Florida State University
PA-3: Inclusive and Participatory Governance

The Student Government Association (SGA) provides FSU students with representation, services, and advocacy within the university structure. The SGA provides quality leadership for, and accountability to, its constituency by recognizing that strength arises from diversity, engagement, and dialogue.

The Faculty Senate is responsible for academic policy and for providing a forum for faculty input to the administration on a variety of subjects of interest to the university community. In 2022, the Faculty Senate had 109 members. Faculty Senate terms are two years. Much of the work of the Senate is accomplished through its standing and special committees.

FSU staff members have Collective Bargaining Units to represent themselves over wages, hours, and terms and conditions of their employment.

The Florida State University Board of Trustees was created in 2001 and is the public body corporate of the university. It sets policy for the institution and serves as the institution's legal owner and governing board. The Board of Trustees is responsible for high quality education programs within the laws of the State of Florida and Regulations of the Florida Board of Governors. The Board of Trustees holds the institution's resources in trust and is responsible for their efficient and effective use. The thirteen-member Board of Trustees is composed of six members appointed by the Governor, five members appointed by the Florida Board of Governors, the Chair of the Faculty Senate and the President of the Student Body.

All of the listed committees are a collaboration between Florida State University and the Tallahassee Community. Citizens are eligible to provide input and have influence in decision making. These committees all have bidirectional feedback responsibilities.
https://www2.leoncountyfl.gov/Committees/Committees

Leon County Science Advisory Committee, Leon County Research and Development Authority, Tallahassee-Leon County Council for Men and Boys, Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA, Leon County Education Facilities Authority, 100 Black Men of Tallahassee Area, Opening Nights, Council on Arts and Culture, Florida Juvenile Justice Foundation, Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce

The Prosperity for All Summit brings together Leon County health, government, nonprofit and law-enforcement officials, plus officials from FSU and Florida A&M University for a three-hour workshop that focuses on people and communities in zip code 32304 – which the Florida Chamber of Commerce has declared the poorest in the state. The gathering is open to community leaders and residents to continue to explore solutions for the area. https://news.fsu.edu/news/education-society/2022/08/12/fsu-helps-to-seek-prosperity-for-all-in-impoverished-leon-county-area/

The FSU Campus Master Plan is made in collaboration with the local government and open for public comment, as outlined in Florida Statute 1013.30.
https://m.flsenate.gov/statutes/1013.30
The Intergovernmental Coordination element of the FSU Master Plan states that local government and/or educational organizations, private sector organizations, and civil society groups are to be included in advisory groups.
Objective 1G
Ensure adequate infrastructure services coordinated with local government providers to support University functions and facilities.

Policy 1G-1: The University shall seek membership to local government advisory groups, citizens’ committees, task forces, local regulatory authorities, and similar groups where issues relating to general infrastructure (stormwater management, potable water, sanitary sewer, solid waste, and any other elements) are considered in order to ensure that University interests are coordinated with local entities.

All Board of Trustees meetings are public and allow for public comment.
https://trustees.fsu.edu/meetings