Whereas it is important that the University exhibits
complete transparency during the restructuring of colleges and other academic
units,
Whereas change in academic structure is an issue that benefits from as
much input as possible,
Whereas faculty and other personnel who have a vested interest in such proposed
changes should have the opportunity to not only be aware of such proposal but
to be afforded sufficient time to enter into debate,
Be it resolved that any proposal to restructure a college or any other academic
unit initiated either by an academic unit or by the Provost or any other person
in a senior leadership position at the UD be communicated in writing to
the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate and to those directly impacted by
such proposal within 10 days of the initial public (campus) declaration
of the proposal in any format.