| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.32 |
| Liaison | Jennifer Daniels |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2024 |
California State University, Stanislaus
PA-3: Inclusive and Participatory Governance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.75 / 3.00 |
Jennifer
Daniels Sustainability Specialist CPFM |
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 ASI Board of Directors serves as the official voice of the students. This group is comprised of 14 elected student representatives, a faculty director, and the Dean of Students. They provide oversight of ASI programs and services, in addition to advocating for students. They seek to provide the ultimate college experience and uphold the mission and vision of ASI, as well as encourage shared governance, student advocacy, and collaboration with other campus and community entities. https://www.csustan.edu/asi/student-government
The Academic Senate is the official representative body of the General Faculty whose purpose is to formulate and evaluate policy and procedures on academic, personnel and fiscal matters and make recommendations to the President. https://www.csustan.edu/academic-senate
The Staff Council is a permanent organization constituted to provide for staff participation and shared governance in the University's affairs, and to permit consultation among administration and the various segments of the University on matters that affect the general welfare of the staff and University and are not within the scope of union representation as defined by California Government Code Section 3562. https://www.csustan.edu/staff-council
The CSU Board of Trustees is a 25-member governance board that adopts regulations and policies governing the entire CSU system. This group governs the CSU system as a whole and is the highest governing board for the system, but may not routinely have representative members from Stanislaus State specifically. Board committees have authority over educational policy, finance, campus planning, and facilities, among other areas.
Membership of the board of trustees is composed of five (5) ex-officio Trustees (including the governor of CA, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the assembly, the state superintendent of public instruction, and the CSU chancellor), and nineteen (19) trustees who are generally appointed by the Governor.
Of the nineteen (19) governor-appointed trustees, two (2) are students, one (1) is an alumni from the CSU Statewide Alumni Council, one (1) is faculty from the Statewide Academic Senate, and the others represent diverse stakeholder groups from across the state.
For more information on the CSU Board of Trustees, please visit: https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/board-of-trustees/Pages/default.aspx
For more information about current membership of the Board of Trustees, please visit: https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/board-of-trustees/meet-the-board-of-trustees
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Number of students representing their peers as official members of the institution’s highest governing body:
Number of academic staff representing their peers as official members of the institution’s highest governing body:
Number of non-academic staff representing their peers as official members of the institution’s highest governing body:
Number of women serving as official members of the institution’s highest governing body:
Percentage of official members of the highest governing body that are women:
Website URL where information about the institution’s highest governing body may be found:
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:
The President’s Community Ambassador Council (PCAC) facilitate open lines of communication between the University and the community, while identifying opportunities to establish and build business and community partnerships. PCAC members serve as ambassadors for the University in our surrounding region. In addition, members promote and/or recruit prospective students.
Members of the President’s Community Ambassador Council are appointed by the President of California State University, Stanislaus. Criteria for nomination include distinguished community and/or educational leadership; recognized and respected professional expertise in areas such as business, industry, healthcare, arts, or community based organizations; interest in higher education; recognized high integrity and ethics; demonstrated good judgment and respect for confidentiality. The council convened February 3 and August 11, 2023.
Roles & Responsibilities:
1. Provide advice and assistance on matters affecting the development of the University as an educational institution.
2. Provide the President with current and impartial impressions of the University’s posture in the community, and offer suggestions on enhancing its public image.
3. Assist and serve as a positive advocate or ambassador for Stanislaus State.
4. Provide open lines of communication between the University and the community.
5. Suggest and facilitate when possible opportunities for business and community partnerships and networking.
6. Serve as a task force, when appropriate, to assist the President with special issues.
7. Provide the President feedback on city and county matters, and state issues.
For more information and list of community representatives, visit: https://www.csustan.edu/president/presidents-community-ambassador-council-pcac
Number of people from underrepresented groups serving as official members of the institution’s highest governing body.:
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