Given recent concerns about shared governance expressed by faculty, Central Connecticut State University reiterates adherence to a policy of shared governance in accordance with the following principles, which are adapted from the SUOAF-AFSCME/BOT and CSU-AAUP/BOT contracts and the Constitution of the Faculty Senate of Central Connecticut State University.

It is desirable that the collegial system of governance be maintained and strengthened at Central Connecticut State University so that the faculty will have a mechanism and procedure for making recommendations to appropriate management officials. Collegiality in academic governance at Central Connecticut State University can best be accomplished through a Senate selected by representatives of the appropriate university constituencies in accordance with the Senate’s constitution and tradition. Matters of concern to the Senate include: (a) curriculum policy and curricular structure, (b) requirements for degrees and granting of degrees, (c) policies for recruitment, admission and retention of students, (d) academic policies relating to students, and (e) other matters of campus community concern.

Academic policies of the University are a responsibility of the faculty of the University. The powers of the faculty are delegated to the Faculty Senate, which represents the will of the faculty.  The Faculty Senate has decision-making authority in such areas as curriculum matters, degree requirements, scholastic standards, academic freedom, admission policies, and student behavior.  The Faculty Senate serves in an advisory capacity in the appointment of administrative officers, budget and planning matters, university organizational structure, promotion and tenure policy, and in other matters affecting the educational quality and mission of the university.  The Faculty Senate is the sole legislative body representing the faculty.