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BYLAWS OF THE FACULTY OF THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Creighton University School of Medicine
(Complete revision adopted by the faculty on May 10, 2011)
PREAMBLE
The members of the faculty of an educational institution represent a unique and
valuable resource upon whom those charged with administering the programs of the
institution can draw for help and counsel. This is no less true of the Faculty of the
Creighton University School of Medicine than for any other institution. To facilitate
orderly processes by which the Faculty can participate in the governance of the School,
this document is promulgated. Shaped by a democratically elected Committee of the
Faculty and approved by the Faculty by ballot, it describes an organizational framework
within which the individual member of the Faculty can serve meaningfully in the
development of programs, policies and procedures in the highest common interest.
ARTICLE I
Governance
Section 1: Creighton University Statutes
The Creighton University Statutes promulgated by the President of Creighton
University govern the daily operations of the University under the authority of the
President and the Board of Directors, as provided by the Articles of Incorporation, the
laws of the State of Nebraska, and the Bylaws of Creighton University, as adopted by
the Board of Directors.
Section 2: The Creighton University Handbook for Faculty
The Creighton University Handbook for Faculty governs the definition and
organization of the University Faculty and the relationship between the University and
the Faculty. It defines procedures for Faculty appointment, promotion, tenure, nonreappointment,
termination and dismissal, and establishes grievance procedures. It
further establishes the rights of Academic Freedom. It also defines Faculty
responsibilities, duties, conduct, benefits, services, and organizations; and the policies
for obtaining restricted and grant funds for research, teaching, and study. Nothing in the
University Statutes, nor in these Bylaws, shall be deemed to alter, modify, or supersede
any provision of the Handbook.
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