1. Composition.  Members of the faculty shall be full-time members of the teaching faculty holding the rank of instructor or above, the President of the College, the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College (hereafter referred to as the Dean of the College), the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students (hereafter referred to as the Dean of Students), the Associate Dean of the College, the Vice President for Enrollment, the Registrar, and full-time members of the library staff with faculty status. [II.A.1. Amended: Faculty, 4/14/09; Trustees, 5/9/09]

2. Functions. Subject to the reserve power of control of the Board of Trustees and under the authority of the President of the College, the faculty shall prescribe requirements for admission, determine the academic policy, approve the courses of instruction, administer the curriculum, and establish conditions of graduation and the nature of degrees to be conferred. The faculty shall have general charge of instruction, attendance of students, examinations, the academic discipline of the College, and requirements for major and minor programs. The faculty is concerned with the College as a whole, and may advise in matters affecting the general welfare of the College, including the Honor System, student life and discipline, and the social and religious life of the College.

3. Organization. The faculty may promulgate rules for its organization and conduct of business and may make recommendations to the President concerning faculty committee composition, membership, and functions. The President shall preside at faculty meetings.