Updated on Feb. 3, 2026

ESTABLISHED IN THE YEAR OF 1976 – 1977
LAST AMENDED FEBRUARY 2026*

The faculty of the College of Education at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, in order to achieve the educational objectives of the College and the University, to promote their participation in the determination of College policy in such objectives, and to maintain the ideals of academic freedom which are the inherent right of a university faculty, do hereby effect this Constitution.

All provisions of this Constitution shall be in accord with the current published versions of NC State’s  Policies, Regulations, and Rules.

Article I – Purpose

The purpose of this Constitution shall be

1. to establish a framework for addressing issues of common concerns among faculty and other common concerns,
2. to promote communication among the faculty and between the faculty and administration,
3. to provide for wider faculty involvement in developing and establishing College of Education and University Regulations and Rules,
4. to conduct the business of the faculty,
5. to nurture the principle of academic freedom and
6. to facilitate the orientation of new faculty members.

Article II – Membership

Section 1. The voting membership shall consist of all full-time faculty in the College of Education with the academic rank of instructor or above (see POL 05.20.01 and REG 05.20.34 for academic rank and track definitions), and other personnel with titles or roles in the College of Education similar to those defined in Article II, Section 2 of the General Faculty Bylaws. Emeritus Faculty will not be part of the voting membership.

Section 2. Any member of this faculty with a joint appointment in another College and who is subject to the provisions of this Constitution shall be considered full-time on the same basis as those with full-time appointments only in the College of Education.

 Section 3. Non-voting members or non-members (including visiting and postdoctoral fellows and temporary instructors) shall be allowed to attend meetings and participate in discussions upon invitation of the Faculty Chair.

Article III – Officers and Duties

Section 1. The elective officers of the Faculty shall consist of a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson. In order to provide continuity in leadership, the Vice Chairperson will assume the role of Chairperson following the year of service as Vice Chairperson. The Vice Chairperson will be elected annually by ballot during the month of April for the following year. In the event that both offices will be vacated at the end of a term, both will be elected for one year by ballot during the month of April. The officers of the Faculty will assume their duties at Commencement. There shall also be a Parliamentarian selected from the faculty who serves a 3 year term. Individuals serving in this role will be selected by the Faculty Coordinating Committee each spring semester from nominations submitted by interested faculty. 

Section 2. The duties of the Chairperson shall be to

1. preside at all meetings of the Faculty,
2. convene a minimum of two meetings of the Faculty per year  (or a number of meetings that is equal to the number of College meetings),
3. convene the Faculty Coordinating Committee as needed and oversee the activities of this group with responsibilities as detailed in Article III, Section 5, Faculty Coordinating Committee. to talk with the Faculty and bring forward issues of governance when appropriate,
4. communicate with the Faculty and bring forward issues of governance when appropriate, including using faculty email listserv without restriction,
5. serve as a member of the College Leadership Team or similar college leadership group as designated by the Dean;
6. represent the views of the faculty and advocate as appropriate for those views in College Leadership meetings and to maintain confidentiality of meeting discussions,
7. serve as a member of the Coordinating Committee during the term as chairperson and the year following the term as Chairperson, and
8. assist in the assignment of faculty to committees to fill open positions in conjunction with the Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs, Department Heads, and the Faculty Coordinating Committee.

Section 3. The duties of the Vice Chairperson shall be to

1. oversee the minutes of all Faculty meetings by checking with the person designated to take the minutes,
2. distribute a copy of the Constitution of the College of Education Faculty to new members of the Faculty,
3. notify each member of the Faculty at least one week in advance of the date of a regular or special meeting,
4. serve on the Coordinating Committee,
5. preside over the Faculty Meetings in the absence of the Faculty Chairperson, and
6. perform such other duties as may be designated by the Faculty Chair.

Section 4. The duties of the Past Chairperson shall be to

1. provide mentorship and advice to the Chairperson on procedures and relevant previous faculty activities, and
2. be available to serve in the role of Chairperson in the event of the Chairperson’s inability to serve. 

Section 5. The duties of the Parliamentarian shall be to

1. advise the Faculty Chair on how to conduct meetings and make decisions according to established rules, and 
2. ensure fairness, order, and efficiency in meetings by interpreting and applying parliamentary procedures.

Section 6. Faculty Coordinating Committee.

There shall be a Faculty Coordinating Committee consisting of the Chairperson of the Faculty, the immediate past Chairperson of the Faculty, the Vice Chairperson of the Faculty, and the Senators elected to represent the College of Education. Its functions shall be to determine the order of business for the regular business meetings, to serve with the Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs and Department Heads as a recruiting and organizing body for faculty committees, and to conduct those elections of college wide officers and university wide representatives as noted in Article VI of this Constitution.

