| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.53 |
| Liaison | Taryn Wilkinson |
| Submission Date | Aug. 10, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Niagara College Canada
PA-3: Governance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Rob
Walters Senior Advisor Office of the President |
Do all enrolled students, regardless of type or status, have an avenue to participate in one or more governance bodies (through direct participation or the election of representatives)?:
A brief description of the mechanisms through which students have an avenue to participate in one or more governance bodies:
All students enrolled in a program of instruction at Niagara College, whether on a full time or part-time basis are eligible to vote or be nominated to the Board of Governors as well as the Student Administrative Council (SAC).
Is there at least one student representative on the institution’s governing body who was elected by peers or appointed by a representative student body or organization?:
A brief description of student representation on the governing body, including how the representatives are selected:
All students enrolled in a program of instruction at Niagara College, whether on a full time or part-time basis are eligible to vote or be nominated to the Board of Governors. A student member elected solely by the students shall hold office for a one-year term and shall not serve for more than four years consecutively but is eligible for re-election after two years absence from the Board for successive terms not to exceed four years in total. Where a person elected to the Board ceases temporarily or permanently to be a student, the person ceases to be a member of the Board. Notwithstanding the above, a student who graduates prior to the expiration of the student's term may remain a member of the Board until August 31 in the year of his or her graduation.
Do students have a formal role in decision-making in regard to the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Establishing organizational mission, vision, and/or goals | Yes |
| Establishing new policies, programs, or initiatives | Yes |
| Strategic and long-term planning | Yes |
| Existing or prospective physical resources | Yes |
| Budgeting, staffing and financial planning | Yes |
| Communications processes and transparency practices | Yes |
| Prioritization of programs and projects | Yes |
A brief description of the formal student role in regard to each area indicated, including examples from the previous three years:
The Board of Governors Student Rep participates in all aspects of the governing body including including setting the vision, strategic directions, overall goals and outcomes, approving the annual business plan, budget and annual report, and assessing attainment of corporate goals and outcomes and effectiveness of board governance. The only aspect the Student Rep does not participate in is the performance review of the college president.
Do all staff, regardless of type or status, have an avenue to participate in one or more governance bodies (through direct participation or the election of representatives)?:
A brief description of the mechanisms through which all staff have an avenue to participate in one or more governance bodies:
All staff, regardless of type or status at Niagara College, are also eligible to participate in a number of committees including but not limited to Program Advisory Committees, Sustainability Committee, Grounds Committee, Wellness Committee, among others. All full time staff are eligible to vote or be nominated exclusively by their peers to the Board of Governors.
Is there at least one non-supervisory staff representative on the institution’s governing body who was elected by peers or appointed by a representative staff body or organization?:
A brief description of non-supervisory staff representation on the governing body, including how the representatives are selected:
All full time support staff, are eligible to vote or be nominated exclusively by their peers to the Board of Governors. A detailed explanation of how representatives are selected can be found here: http://www.niagaracollege.ca/board-of-governors/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/03/02-by-law-no-4.pdf.
Do non-supervisory staff have a formal role in decision-making in regard to the following? :
| Yes or No | |
| Establishing organizational mission, vision, and/or goals | Yes |
| Establishing new policies, programs, or initiatives | Yes |
| Strategic and long-term planning | Yes |
| Existing or prospective physical resources | Yes |
| Budgeting, staffing and financial planning | Yes |
| Communications processes and transparency practices | Yes |
| Prioritization of programs and projects | Yes |
A brief description of the formal staff role in regard to each area indicated, including examples from the previous three years:
The Board of Governors Support Staff Rep participates in all aspects of the governing body including including setting the vision, strategic directions, overall goals and outcomes, hiring and evaluating the CEO, approving the annual business plan, budget and annual report, and assessing attainment of corporate goals and outcomes and effectiveness of board governance.
Do all faculty, regardless of type or status, have an avenue to participate in one or more governance bodies (through direct participation or the election of representatives)?:
A brief description of the mechanisms through which all faculty (including adjunct faculty) have an avenue to participate in one or more governance bodies:
All faculty, regardless of type or status at Niagara College, are eligible to participate in a number of committees including but not limited to Program Advisory Committees, Sustainability Committee, Grounds Committee, Wellness Committee, among others. All full time faculty are eligible to vote or be nominated exclusively by their peers to the Board of Governors.
Is there at least one teaching or research faculty representative on the institution’s governing body who was elected by peers or appointed by a representative faculty body or organization?:
A brief description of faculty representation on the governing body, including how the representatives are selected:
All full time faculty, are eligible to vote or be nominated exclusively by their peers to the Board of Governors. A detailed explanation of how representatives are selected can be found here: http://www.niagaracollege.ca/board-of-governors/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/03/02-by-law-no-4.pdf.
Do faculty have a formal role in decision-making in regard to the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Establishing organizational mission, vision, and/or goals | Yes |
| Establishing new policies, programs, or initiatives | Yes |
| Strategic and long-term planning | Yes |
| Existing or prospective physical resources | Yes |
| Budgeting, staffing and financial planning | Yes |
| Communications processes and transparency practices | Yes |
| Prioritization of programs and projects | Yes |
A brief description of the formal faculty role in regard to each area indicated, including examples from the previous three years:
The Board of Governors Faculty Rep participates in all aspects of the governing body
including setting the vision, strategic directions, overall goals and outcomes, hiring and evaluating the CEO, approving the annual business plan, budget and annual report, and assessing attainment of corporate goals and outcomes and effectiveness of board governance.
The website URL where information about the institution’s governance structure is available:
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