Much of the planning and studying of the University's program is done by standing and special committees. They are basic to the shared faculty, administrative, and student organization of the University. Washburn University seeks to encourage the fullest possible participation of the total faculty in such committee activity. On the other hand, election and assignment to committees will be distributed so that the work does not intrude too deeply into the time of any faculty member. During the first year of employment faculty members generally are not given committee responsibility.