The faculty member s first line of administrative responsibility is to their department or division. They should therefore expect to carry out those responsibilities assigned them by the department or division, including both individual tasks and service on governance committees. All members, unless excused, are also expected to attend duly called meetings of the staff. In most cases faculty involvement in school matters will be through the divisions or departments. However, there will, from time to time, be school meetings, ad hoc and regular school committees, and perhaps special school representation to all-university bodies.
Faculty are to take part accordingly.
Members of the faculty are requested to attend all university academic functions such as commencement, and as a courtesy, should inform the President's Office if they are unable to do so. Faculty members are also encouraged to attend lectures, concerts, dramatic productions and other events sponsored by the university, departmental organizations, or student groups. The cultural level of the university is determined in large part by the faculty's support of and involvement in such activities. Public Service Whenever possible, faculty are encouraged to offer their support and professional expertise to programs and activities outside the university itself. Such involvement benefits the larger off-campus community, publicizes the university, and adds to its prestige.