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4. Faculty Governance

  • 4.1 By-Laws of the Faculty of Wesleyan University
    • 4.1.1 The Faculty
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    • 4.1.6 Amendments
  • 4.2 The Standing Rules of the Faculty
  • 4.3 Legislation of the Faculty Concerning Representation to the Board of Trustees
  • 4.4 Legislation of the Faculty Re-Authorizing the Executive Committee of the Faculty
  • 4.5 Policy of Faculty Rights and Responsibilities
  • 4.6 Procedures of Faculty Committee on Rights and Responsibilities
  • 4.7 Academic Freedom and Tenure: 1940 AAUP Statement on Principles
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