Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 37, granting public college and university presidents control over faculty governance structures, including the power to appoint council leadership. Faculty councils now face a maximum size of 60 members and must include at least two representatives from each college or school. The law establishes term limitations that favor presidential appointees over elected faculty. Additionally, the provost can recommend removing members for attendance issues. The bill also requires periodic reviews of certain academic programs and curriculum courses across Texas institutions.
Senate Bill 37 allows Texas public college presidents to establish governance structures and appoint a majority of faculty council members, altering faculty autonomy.
The law limits faculty councils to 60 members, requires presidential appointees, and allows removal of members for meeting attendance issues or misconduct.
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