UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Academic

COLLEGE CONSTITUTIONS
Adopted: April 8, 1994 Amended: July 12, 2006
Supersedes: (see end of policy)

COLLEGE CONSTITUTIONS

This policy governs the creation and review of college constitutions, which, with other University policies, guide educational and administrative actions within a college.

Subd. 1. Guiding Principle. College constitutions establish the internal governance structure and embody the authority of colleges to govern their own educational and administrative affairs.

Subd. 2. Delegation of Authority. The president or delegate shall approve collegiate constitutions and any subsequent amendments.

Subd. 3. Consistency with Board of Regents Policies and Other University Policies. College constitutions must be consistent with all Board of Regents (Board) and other University policies and procedures. To the extent that any provision of a college constitution conflicts with a Board or other University policy or procedure, the Board or other University policy or procedure shall govern.

Subd. 4. Relationship to Employment Contracts. College constitutions are not intended to be and are not part of the contract terms or the conditions of employment for any University employee.

SUPERSEDES: COLLEGIATE CONSTITUTION POLICY DATED JANUARY 11, 1991; AND RELATION OF COLLEGE CONSTITUTIONS TO CONTRACTS DATED MARCH 13, 1987.