Academic freedom is a cornerstone of the heritage and advancement of colleges and universities, particularly at the Medical College of Georgia. Shared governance is crucial to sustaining academic freedom and vital in shaping mutuality in the strategic direction our academic health care institution advances.

In an era of significant change, positive morale of the faculty and institutional success is dependent on the collective intelligence of shared governance. This concept requires mutual participation and confidence between faculty and administration. Faculty governance occurs at all layers within our institutional framework. Participation in the Medical College of Georgia’s faculty organization, or Academic Council and its committees, provides an ideal forum for faculty and administration to cooperatively exercise shared governance and impact the strategic direction of the institution. Academic Council also provides innumerable opportunities to deliberate, navigate and strategize institutional advancement. A service commitment to the Academic Council and its committees strengthens the tripartite mission of the Medical College of Georgia while promoting faculty development through the fostering of collaborative interactions.

Faculty participation is voluntary, although involvement must be unimpeded and active to significantly impact the future of the Medical College of Georgia. Please consider and encourage participation in Academic Council for yourself and your colleagues. A vigorous commitment will help ensure shared governance for the future of the Medical College of Georgia.

Faculty Orientation | Medical College of Georgia
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Annette Waters,

May 24, 2006

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