We believe shared governance is the best way to advance our mission and vision. XUSOM governance is based on a framework of consultation and collaboration among stakeholders. A successful educational institution thrives on the constructive interaction of students, faculty, administrators, and Board members. Therefore, XUSOM is committed to a smooth faculty-administration partnership, and all faculty play a role in planning, policy-making, and decision-making processes. Faculty members accomplish this by serving on committees and through participation in the Faculty Senate.
Governance structure of the MD program
The primary administrative officer for the XUSOM, Aruba is the Chief Academic Officer (CAO), who is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the President. The Chief Academic Officer is assisted in the administration of XUSOM, Aruba by the Dean for Clinical Sciences, Dean for Basic Sciences, Assistant Dean for Clinical Sciences, the Chair of Curriculum Committee and the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs. The CAO is responsible for the direction, coordination, and supervision of the academic programs and activities of XUSOM, Aruba. The faculty within the school establish admission standards, curricula, academic standards, and degree requirements via their participation in the Faculty senate and participation in various committee and sub-committees.
Administrators:
Coordinates all academic policies for the University
The Dean of Clinical Science is responsible for oversight of the Clinical Science curriculum. Reports directly to the Chief Academic Officer (CAO).
The Dean of Basic Science is responsible for oversight of the Basic Science curriculum. Reports directly to the Chief Academic Officer (CAO).
Assistant Dean of Clinical Science:
The Assistant Dean of Clinical Science assists the Dean for Clinical Science to oversee the Clinical Science Curriculum. He reports to Dean of Clinical Sciences.
Assistant Dean of Curriculum Development and Planning:
The Assistant Dean of Curriculum Development and Planning shall be the Chair of the Curriculum Committee and the Chair of the institutional Review Board and shall work to promote educational research in the institution and bring about a close synergy between educational research and practice.
The Dean for Student Affairs is the main liaison between students and Administration. This Dean directly interfaces with the Basic Sciences students and assists in the resolution of academically-related problems.
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs:
The Assistant Dean of Student Affairs assists the Dean for Student Affairs to oversee all non-education programs that are administered to students, including: student organizations, health services and social activities.
For Roles and Responsibilities: Administrators
Committees:
The Faculty Senate shall maintain Standing and Ad Hoc Committees as needed to perform its purposes.
Standing Committees shall include:
Curriculum Committee
Promotions Committee
Admissions Committee
Research Committee
Faculty Development Committee
CARQI Committee
Ad Hoc Committees
Ad hoc committees shall be named as needed and may include the Bylaws, Faculty Handbook Review, Faculty Entertainment committee, etc.