| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.05 |
| Liaison | April Thompson |
| Submission Date | Sept. 22, 2023 |
Creighton University
PA-3: Inclusive and Participatory Governance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.38 / 3.00 |
April
Thompson Project and Reporting Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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 Creighton Students Union serves as the voice of the student community at Creighton University, representing their interests to the university's faculty, staff, and administration. They support student organizations, fostering productivity and positive contributions to both the university and larger communities. Additionally, they organize diverse activities that encourage student interaction beyond the classroom. Their mission aligns with the Jesuit values of education, service, and holistic personal development.
Campus Planning Committee Is a Presidential Committee that reviews at least annually the current master plan of the University with the official Campus Planner and formulate updated plans based upon the changing reality of faculty, staff, and student needs and the resulting demands for additional office, parking, and recreation space. To relate facility usage and campus development to the priorities of academic planning. To plan for the most economical use of capital resources as they become available for physical improvements. To assure that the placement of facilities is aesthetically pleasing and functionally efficient. To review specific proposals for new facilities or major additions to or renovations of any of the University's facilities as proposed from time to time to the Chair of the Campus Planning Committee, such proposals, if approved, to be referred to the President for final decision. To serve as individuals on such subcommittees as are appointed by the Chair for planning specific improvements. Director of Budget, Planning & Analysis
The Staff Advisory Council is a Presidential Committee consisting of elected representatives from employee classifications E - M. One representative is elected to represent all units of the University. The Staff Advisory Council President or their designee sits on the President’s Council. In order to serve on the Staff Advisory Council, an employee must be elected by their peers in their division.
The University Committee on the Status of Women shall assure that equal consideration be given to women in all phases of University operation, and shall create an environment equally supportive of achievement by both men and women. It shall endeavor to ensure full participation and encouragement of contributions from women in pursuing the overall goals of the University.
The University Academic Council, is a governing body composed of faculty members representing diverse academic disciplines and levels. Tasked with guiding the university's academic direction, the council plays a pivotal role in shaping curricula, educational policies, and academic standards. Through collaborative discussions, it ensures that Creighton's academic offerings align with its mission and fosters an environment conducive to quality education and faculty development. The council's engagement underscores the institution's commitment to academic excellence and the holistic growth of students.
Total number of individuals on the institution’s highest governing body:
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:
Number of people from underrepresented groups serving as official members of the institution’s highest governing body.:
Website URL where information about the institution’s governance structure is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Website to President committees is on the university's intranet.
Website to President committees is on the university's intranet.
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