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Faculty members have historically had little influence over university operations.
Faculty members have historically had little influence over university operations.
False (B)
Dr. Ilya Nemenman was unhappy about changes to the protest policy because the president did not seek Senate feedback.
Dr. Ilya Nemenman was unhappy about changes to the protest policy because the president did not seek Senate feedback.
True (A)
The concept of shared governance allows faculty, presidents, and trustees to collaboratively make decisions.
The concept of shared governance allows faculty, presidents, and trustees to collaboratively make decisions.
True (A)
Arizona lawmakers successfully eliminated legal guarantees of faculty power at public universities.
Arizona lawmakers successfully eliminated legal guarantees of faculty power at public universities.
At the University of Kentucky, the trustees turned faculty influence into a mandatory requirement.
At the University of Kentucky, the trustees turned faculty influence into a mandatory requirement.
Dr. Gregory L. Fenves assured faculty members he would not consult them on decisions.
Dr. Gregory L. Fenves assured faculty members he would not consult them on decisions.
A pro-Palestinian demonstration at Emory University occurred in April, leading to police intervention.
A pro-Palestinian demonstration at Emory University occurred in April, leading to police intervention.
The practice of shared governance is considered stable and predictable at many universities.
The practice of shared governance is considered stable and predictable at many universities.
What is the color of the cat featured in the image?
What is the color of the cat featured in the image?
What accessory is the cat wearing in the image?
What accessory is the cat wearing in the image?
Where is the focus of the image directed?
Where is the focus of the image directed?
How does the image visually represent the contrast between the cat and the headphones?
How does the image visually represent the contrast between the cat and the headphones?
What mood or personality might the image of a cat wearing headphones convey?
What mood or personality might the image of a cat wearing headphones convey?
Flashcards
Shared Governance
Shared Governance
A system where faculty members, presidents, and trustees share authority in making decisions about university matters.
Faculty Power
Faculty Power
The significant influence faculty members have on university activities, such as instruction, personnel, and campus life.
Academic Freedom
Academic Freedom
The right of professors to teach and research without censorship or undue interference, important for intellectual exploration.
University Senate
University Senate
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Emory University
Emory University
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Pro-Palestinian demonstration
Pro-Palestinian demonstration
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President Gregory Fenves
President Gregory Fenves
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Ilya Nemenman
Ilya Nemenman
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Cat with Headphones
Cat with Headphones
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Beige/Tan Cat
Beige/Tan Cat
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Black Headphones
Black Headphones
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Cat's Face Focus
Cat's Face Focus
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Image Content
Image Content
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Study Notes
Shared Governance in Universities
- Faculty members traditionally share power with presidents and trustees in university governance, influencing decisions on instruction, personnel, and campus life.
- This shared governance model, a hallmark of academic freedom, has historically been powerful, but is now facing challenges.
- Recent actions by presidents and lawmakers have sought to limit faculty influence.
- Emory University president, Gregory L. Fenves, revised campus protest policies without consulting the University Senate, prompting faculty criticism, particularly from Dr. Ilya Nemenman. Dr. Nemenman argued that the university is more than just a corporation.
- Arizona lawmakers attempted to reduce faculty power at public universities, but the governor vetoed the changes.
- At the University of Kentucky, the University Senate was dissolved by trustees, reducing faculty influence to an advisory role.
- At Columbia University, the then-president's defiance of a University Senate committee and use of police sparked protests.
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Description
Explore the intricacies of shared governance within universities, highlighting the balance of power between faculty, presidents, and trustees. This quiz addresses recent challenges faced by faculty in influencing decisions critical to academic freedom and campus life. Engage with specific examples from various institutions to understand the changing dynamics.
