Committee Responsibilities
Committees play an essential role in advancing the mission and shared governance of our institution. Each committee is responsible for convening on a regular basis to carry out its charge, address ongoing business, and ensure timely progress on matters that affect our community.
It is the responsibility of each committee, under the leadership of its chair, to schedule meetings, set agendas, and follow through on action items. Administrative offices are available to provide logistical support when needed (such as scheduling rooms or distributing materials); however, the initiative to meet, organize, and move work forward rests with the committee itself.
We deeply appreciate the time and expertise that committee members contribute, and encourage committees to meet consistently to maintain momentum, meet deadlines, and foster collaboration across our academic community.
Types of Committees
There are two types of standing committees: committees of the Faculty and committees of BSOM. Read below for more detail.
Standing Committees of the Faculty
The Standing Committees of the Faculty are those standing committees for which the membership necessarily consists of a majority of members who are Faculty of Medicine. The Faculty Standing Committees are enumerated and further governed by the charges and terms specified in Article V of the Faculty Bylaws.
Standing Committees of the Boonshoft School of Medicine
The Standing Committees of the Boonshoft School of Medicine are those standing committees for which the membership does not necessarily consist of a majority of members who are Faculty of Medicine. Notwithstanding the foregoing, membership, and participation of the Faculty of Medicine on these Standing Committees is hereby expressly granted in accordance with the applicable membership provisions in order to ensure Faculty of Medicine participation and voice with respect to the important charges these committees have been obligated to fulfill. Standing Committees of BSOM are enumerated and further governed by the charges and terms specified in Article VI of the Faculty Bylaws.