Whereas it is important that the University exhibits complete transparency during the restructuring of colleges and other academic units,

Whereas change in academic structure is an issue that benefits from  as much input as possible,

Whereas faculty and other personnel who have a vested interest in such proposed changes should have the opportunity to not only be aware of such proposal but to be afforded sufficient time to enter into debate,

Be it resolved that any proposal to restructure a college or any other academic unit initiated either by an academic unit or by the Provost or any other person in a senior leadership position at the UD  be communicated in writing to the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate and to those directly impacted by such proposal  within 10 days of the initial public (campus) declaration of the proposal in any format.