Section 1. Bylaws of the Faculty. The Trustees shall adopt bylaws and similar instruments of governance for the organization and conduct of the affairs of the faculty. The Trustees may amend or repeal such instruments only (1) in response to a written recommendation made by members of the faculty to the Trustees; or (2) following at least thirty (30) days' written notice by the Trustees to the faculty of the action proposed to be taken by the Trustees, during which time the Trustees shall give due consideration to any recommendations received from such faculty members. At the request of the faculty, the President and one or more Trustees shall come before a meeting of the faculty to review and hear comments on the proposed action.
Section 2. Appointments to the Faculty. The bylaws of the faculty shall establish procedures for processing and evaluating applications and recommendations for appointment, reappointment, and promotion of the faculty by the Trustees. Every appointment and promotion shall be in accordance with such bylaws.
Section 3. External Interference. The Board of Trustees shall strive to protect members of the faculty from external interference by persons or agencies not involved in the College's education process that might jeopardize their academic independence or the independence of the College.