Section 7. Succession of Officers.

If a vacancy occurs, the role of the Faculty Chairperson shall be assumed by the Vice Chairperson, who may, at the Coordinating Committee’s discretion, continue in this role through the normally expected year of service. The existing Coordinating Committee shall conduct a special election according to constitutional procedures to fill any other vacancies that occur.

Article IV – Meetings

Section 1. The Faculty shall hold at least one meeting during each semester of the academic year or a number of meetings that is equal to the number of College meetings. The Coordinating Committee, in consultation with the Dean, shall determine the time for these meetings.

Section 2. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson or by vote of the Faculty. Special meetings shall be called upon petition of ten percent of the voting Faculty to the Chairperson of the Faculty or upon a resolution of any Standing Committee to the Chairperson of the Faculty.

Section 3. Except in case of emergency, the Vice Chairperson shall notify each member one week in advance of the date of a regular or special meeting concerning the time, place, and agenda of a meeting.

Section 4. Voting in all faculty meetings shall be by voice or standing vote or by secret ballot. A voice or a standing vote may be used on all matters unless a request is made for a secret ballot.  A secret ballot may be requested by any member of the Faculty and must be put to a vote for consideration with the majority present agreeing to do so. Only results of the elections shall be announced and recorded in the minutes unless two- thirds of the Faculty present demonstrates by standing vote that the actual count of votes shall be recorded.

Section 5. Any member of the Faculty shall be entitled to suggest an item on the agenda, if it is emailed or submitted in writing to the Chairperson at least six days prior to a regular meeting and if it pertains to the business of the College. Proposals from the floor regarding new business will be included on the agenda of the next meeting. However, the agenda may be altered or new business brought up by a two-thirds vote of the voting faculty present.

Section 6. Rules of Order for faculty meetings, as determined by the Coordinating Committee, shall be the reference for parliamentary procedure. The Parliamentarian will be responsible for making sure this is followed.

Article V – Committees

Section 1. General Provision on Committees.

The Chairperson of each standing committee other than the Coordinating Committee shall be selected by the Committee. Except for the Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee, all committee meetings shall be open to College of Education Faculty members. In addition to special reports that may be called for by the Faculty, all Standing Committees shall submit at least one progress report each year. All committee reports shall be distributed in the following manner: a copy to the Chairperson of the Faculty, a copy to the Dean, a copy to the Associate Dean who is the liaison to the committees, and a copy retained in the committee records.

Section 2. Special Committees.

The Faculty or the Dean of the College may create any special committees as deemed necessary.

Section 3. Standing Committees. (except for RPT committee; See Article VII)

A. The following procedures are relevant for establishing Standing Committee membership.

1. Membership shall be for three years except where shorter terms of some members (determined by lot) are needed to facilitate a staggered term assignment. Approximately 1/3 of each committee will be appointed each year.
2. Each Standing Committee will have at least one student representative. Student representation shall be undergraduate and/or graduate as deemed appropriate by the Committee.
3. Faculty shall be surveyed by Department Heads as to their preferences regarding which committee(s) they would like to serve on as members. Giving these preferences due regard, and insofar as feasible Department Heads will make committee recommendations to the responsible Associate Dean and Faculty Chairperson by May 15 of each year, who will make the committee assignments for review by the Dean.
4. The Dean has the privilege of appointing representatives of the Dean’s office to any Standing Committee.

B. Following the operational details and are the specifications for the Standing Committees

Section 1: Operational Details

1. The Chairperson of each Committee shall be selected from among the faculty representatives.
2. The Dean’s Office representative on each of the committees (assistant dean, associate dean, senior advisor or other senior college leader) shall provide administrative support for the committee, and the  committee’s agenda will be developed collaboratively by the Chairperson and the Dean’s representative.
3. Dedicated staff support for the committee’s operations will be provided by the relevant College administrative office.

Section 2: List of all Standing Committees

Budget Advisory Committee

This committee will advise the Dean and responsible Associate/Assistant Dean on budget and budget-related decisions and will serve to create a culture of transparency around College finances.

The committee shall be comprised of the following members:

• Two faculty representatives from each department, selected by the faculty of the respective department. 
• Two staff representatives chosen by the College of Education Staff Organization
• One graduate student representative and one undergraduate student representative selected by the Budget Advisory Committee
• Responsible Associate/Assistant Dean, ex officio (Assistant Dean for Operations)
• One additional member appointed by the dean, ex-officio 

Voting Privileges

• Department representatives, staff, and students hold voting privileges.  
• Ex officio members are non-voting. 

