(a) A faculty shall be organized by departments. Regularly scheduled meetings of the full faculty shall be had to provide a free exchange of ideas concerning:
(1) The content and scope of the curriculum;
(2) The teaching methods and facilities;
(3) Student discipline, welfare and awards;
(4) Faculty discipline and welfare;
(5) Committee reports and recommendations;
(6) Recommendations for the promotion and graduation of students;
(7) Administration and educational policies; and
(8) Recommendations to the administrative officers and to the trustees.
(b) The dean shall appoint the following standing committees of which he shall be a member ex officio: admissions and credentials, curriculum, clinic, laboratories, library and examinations, grades and records.