UNLV’s shared governance structure ensures meaningful faculty participation in decisions. Faculty members influence key areas like personnel policies, admissions, curriculum, and more through committees, advisory groups, and other governance structures. This framework empowers faculty to play a central role in managing and guiding the institution.
Bylaws
The institutional and unit bylaws serve as the governing framework for academic faculty. The bylaws outline the rules, procedures, and structure by which the school’s governance operates. Examples include the roles and responsibilities of the faculty, administration, and other stakeholders. The bylaws are established by the faculty and approved by the president of UNLV. Through the bylaws, the university and its divisions maintain consistency, transparency, and accountability in decision-making processes.
Interfolio (Folio) Information Management System
Interfolio, the university and School of Medicine's information management system for academic faculty members, is a secure, web-based platform. It provides a database and reporting tool for faculty to document their teaching, scholarship, and service. This platform is used for academic faculty processes, including annual evaluations and promotion and tenure reviews. It also incorporates a document curation platform for faculty to maintain their professional materials.
Conflict of Interest
The university values and encourages employee involvement in external activities that support its mission. Participation in these activities can create conflicts of interest and commitment, which can arise when personal or financial considerations interfere with an employee’s duties. To manage these risks, the university has established policies to identify, reduce, and address potential conflicts, ensuring that all external engagements align with the institution’s standards and responsibilities.
Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure
The Office of Faculty Affairs also coordinates the following:
- Faculty Appointment
- Definitions and Categories
- Policy
- Process
- Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine Title Tree
- Initial Appointment Processes
- Renewal of Appointment Processes
- Promotion and Tenure
- Guidelines
- Process
- Remediation Policies and Process
- Non-Renewal Policies and Processes
- Dismissal Policies and Process
- Sabbatical
Committees
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Office of Faculty Affairs has a broad range of responsibilities including:
- Providing assistance for preparing and processing all faculty actions, including new appointments, promotions, tenure awards, and sabbatical requests
- Interpreting university and Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine rules to faculty members, department chairs, and administrators
- Leading several faculty development programs for both academic and community faculty
- Coordinating several resource building programs addressing faculty professionalism, diversity, conflicts-of-interest, and other topics