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Constitution The position of C.E.O. of The Wilborniti' International University is claimed by King Annakia V. Wilborniti' as his, in the name of Jesus, and will be succeeded only by The heirs to The Throne of The Kingdom of Anzandria, the chosen sons of The Lineage of King Annakia V. Wilborniti'. The Wilborniti' International University is a private institution owned and operated by King Annakia V. Wilborniti' as a sole proprietorship. All administrative positions are hired and appointed by King Annakia V. Wilborniti', allowed operation and continual appointments by the opportunities given to The WIU staff through the Wilborniti' International University Constitution, all staff members are paid on a monthly basis as employees of The Wilborniti' Company, and King Annakia V. Wilborniti' reserves the right to hire and'/or fire any of his staff members, at any time, and for any reason. King Annakia V. Wilborniti' C.E.O. of Wilborniti' International University King Annakia Wilborniti' Kingdom Company Scholarship Program Space Program Movement of Thanks to GOD Article I Board of Trustees of WIU WIU's Board consists of Board Members, Emeritus Members and Honorary Members. All Wilborniti' International University Board of trustee members are accountable directly to King Annakia V. Wilborniti' or the assigned representative of The Wilborniti' company by King Annakia V. Wilborniti'. Each Board of Trustee Member is require to meet with King Annakia V. Wilborniti' or his appointed Wilborniti' Company representative on the first monday of each quarter to present the status of the complete standings, quarterly and annual planned events, ( University wide and college by college ), as well as the quarterly, annual, 5 year, 10 year, 50 year, and 100 year business plan for Wilborniti' International University. WIU Board of Trustee quarterly meetings schedule: 1st Quarter - First Friday in January 2nd Quarter - First Friday in April 3rd Quarter - First friday in July 4th Quarter - First Friday in October All presentation meetings are held from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the location given by King Annakia V. Wilborniti' or his assigned representative annually to the president of Wilborniti' International University in The Kings annual address to The Wilborniti' International University's Staff, held every December 1 of each fiscal year. Board Members are the voting members of the Board and are designated in four categories: Ex officio Trustees Organization Trustees Alumni Trustees Trustees The Chancellor and President of the National Alumni Association serve as ex officio trustees during their terms of office. Alumni Trustees are elected by the National Alumni Association. All other trustees are elected by the Board. Emeritus and Honorary Trustees attend and participate in all meetings, serve on committees, but do not vote. Board of Trustees of WIU Committees Since the Board includes a large membership and meets just twice a year, much of its work must be accomplished by its committees. Wilborniti' International University's Board of Trustees consists of Board Members, Emeritus Members and honorary members. The executive committee acts on behalf of the full Board between its meetings in May and November. It has the legal authority of the full Board for all matters except granting degrees and honorary degrees, election of the Chancellor, removals from office, election of trustees, and amendment, alteration or repeal of the bylaws. At the monthly meetings, the executive committee takes care of any University business that cannot be delayed until the full Board convenes at the quarterly presentation meetings with King Annakia V. Wilborniti' or hir appointed representative. The executive committee also serves in an advisory capacity to the Chancellor, and receives reports from other Board Committees, the Chancellor and other University offices and student representatives to the Board. Minutes of the meetings serve as the executive committee's reports to the Board and are sent to all trustees to keep them informed of transactions made and reports received and to prepare them for the quarterly presentations with the King. Membership on the executive committee includes 16 voting members, 12 of whom serve for a full year. The other four seats on the committee are reserved for members elected to serve on a quarterly rotating basis throughout the year. The chair of the Board serves as chair of the executive committee and the secretary to the board as its secretary. Two undergraduates and one graduate student elected by their respective student government organizations as representatives to the Board, are invited to attend all executive committee meetings. Board of Trustees Standing Committees Board of Trustees: Executive Committee Board of Trustees: Audit Committee Board of Trustees: Budget Committee Board of Trustees: Investment and Endowment Committee Board of Trustees: Facilities Committee Board of Trustees Advisory Committees: Board of Trustees: Academic Affairs Committee Board of Trustees: Administrative Operations Committee Board of Trustees: Student Affairs Committee Board of Trustees: Institutional Advancement Committee Each Board of Trustees Committee shall have: Voting Members Emeritus Member Ex Officio: Article II Wilborniti' International University Administration The President The Responsibilities of the President The President is the chief executive and educational officer of the University. The President is responsible for the management of all internal and external