Shared Governance (2009 Faculty Handbook II.B.2)

"...The faculty, through the Faculty Senate, works closely with the President of the University and Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs in formulating, implementing, and evaluating university policies.

"It is the policy of Western Washington University that there shall be meaningful participation by the faculty, through the Faculty Senate or other recognized faculty bodies, in matters relating to university academics, budget, planning and policy in matters at all levels of internal university governance. This is consistent with the University's policy of open participation in governance...