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Article: Revolution 101: shared governance at the university of North Alabama.(Shared Governance)
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- Phi Kappa Phi Forum
- Article date:
- September 22, 2004
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In 2000, the morale on the University of North Alabama campus was at an all-time low. The faculty had no confidence in the administration. The administration had no trust in the faculty. The staff was equally unhappy about working conditions and decision-making, but had no voice. Then a series of events developed which led to one of the most unfortunate things that can happen at a university: a vote of no confidence in the president. Ultimately, these events led to a new system of governance at UNA.
HISTORY
The committees at UNA were appointed by the president with the goal of having as many faculty members as possible on committees. There were no staff ...