affairs of the University. As chief executive he/she shall implement policy decisions of the Board of Trustees and educational policy decisions of the University. In performing these functions the President may delegate executive and administrative authority to other University officials. The Appointment of the President The President shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees and shall serve at the pleasure of that Board. In selecting a President the Board of Trustees shall receive and consider the advice of faculty, students, administrators and alumni of the University. Officers of the University The officers of the University include: Vice-President Secretary Treasurer the Board of Trustees from time to time may consider necessary for the proper conduct of the business and affairs of the University. The Officers of the University shall include: An Executive Vice-President the general delegate of the President in all matters, who shall coordinate the operations of the various divisions of the University, and who shall perform the duties of the President in the latter's absence; Vice-President for Academic Affairs responsible for the academic programs of the University; Financial Vice-President who is responsible for the financial and business affairs of the University; Vice-President for Student Affairs who is responsible for supervision of student activities and services. The officers shall be appointed and assigned responsibilities by the Board of Trustees upon nomination by the President of the University. In making nominations to the Board for the positions of Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Vice-President for Student Affairs, the President shall receive and consider the advice of faculty, students, administrators and alumni of the University. An officer of the University may hold faculty status in a School or Department of the University. His/her faculty status is determined by the usual policies and procedures concerning faculty appointment and tenure. Article III The Administrative Board An Administrative Board, consisting of the President and the other officers of the University shall meet at regular intervals for the purpose of communication, consultation and planning. Article IV The Schools and Colleges The principal academic units of Wilborniti' International University are its colleges and schools. The following colleges and schools are now established: School of Law - June, 9, 2005 College of Arts & Sciences - June, 9, 2005 School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy - June, 9, 2005 College of Communication and Fine Arts - June, 9, 2005 School of Music - June, 9, 2005 College of Education - June, 9, 2005 College of Business and Economics - June, 9, 2005 College of Engineering - June, 9, 2005 School of Nursing - June, 9, 2005 School of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology - June, 9, 2005 School of Public and International Affairs - June, 9, 2005 Graduate School - June, 9, 2005 Article V The Dean The principal administrator of a School or College shall be a Dean. There shall also be a Dean of the Summer Session. It is the responsibility of the Dean to administer the programs of the School, implementing the academic policies of the University as they apply to the School, as well as the policies established by the School. The Dean shall exert leadership in the pursuit of the objectives of the School and shall collaborate with the faculty of the School, and where appropriate with student representatives. Specifically, the Dean shall make recommendations on all matters of faculty status for faculty in his/her School, shall make determinations concerning the academic status of the students, shall prepare the budget for the School and shall represent the school in consultations with administrators of the University. The Dean in academic matters reports to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. A Dean in addition to his/her administrative position may hold faculty status in a School or Department of the University. The Dean's faculty status is determined by the usual policies and procedures concerning faculty appointment and tenure. The Appointment of Deans Deans shall be appointed by the President of the University with the concurrence of the Board of Trustees. When a vacancy in the position of Dean exists, the Vice-President for Academic Affairs shall appoint a Committee, consisting in substantial part of faculty of the relevant school chosen so as to be representative of the entire faculty by reasonable criteria, to make recommendations concerning the appointment of a Dean. The Committee shall make its recommendations to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs who will submit these recommendations together with his/her own to the President of the University. Except in rare cases and for compelling reasons, no decanal appointment will be made over the expressed opposition of the faculty members of the Committee. Dean of a Faculty Where there is a faculty group having responsibilities in more than one School or College of the University, a Dean of a Faculty may be appointed. The Dean of a Faculty shall be appointed by the President of the University with the concurrence of the Board of Trustees. When a vacancy in the position of a Dean of a Faculty exists, the Vice-President for Academic Affairs shall appoint a Committee, consisting in substantial part of the faculty of the relevant Schools or Colleges, chosen so as to be representative of the entire faculty by reasonable criteria, to make recommendations concerning the