School of Medicine Faculty Governance
The School of Medicine has a collaborative governance structure, designed to promote partnership between faculty and administration in conducting the school's business.
Faculty Governance
2.18.26 - Changes proposed to the School of Medicine Faculty Bylaws passed in December 2025 and were effective January 2026.
A copy of the current SOM Faculty Bylaws is available.
Past Announcements:
1.14.26 - A special meeting of the SOM Faculty Council has been called for Tuesday, January 27, 7:00-8:00am. All SOM faculty are invited to attend this leadership listening forum with both in-person and Zoom participation options available. Note that the forum will not be recorded.
12.11.25 - A ballot was emailed to all eligible SOM faculty to vote via a REDCap survey on the proposed changes to the SOM Faculty Bylaws. Voting closed on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00pm.
11.18.25 - Changes have been proposed to the School of Medicine Faculty Bylaws passed. The changes include:
- Updating outdated titles and responsibilities
- Revise the structure of the Appointments, Promotion and Tenure (APT) Committee.
All SOM Faculty have the opportunity to provide feedback and comments on these proposed changes via a REDCap survey. An invitation to complete this survey was sent to SOM faculty on November 18, 2025. A presentation of the changes will be made at the December 10, 2025 Faculty Council meeting and a ballot for voting will be emailed to SOM faculty the following day.
School of Medicine Faculty Standing Committees
Contacts:
- Academic and Professionalism Committee - Angela Gosserand
- Admissions Committee - Elora Thomas, EdD
- Appointments, Promotion and Tenure Committee
- Kansas City - Angela Basgall
- Wichita - Kaycee Miller
- Education Council - Malik Williams
- Elections Committee - Elizabeth Harner
- Research Committee - Elizabeth Jenkins
- Student Promotions/Special Programs Committee - Angela Gosserand
Contact Elizabeth Harner for a current 25-26 Standing Committee Roster or a copy of the current SOM Faculty Bylaws.
Previous Voting Results and Governance Recommendations:
7/7/2020 - School of Medicine Faculty Bylaws Change Proposal - The vote on the proposed changes passed.
6/1/2022 - School of Medicine Faculty Bylaws Change Proposal - The vote on the proposed changes passed.
5/31/2023 - School of Medicine Faculty Bylaws Change Proposal - The vote on the proposed changes passed.
11/20/2024 - School of Medicine Faculty Bylaws Change Proposal - The vote on the proposed changes passed.