Appalachian State University
PA-3: Inclusive and Participatory Governance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.88 / 3.00 |
Jim
Dees Data and Assessment Specialist Office of Sustailability |
Does the institution have formal participatory or shared governance bodies through which the following stakeholders can regularly participate in the governance of the institution?:
| Yes or No | |
| Students | Yes |
| Academic staff | Yes |
| Non-academic staff | Yes |
A brief description of the institution’s formal participatory or shared governance bodies:
- The Student Government Association (SGA) is comprised of undergraduate students that serve the student body. Constitutionally, it serves as the student's voice and enact change on campus through legislation, advocacy, awareness, and representation on the Board of Trustees. It is a governing body that exists to constantly improve the University by including student input on ALL changes and issues that impact the lives of students.
Link: https://sga.appstate.edu/
-Likewise, the Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA) of Appalachian State University is a body of appointed senators representing each department within the Graduate School.
Link: https://graduate.appstate.edu/enrolled-students/graduate-student-government-association-gsga
- Staff Senate is a consulting body representing the voice of staff among administration, faculty, and the campus community. Staff Senate represents Appalachian State University staff at the UNC System Staff Assembly. Staff Senate ensures that staff work in a positive, respectful atmosphere with potential for their own professional and personal development.
Link: https://staffsenate.appstate.edu/
- Faculty Senate consists of one member from each academic department, school, the library, and five at-large representatives. The purpose of the Senate is to participate in the formation, implementation, and review of university policy.
Link: https://facsen.appstate.edu/
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Does the institution host or support one or more formal bodies through which external stakeholders have a regular voice in institutional decisions that affect them?:
A brief description of the campus-community council or equivalent body that gives external stakeholders a regular voice in institutional decisions that affect them:
Number of people from underrepresented groups serving as official members of the institution’s highest governing body.:
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Note: Added information about Chancellor's Town-Gown meetings.
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