Building, Equipment, Safety, and Space Technology Committee.

This committee advises the Dean on matters related to building and equipment usage, building safety, technology-related issues, and other functions as determined by the Dean and the committee. Its primary purpose is to ensure efficient and effective utilization of the college’s physical and technological resources.

The committee shall be comprised of the following members:

• Faculty Representation: Each department within the College of Education (CED) shall have one member.
• Ex Officio Members: Assistant Dean for Operations
• Student Member: One graduate student will also be included on the committee.

Operations and leadership

• The Chairperson of the Committee will be selected from among the faculty representatives. The Office of Operations shall provide support for the committee. The committee’s agenda will be developed collaboratively by the Chairperson and the Assistant Dean for Operations.

Voting Privileges

• All members of the committee, including faculty representatives, ex officio members, and the graduate student member, shall have voting privileges.

Committee on Professional Education

This committee advises the Dean and the Assistant Dean for Professional Education and Accreditation on matters related to professional licensure and related programmatic activities related to licensure.

The committee shall be comprised of the following members:

• Faculty membership will include two representatives each from the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences and the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education as well as one representative each from the Department of Leadership, Policy, and Adult and Higher Education, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
  • Note: Representation will include both graduate and undergraduate programs that involve licensure.
• Ex Officio Voting Members: Assistant Dean for Professional Education and Accreditation; other members of the Office of Professional Education as determined by the Dean
• Student Members: One undergraduate and one graduate student enrolled in a program that leads to licensure.

Voting Privileges

• All members of the committee, including faculty representatives, ex officio members, and student members, hold full voting privileges.

Council on Multicultural Initiatives and Dialogue (COMID)

This committee is charged with fostering a climate of mutual respect, inclusiveness, and advocacy within the college. It serves as a catalyst for engagement by promoting cross-cultural communication among students, staff, faculty, and administrators.

The committee shall be comprised of the following members:

• Department Representatives: Two elected representatives from each department.
• Ex Officio Voting Members: Relevant and responsible representatives from the Dean’s Office.

Voting Privileges

• All representatives and ex officio members hold full voting privileges.

Faculty Awards Committee

This committee solicits and reviews nominations for faculty awards managed by the Office of Faculty Development and other awards as directed by the Dean. Following deliberation, it forwards recommendations for college-level nominees to the Dean or other designated individuals.

The committee shall be comprised of the following members:

• Department Representatives: One representative from each department.
• Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Two members appointed by the Dean’s Office.

Voting Privileges

• Only department representatives hold voting privileges. Ex officio members are non-voting.

Graduate Studies Committee

This committee reviews graduate courses and curricula. It recommends changes to college-level graduate program policies and procedures to the Dean.

The committee shall be comprised of the following members:

• Ex Officio Voting Members:
  • Directors of Graduate Programs from each department
  • Elected College representative to the Administrative Board of the Graduate School
  • Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs

Voting Privileges

• All members listed hold full voting privileges.

Research Committee

This committee advises the Dean and the responsible Associate Dean on matters related to research administration and the responsible conduct of research.

The committee shall be comprised of the following members:

• Representatives: One representative from each department and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation.
• Ex Officio Voting Members:
  • Director of Research Development
  • Director of Research Management
  • Associate Dean for Research and Innovation
  • College of Education representative on the University Research Committee
  • One faculty member of the Research Leadership Academy

Voting Privileges

• All representatives and ex officio members hold full voting privileges.

Undergraduate Courses and Curricula Committee 

This committee will be responsible for reviewing undergraduate courses and curricula as needed as well as policy and related undergraduate academic program issues related to the implementation of course and curricula actions. 

The committee shall be comprised of the following members:

• Faculty Representatives: Each department with undergraduate programs shall have 2 faculty representatives.
• Ex Officio Voting Members:
  • Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs 
  • College representative to the University Courses and Curricula Committee
  • College representative of Council on Undergraduate 
  • Director of Academic Advising 

Voting Privileges

• All members of the committee, including faculty representatives, ex officio members, hold full voting privileges.

Student Scholarship and Awards Committee

This committee advises on the College’s undergraduate and graduate scholarship program and selects scholarship recipients.

The committee shall be comprised of the following members:

• Department Representatives: One representative from each department.
• Ex Officio Voting Member: The Assistant Dean for Student Success.

