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 Bylaws
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.
Visit the SOM Faculty Affairs and Development Events Calendar for location and Zoom details. Contact Elizabeth Harner with questions.
Past Announcements:
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- Updating outdated titles and responsibilities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.
- Contact Elizabeth Harner with questions
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.