.

 

4.3.2. This Council shall coordinate activities and programs for development of the College faculty.

 

4.3.3. The Council shall review and advise the Dean regarding instructional support, intellectual contribution support, and all other faculty development proposals. This includes, but is not limited to, intellectual contribution support, assigned time support, faculty internship, and instructional development proposals.

 

4.4. Graduate Program Council

 

4.4.1. The Council has overall responsibility for college-wide graduate programs in the College of Business Administration. This responsibility recognizes the fact that college-wide graduate programs of the College of Business Administration are intertwined through common faculty and course offerings.

 

4.4.2. Each departmental graduate program committee shall have the overall responsibility for its departmental graduate program, except for additions/deletions of courses required by other programs within the College.

 

4.4.3. All Council members must be members of the Graduate Faculty.

 

4.5. Undergraduate Program Council

 

4.5.1. This Council shall function as a faculty administrative council and as a faculty advisory council in regard to the undergraduate curriculum, undergraduate honors activities, and related matters pertaining to the undergraduate program. It shall, where required and appropriate, advise the Dean of the College regarding issues within the purview of the Council as described or defined in the College Policies and Procedures.

 

4.5.2. Student grade appeals and student suspension appeals shall be heard by a subcommittee of the Undergraduate Program Council augmented by other voting faculty members selected from outside the department offering the course, student representatives, and the Dean’s representative. The Dean’s representative shall be the Associate Dean and shall Chair the committee. If necessary, the Dean may substitute another voting faculty member holding a position as described under Bylaws Section 3.2.

 

4.6. Technology and Educational Resources Council

 

4.6.1. This Council shall review and recommend all aspects of technology, library, and educational resource needs necessary to carry out CBA faculty responsibilities for teaching, intellectual contributions, and service.

 

4.7. External Relations Council

 

4.7.1. This Council shall advise the Dean on external relations and programs. The Council shall focus on fostering external relations with UNO's community, especially the businesses community and alumni. The Council shall focus on fostering programs which have been or should be created by or co-sponsored by the College to serve UNO's community. This may include presentation of programs, solicitation of special funding for particular or College purposes, or any activity which includes constituencies external to the College of Business Administration. CBA's external programs include the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC), and other similar groups or entities that might exist in the future.

 

4.7.2. The Council shall provide a formal channel of communications for external relations and for external programming of the College and the faculty of the College.

 

4.8. Strategic Planning Council

 

4.8.1. This Council shall originate and when needed propose amendments to the Mission Statement of the College of Business Administration. The Mission Statement shall require approval by majority vote of the tenure-track faculty.

 

4.8.2. In consultation with the Dean, this Council shall originate and annually propose amendments to the long-run Strategic Plan (e.g., rolling 5 years) for the College on the basis of both internal and external reviews. The Strategic Plan shall require approval by majority vote of the entire tenure-track faculty.

 

4.8.3. In consultation with the Dean, the Council shall originate the short-term objectives (e.g., 1 or 2 years) for the College. Approval of the short-term objectives shall require a majority vote of the combined Strategic Planning Council and Executive Council. The Dean shall report in writing the short-term objectives to the voting faculty prior to the end of the academic year.

 

4.8.4. This Council shall be the council to originate amendments to the Bylaws and Policies and Procedures of the College of Business Administration. The Bylaws and Policies and Procedures shall require approval by majority vote of the tenure-track faculty.

 

4.9. Executive Council

 

4.9.1. This Council shall be responsible for the implementation of the College’s Mission Statement, Strategic Plan, and Objectives. This Council shall serve as the Dean’s primary means of obtaining faculty advice and for communicating to the faculty. This Council shall assist and advise the Dean in the Dean’s management of the College.

 

4.10. Student Advisory Council

 

4.10.1. This Council shall originate and develop activities and programs to promote and foster student involvement in the College.

 

4.10.2. This Council shall have no set number of members and the terms for Council members shall be one year.

 

5. Rules of Procedure for the College

5.1. Except where required by the Regents' Bylaws or other applicable regulations, Roberts' Rules of Order (latest edition) shall govern in all faculty, Council, or Task Force meetings.