Voting Privileges

• All representatives and the ex officio member hold full voting privileges.

Section 4. Other College Committees and Special Representatives

1. Student Grievance Committee Panel Faculty Representatives. Membership and procedures shall be in accordance with instructions from the Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
2. Coordinators. May be appointed by the Dean as needed to facilitate such college wide efforts as United Fund and Diploma Presentation.
3. Faculty Senators. The Senators shall be selected in accordance with procedures in the Faculty Senate  Bylaws.
4. Faculty Proceedings Committee. Faculty shall be selected as outlined in section 2.1 of the Faculty Grievance, Review and Hearings Policy (POL 05.25.01).

Article VI – Elections

Section 1. The General Faculty Bylaws provides for the election of the College Senators.

Section 2. The College Faculty shall also elect the Vice Chairperson of the Faculty (who will then become Chairperson); members of the College of Education Reappointment, promotion, and Tenure Committee; and the College of Education representative to the Administrative Board of the Graduate School. If needed, the College faculty will elect the Chairperson of the Faculty.

Section 3. The College of Education Coordinating Committee shall conduct all elections including those assigned to the College Senators as defined in General Faculty Bylaws.

Section 4. Nominations to the above offices will be made in the following manner at times which best meet the requirements of that office.

1. Faculty members may nominate eligible persons. Each nomination requires the consent of the nominated faculty member and the endorsement of one additional faculty member. A minimum of two weeks’ time from the date of announcement should be allowed for conducting the nominations.
2. In the event more than two persons are nominated for one office, a primary election shall be held in which all nominations shall appear on a ballot. If no one candidate obtains a majority of the votes cast, the two persons obtaining the largest pluralities shall appear on the final ballot. A minimum of one week’s time will be allocated for the primary election.
3. The final election shall be held with the names of both nominated persons appearing on a ballot distributed to eligible voters. The person receiving a majority of the votes cast shall be declared elected. A minimum of one week’s time will be allocated for the election.

Article VII –  Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee

The College of Education Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee (CRPTC) is responsible for recommending the reappointment, promotion, and tenure of tenure-track faculty, as well as the promotion of professional-track faculty. The committee comprises five tenure-track faculty members holding the rank of Professor; however, those serving as department heads or in college/university administrative roles are ineligible. CRPTC members are elected by tenure-track faculty eligible to vote in College elections. In their service, members represent the College’s approved and publicly available RPT Standards rather than any specific department or entity. To ensure broad representation, no more than two members may serve from the same department. Terms are three years and staggered to maintain continuity, with consecutive full terms prohibited. Vacancies may be filled through one- or two-year terms, provided the departmental composition limit is maintained.

Each member’s term of office shall be three years, with staggered appointments, and no member may serve consecutive full terms. The chair shall be annually elected by the College RPT Committee members. A candidate for promotion or tenure may not serve on the College RPT Committee during the year of candidacy. If members of the committee withdraw, they shall be replaced by elected members to serve the balance of the term.

Article VIII – Collective Responsibility of the Faculty

Section 1. It shall be the duty of the Faculty to formulate and maintain educational policy, to make recommendations pertaining thereto, and to adopt rules and regulations appropriate to its implementation.

Section 2. In matters of common and equal concern to the College of Education and to any other college of the university, the Faculty of the College of Education shall share coordinate responsibility, provided that such other colleges cooperate by full acceptance of complementary responsibility.

Section 3. The Faculty may express by formal resolution its opinion or desire on any subject relating to the administration or policy of the College or University.

Article IX – Amendments

Section 1. Amendments to this Constitution may be initiated by any of the voting membership of the College of Education Faculty (See Article II) by submitting a written statement of the proposed amendment, with the signatures of ten or more sponsoring faculty members, to the Coordinating Committee.

Section 2. Amendments shall be approved upon a favorable vote from a two-thirds majority of those Faculty voting in a referendum conducted by the Coordinating Committee.

Section 3. In those cases where amendments to this Constitution become necessary because of modifications to controlling Policies, Regulations, or Rules, the required changes may be made by the College Coordinating Committee and responsible Associate Dean. These changes are subject to review and approval by the Dean, after which they are communicated to the faculty and become effective immediately.

Article X – Ratification

Section 1. This Constitution shall be approved upon a favorable vote from a majority of those Faculty voting.

*Additional Amendments on October 10, 1984; September 6, 1988; April 6, 1992; September 30, 1992; May 15, 1999; May 21, 2001; April 12, 2002; April 2003; April 2004; April 2007; September 2013;