Shared Governance Through Bylaws: Transformation Within a College of Nursing.

Background: Enhancing faculty voice and promoting shared governance within academia has long been called for but has not been well-reported. A college of nursing in the midwestern United States identified shortcomings in its organizational structure including lack of faculty voice, communication barriers, lack of faculty participation in decision making, and academic programs operating independently.

Method: A workgroup was formed to transform the bylaws to promote shared governance, including faculty voice, equality, and engagement.