College Bylaws and AACSB
Introduction
Cathy Curran asks: What level of shared governance is expected to be in place by AACSB at time of review?
At the time of initial AACSB accrediation many faculty developed Bylaws for their college. Our facutly is currently seeking guidance on whether or not the AACSB reviewers are still expecting Bylaws to be in place and operating during the 5 or 10 year review cycles.
There is some disagreement in our college about whether or not the AACSB review of the Management of Faculty requires the establishment of a clear articulation of process and structure for the governance of the college. The word "bylaws" is not used but seems to be implied as the intent seems to be to have open processes with opportunities for faculty input. Further the intent seems to be that the governance structure in the college be agreed to by both the faculty and the administration such as the case with Bylaws. Are we correct in our intrepration?
For example, for schools that have completed a review, did the reviewers look for the existince of agendas, minutes, attendance for college meetings and standing committees? Did the reviewers examine documents related to process and procedural issues? If so, what documents were they looking for? Were schools asked abou the presense of Bylaws or other governance documents?
We would be greatful for any insight any others have to offer us as we struggle through this issue of governance.