These bylaws establish the organizational structure, roles, procedures, and governance practices necessary for the effective administration of the UNC Department of Art and Art History. They outline how the department conducts its operations—including leadership duties, committees, service expectations, meetings, budgeting, and bylaw amendments—to ensure consistent and transparent management.
This policy document establishes the standards, criteria, and procedures that the Department of Art and Art History at UNC Chapel Hill uses to guide faculty personnel decisions, including appointments, reappointments, promotions, and tenure. It covers expectations for both tenure-track/tenured faculty and fixed-term teaching track faculty across the areas of research (including creative activity), teaching, and service, with specific standards defined for the Art History and Studio Art programs.