Harry, Thanks for sharing this important post on governance by Jason Jones, as well as the accompanying comments from earlier dates. Effective governance is, I believe, critical to the healthy growth of an academic institution. Effective governance isn't easy, as we all know, but I don't personally feel I have the right to complain about any problem unless I'm willing to work with my colleagues on the solution to that problem. I understand that others may have a different point of view, and I would find it helpful to hear those alternate opinions or sets of beliefs. Thanks, Janet Dr. J. Nepkie NEW EMAIL ADDRESS [log in to unmask] SUNY Distinguished Service Professor SUNY Music Department Oneonta, NY 13820 tele: 607-436-3425 fax: 607 436 2718 On 4/7/12 8:13 AM, "Pence, Harry" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >Dear Friends, >Here's an interesting take on faculty governance and the changing status >of faculty. > >http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/belief-and-lazy-consensus-focusing-o >n-governance/39232 > >Enjoy?, >Harry > > >Harry E. Pence >SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus >SUNY Oneonta >________________________________________