California State University, Stanislaus
PA-3: Inclusive and Participatory Governance

The ASI Board of Directors serves as the official voice of the students. This group is comprised of 14 elected student representatives, a faculty member and the Dean of Students. They provide oversight of ASI programs and services, in addition to advocating for students.

The Academic Senate is the official representative body of the General Faculty, composed of the members of the Executive Committee of the Senate, the General faculty's representatives to the Statewide Academic Senate, an elected faculty representative from each academic department, the library, counseling unit, and one representative from the Emeritus and Retired Professors' Association, one lecturer representative, one coach representative, one staff representative, two students, the Provost/VPAA and the VP of Student Affairs. It is constituted to formulate and evaluate policy and procedures on academic, personnel and fiscal matters and make recommendations to the President. There are eight standing committees of the Academic Senate, four subcommittees and a varying number of ad hoc committees. The function of these committees is to consider all aspects of any matters referred by the Senate Executive Committee or Academic Senate and recommend action for the 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.

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 perspective students.

Members of the President’s Community Ambassador Council are appointed by the President of California State University, Stanislaus. Criteria for nomination includes 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 convenes three-to-four times each year.