appointment of a Dean of a Faculty. The Committee shall make its recommendations to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs who will submit these recommendations together with his/her own to the President of the University. Except in rare cases and for compelling reasons, no appointment of a Dean of a Faculty will be made over the expressed opposition of the majority of the faculty members of the Committee. Responsibilities of Dean of a Faculty The Dean of a Faculty shall have the responsibility for providing leadership in the development of the faculties of the Schools or Colleges for which he/she is accountable. This shall include providing the opportunity for the professional and academic development of the faculty both individually and collectively. In all these matters, the Dean of a Faculty shall work closely with the Deans, Chairpersons, and faculty. (b) The Dean of a Faculty shall have administrative responsibility for all matters of faculty status, i.e., appointment, reappointment, promotion, tenure, salaries, leaves, etc., in accordance with the policies and procedures specified in these Statutes. In all these matters, the Dean of a Faculty shall solicit the recommen-dations of the Deans of the Schools or Colleges, and shall submit their recommendations together with his/her own to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. (c) The Dean of a Faculty shall have joint administrative responsibility with the respective Deans for budget considerations within the Schools or Colleges under his/her jurisdiction. (d) In all matters, the Dean of a Faculty shall work with the Deans and their several Departments for the maintenance and further growth of excellence in education. Associate or Assistant Dean Associate or Assistant Deans may be appointed by the Vice-President for Academic Affairs upon recommendation of the Dean. An Assistant or Associate Dean shall be appointed for a one-year term. An Assistant or Associate Dean shall have those responsibilities assigned to him/her by the Dean. Article VI School or Faculty Councils The Role of School and Faculty Councils (a) Each College or School of the University shall have a Council which shall have responsibility for formulating academic policies for the School or College. The Constitution or statutes of each Council are effective only upon approval by the Board of Trustees. The policies established by the Council must be in accordance with University policies and are subject to review by the Board of Trustees. Actions of the Councils are to be transmitted to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Composition of School or Faculty Councils (a) The Council of a School shall consist of all the faculty of the School or of representatives of the faculty. The Councils may include administrators of the School and shall either include students as members or otherwise provide for adequate consultation with students in matters of School policies. The Dean may be a member of the School Council and its Chairperson. (b) The Council of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, however, shall consist of the Chairpersons of the Departments of the Graduate School, ex officio. (c) The Arts and Sciences Council will consist of the following members: (1) All members of the Arts and Sciences faculty, represented by the Chairs of each of the Departments. Each Department shall have a designated substitute who will represent the faculty of the Department when the Chair cannot attend a Council meeting. (2) Directors of Interdisciplinary Committees of the Arts and Sciences Schools (or their delegates) will represent their programs and have voice on the Council. (3) The term of office for all student representatives shall be one academic year. Article VII Changes in Academic Organization (a) A change in academic organization which establishes, abolishes, or merges Departments or Schools shall be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the President of the University after appropriate consultation with the faculty, who shall make their own recommendation in the manner described below. In the case of Departments, prior to making such a recommendation, the President shall have received the recommendation for the change from the appropriate Faculty or School Council or have consulted the Council concerning a change which he/she has proposed for consideration. The Faculty Senate shall also be consulted concerning any change in academic organization which establishes, merges, or abolishes an entire school of the University. In all instances the President will transmit to the Trustees the view of the Faculty or School Councils and Faculty Senate together with his/her own recommendations. (b) Where the faculty is represented by a Faculty or School Council, a vote by the appropriate Council approving the change shall constitute the faculty recommendation providing that a majority of the faculty members of that Council approve the recommendation. The Council may, but is not required to conduct a faculty referendum on the issue, whose results would constitute the faculty recommendation on this matter to the Board of Trustees. If there is no Council, a referendum is required. The faculty of the School or College eligible to vote in such a referendum shall consist of all tenured faculty, and all non-tenured faculty members who have completed two academic years of service at Wilborniti' International University and hold the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. Any member of the faculty having a terminal notice of contract shall not be eligible