As DeKalb Community College (DCC) expanded from one campus to four campuses, it became increasingly difficult for the college to conduct business related to curriculum and academic policies in an effective and efficient manner. In 1981, DCC's then new president reorganized the campuses and created a Faculty Senate to perform functions previously…

In 1986, after 2 years of preparation for merger, DeKalb Community College (DCC) became part of the University System of Georgia. One of the most important issues to be resolved before the merger was the development of the criteria for establishing a faculty ranking system and its implementation. In addition to determining minimum qualifications…