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1. The Organization of the University
HomeThe Faculty Handbook Project1. The Organization of the University1.4 The University Faculty

1.4 The University Faculty

The University Faculty is established by Article XIII of the University Bylaws. Its workings are detailed in the Operating Principles of the University Faculty:

Functions and Responsibilities
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