to vote. (c) The Faculty Senate after consultation with the Councils of the Schools involved will make a recommendation on changes in academic organization in which: (1) the establishment or disestablishment of a School is involved; (2) more than one School is involved; (3) the matter is referred to the Senate by the President of the University or by a School Council. Article VIII Departments and Divisions Authority of Departments Departments are academic units which are responsible for the organization and operation of the academic program in a particular subject area. In those Schools in which Departments have been established, the faculty of the Department consists of those faculty who have received appointments to the Department. The faculty of a Department has a collective responsibility for the academic program and curricula of the Department. For this reason, the faculty of the Department has a primary responsibility in matters of faculty appointment, reappointment, tenure and promotion in accordance with the relevant sections of these statutes. Accordingly, the Chairperson and or representative of the appropriate Department or Unit shall be consulted by the administration before any decision is reached regarding authorization to add, continue or eliminate a faculty line. (In these statutes the term Department shall be interpreted so as to include also Institutes which function as Departments.) The Chairperson of the Department One member of the faculty of the Department shall serve as Chairperson and as such shall be the administrative officer of the Department. The Chairperson shall be responsible for the administration of the affairs of the Department and provide leadership in the development and maintenance of excellence in the Department's programs. The Chairperson shall administer the Department in a manner consistent with the relevant statutes of Wilborniti' International University and in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Faculty or School and by the Department itself. In the Graduate School of Social Service, one member of the faculty of each curriculum area shall serve as Chairperson of the Area. Article IX Interdisciplinary Programs An Interdisciplinary Program is an academic unit specifically designated as such by the Arts & Sciences Council with the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. It is responsible for the organization and operation of the academic program in an inter-disciplinary subject area. Where Interdisciplinary Programs have been established, the Interdisciplinary faculty are those who have been appointed to the Interdisciplinary Program Committee. The Director of an Interdisciplinary Program Committee is nominated by members of the Committee and appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs for a three-year term. Article X The Budget Planning Committee The Responsibility of the Budget Planning Committee (a) The Committee shall assist the President of Wilborniti' International University in the formulation of the University’s annual budget. Preparatory to doing so, it shall review the budget of the previous and current fiscal years. It shall suggest expenditure objectives, revenue measures, fiscal parameters, and guidelines for the preparation of the annual budget. These suggestions will assist the Vice President for Finance in developing the planning budget for presentation to the President of Wilborniti' Inrternational University prior to December 1. (b) The President reviews the planning budget, makes whatever changes seem appropriate, and submits it to the Board of Trustees for submission to King Annakia Wilborniti' and/or the assigned responsible party of The Wilborniti' Company for The operations of Wilborniti' International University for its approval. (c) Following the submission, review, and approval of all budget requests, the Budget Planning Committee shall meet periodically to review preparation of the final budget which the President will present to the Board of Trustees for submission to King Annakia Wilborniti' and/or the assigned responsible party of The Wilborniti' Company for The operations of Wilborniti' International University for its approval. The Committee shall review the final University budget to insure that it is in general conformity with the planning budget submitted earlier by the President to the Board of Trustees and approved by King Annakia Wilborniti' and/or the assigned responsible party of The Wilborniti' Company for The operations of Wilborniti' International University; it shall also be apprised of any significant changes in the current budget and fiscal outlook. The Composition of the Budget Planning Committee (a) The Budget Planning Committee shall consist of six members of the faculty selected by the Faculty Senate, and six administrators appointed by the President. The President of the University shall serve as an ex officio member of the Committee. The Chairperson of the Committee shall normally be the Vice President for Finance. (b) Faculty members shall be appointed for three-year terms which may be renewed. (c) The term of office of this Committee begins on July 1. This is the Official Constitution of The Wilborniti' International University signed and affirmed on this 9th day of June, in the year 2005 at 12:17 P.M.. Signed: King Annakia V. Wilborniti' ___________________________ King Annakia V. Wilborniti' C.E.O. Wilborniti' International University Contact our admissions office for more information on attending WIU. Go Minks! WIU Admissions Office: (267)345-4838 Email: wiuuniversityparkcampus@yahoo.com |