
Shared Governance
Faculty engage in shared governance through a variety of processes and committees in departments, the college, and at 天堂鸟先生. Faculty can be nominated for elected positions (including self-nominations), and faculty are also appointed to committees via department chairs and the executive dean. If you have a particular interest in serving on a committee, please reach out to your department chair and/or the Office of Faculty Learning and Advancement. Our office facilitates shared governance by supporting appointment and nomination processes and HCOM bylaws revisions.
Faculty Senate Representatives

Leanne Chrisman-Khawam, MD, MEd
HCOM Shared Governance Principles
Members of the Heritage College community will use the following principles as a daily guide for working together:
- We will actively promote and maintain an environment of open communication, respect, cooperation, and engagement.
- We will encourage and consider multiple viewpoints and dissenting views as we remain solution-focused and make evidence-based decisions.
- As we consider differing points of view, we will assume our colleagues are equally committed to Heritage College鈥檚 success.
- We will clearly explain and broadly disseminate the rationale for decisions that have been made.
Contact Us
Email: HCOM-OFLA@ohio.edu