| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.11 |
| Liaison | Kathleen McCaig |
| Submission Date | March 15, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Berea College
PA-3: Governance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Kathleen
McCaig Sustainability Coordinator Operations & Sustainability |
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:
Many of our governance committees and councils have student appointees. They are voting members of these committees. Students are appointed by the Student Government Association which is governed by its own rules.
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:
Student Government Association (SGA) officers are elected by their peers as well as by appointments through the SGA.
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 | No |
| 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:
Two students serve on the major strategic planning council (SPC). In this role, new initiatives for programs and projects are discussed, studied, and recommended. The SPC covers all areas above except for budgeting, staffing and financial planning.
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:
Staff are elected and appointed to various governance committees including such groups as Strategic Planning Council, Sustainability Committee, General Faculty Assembly (the major voting body of the College), Staff Forum (all non-teaching members of the staff are members).
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:
The nominating subcommittee of the council on councils/committees (Executive Council, the umbrella council over all governance groups) recommends staff and faculty nominees to various committees. Nominees are then selected by vote of the General Faculty Assembly (all continuing teaching faculty and professional members of staff) or College Faculty Assembly (all continuing teaching faculty).
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 | No |
| 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:
Elected staff to the strategic planning group are involved with new initiatives for programs and projects which are discussed, studied, and recommended. The SPC covers all areas above except for budgeting, staffing and financial planning. However, The Budget Committee includes members of the teaching faculty and staff (typically someone with budgetary responsibilities).
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:
Continuing teaching faculty are elected and appointed to various governance committees including such groups as Strategic Planning Council, Sustainability Committee, College Faculty Assembly (the major voting body of the College).
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:
The nominating subcommittee of the council on councils/committees (Executive Council, the umbrella council over all governance groups) recommends faculty nominees to various committees. Nominees are then selected by vote of the College Faculty Assembly (all continuing teaching faculty).
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:
Elected faculty to the strategic planning group are involved with new initiatives for programs and projects which are discussed, studied, and recommended. The SPC covers all areas except for budgeting, staffing, and financial planning. The Budget Committee includes members of the teaching faculty and staff (typically someone with budgetary responsibilities).
The website URL where information about the institution’s governance structure is available:
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