SECTION II.

MODIFICATIONS IN DIVISION STRUCTURE

A proposed modification within a division may be initiated by the Vice President of Instruction or other appropriate dean, the division/department chair, or a faculty member of the division.  Any modification involving the formation, combination, expansion, dissolution or title of a division(s) must be proposed in writing.  The initiator of the change must concurrently notify the following individuals: Vice President of Instruction and/or other appropriate dean, Faculty Senate President, affected division/ department chairs and affected faculty members.  No modification in division structure may be initiated by any party between April 1 and September 1.

Within fifteen (15) working days of the notification of proposed modification in division structure, the Faculty Senate President will convene the Faculty Senate for the purpose of reviewing the proposed modification in division structure.  The Faculty Senate President will be responsible for notifying all individuals affected by the proposed change in division structure of the date, time and place of the Faculty Senate meeting.  All individuals affected by the proposed modification in division structure will be given an opportunity to speak at the Faculty Senate meeting.  After all involved individuals have had the opportunity to speak, the members of the Faculty Senate will vote their approval or disapproval of the proposed modification of division structure.  Approval will require two-thirds majority of the Senators present.  Senate action must come within 20 working days after the notification of proposed modification.

Within five (5) working days of the Senate meeting(s) and vote, the Faculty Senate President will notify, in writing, (or by email), all affected parties as well as meet with the College President and submit in writing, (or by email), the recommendation of the Faculty Senate regarding the proposed modification in division structure.  Within five (5) working days of receiving the recommendation from the Faculty Senate, the college President will render a decision approving or disapproving the proposed modification in division structure and will notify the Faculty Senate President of that decision.  The Faculty Senate President will then notify all parties involved of the college President's decision.

Creation of a new department or proposed modification to an existing department will follow the same procedures as those of modification of a division.

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