The Constitution of the Faculty of the University of Delaware: Article IX
This constitution may be amended in a meeting of the University Faculty by
a two-thirds vote of members present, provided previous written notice of
intent to amend has been received by the Faculty one week prior to the
meeting in which the proposed amendment is to be considered. All proposed
amendments will be presented in faculty meetings by the Faculty Senate
Committee on Rules, which will give its recommendation for action by the
Faculty. Proposed amendments are presented in writing by faculty members
to the Committee on Rules for possible clarification and wording changes.
No faculty member may be denied the privilege of having his or her proposed
amendment presented to the Faculty by the Committee on Rules.
With the specific exception of sections VIII and IX, this Constitution may
also be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present in a regular or
special meeting of the Faculty Senate provided announcement of intent to
amend has been made at a preceding regular or special meeting of the
Senate. The amendment must be included on the agenda of the Senate meeting
at which it will be considered, and that agenda must be circulated to the
full faculty at least one week prior to said meeting. (Rev. fall 1988)
[Handbook Index |
Factulty Senate Homepage]
February 21, 1995