| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.01 |
| Liaison | Lissette Hernandez |
| Submission Date | July 1, 2024 |
Florida International University
PA-3: Inclusive and Participatory Governance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.38 / 3.00 |
Lissette
Hernandez Director Parking and Transportation |
Part 1. Shared governance bodies
| 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 Florida International University Board of Trustees is responsible for developing cost-effective policies, implementing and maintaining high-quality education programs consistent with the FIU's mission, conducting performance evaluations and assuring the university meets state policy, budgeting and education standards. The Board of Trustees is composed of 13 members: five appointed by the Florida Board of Governors, six appointed by Florida’s governor; and student and faculty representation by the university’s Faculty Senate chair and student government president.
FIU Student Government Association: https://dasa.fiu.edu/all-departments/student-government-association/
SGA exists to represent students and act in their best interests on academic, extracurricular and social issues. Throughout the year, SGA’s advocacy efforts extend further than the perimeter of FIU’s campus, engaging local, state, and federal officials to help SGA accomplish its goals. The purpose of SGA includes allocation of the Activity & Service Fee, to provide official voice and action on behalf of the student body, ensure that students' concerns are addressed in governance and policy development of Florida International University at all levels, evaluate and establish student programs and services, encourage the betterment of educational standards, facilities and services.
The Faculty Senate at Florida International University provides a process for faculty to play an active and responsible role in academic governance. It is essential in steering the University by initiating, reviewing, evaluating and recommending policy. It serves as the faculty’s voice in making decisions and policies on academic matters ranging from admission standards to the requirements for the awarding of degrees.
FIU International Working Group: https://global.fiu.edu/about-us/committees/international-working-group/index.html
The International Working Group (IWG) is an open forum for faculty, staff and students to engage in our efforts to strategically internationalize the university. All members of the FIU community are invited to participate.
FIU International Travel Committee: https://global.fiu.edu/about-us/committees/international-travel-committee2/index.html
The FIU International Travel Committee (ITC) has been charged by the provost with leading the university community in following best practices when it comes to traveling internationally. The ITC provides guidance regarding travel preparations including policies and procedures, on-campus traveler resources, global travel assistance and insurance for students, employees and affiliated travelers.
FIU Global Strategy Leadership Group: https://global.fiu.edu/about-us/committees/global-strategy-leadership-group/index.html
The Global Strategy Leadership Group (GSLG) is spearheaded by FIU Global and brings together FIU’s international education leaders (academic and business) to jointly plan our moves and build synergies around our institutional global strategy.
In addition, FIU has several Safety and Compliance Committees: https://ehs.fiu.edu/_assets/docs/about/ehs-doc003.00-safety-and-compliance-committees.pdf
Part 2. Campus stakeholder representation in governance
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:
Part 3. Gender equity in governance
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:
Part 4. Community engagement bodies
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 Council is Florida International University's premier community relations board. The council is comprised of business and civic leaders who act as brand ambassadors and advocates for FIU in the community, working to strengthen one of the most vital resources of South Florida's infrastructure. Through a variety of formal and informal brainstorming sessions, the council brings the needs of the business community into the classroom. The President’s Council also helps FIU to build community networks, to achieve affinity, promote the FIU brand and develop strategic fundraising and civic goals. https://pc.fiu.edu/
The FIU Foundation is a non-profit corporation governed by a Board of Directors, whose members play a significant role in the development of the University as a major educational, cultural and economic resource. The FIU Foundation Board of Directors demonstrates outstanding qualities of leadership and managerial ability and a serious personal intention to promote the advancement of higher education and FIU through dedicated service to the Foundation. Each Director sets an example of charitable interest in the University and the Foundation which alumni and other friends of the University may emulate. https://give.fiu.edu/about/board-of-directors/index.html
The FIU – Research Center in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Community Advisory Board is composed of community stakeholders brought together by the Community Engagement Core, to monitor, evaluate and facilitate community engagement and partnerships amongst all constituents of the FIU – RCMI. https://rcmi.fiu.edu/cab/
Optional Fields
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:
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