| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 41.82 |
| Liaison | Jasmine Petrov |
| Submission Date | Jan. 14, 2025 |
Fordham University
PA-3: Institutional Governance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.50 / 4.00 |
Jasmine
Petrov Sustainability Systems Information Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
3.1 Student participation in governance
Narrative and/or website URL outlining the ongoing bodies through which students can democratically participate in the governance of the institution:
The United Student Government (USG) is the sanctioned assemblage of the undergraduate population of Fordham University at Rose Hill. Consisting of two wings, the Executive Board and the Senate, USG is the only government whose officers are widely elected by all members of the Fordham undergraduate community, both residents and commuters.
USG is committed to advocating for improving the student experience at Fordham University Rose Hill by communicating with students, channeling concerns to the administration, and brainstorming new initiatives.
Are one or more student representatives included as members of the institution’s highest decision-making body?:
Narrative and/or website URL outlining student representation on the institution’s highest decision-making body:
Does at least one student representative have voting rights on the highest decision-making body?:
Description of other mechanisms used to consult students on institutional decisions, plans, or policies:
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3.2 Academic staff participation in governance
Narrative and/or website URL outlining the ongoing bodies through which academic staff can democratically participate in the governance of the institution:
The Faculty Senate is the representative body of the Fordham University Faculty and is composed of 25 members elected proportionately from the faculties of Fordham's colleges and graduate schools.
The Faculty Senate exercise faculty responsibilities for university governance through both standing and ad hoc committees and serve in an advisory capacity to the President of the University. Under the University Statutes, the Senate has the right and duty to initiate recommendations and to speak for the Faculty in all areas of University activity.
Are one or more academic staff representatives included as members of the institution’s highest decision-making body?:
Narrative and/or website URL outlining academic staff representation on the institution’s highest decision-making body:
Does at least one academic staff representative have voting rights on the institution’s highest decision-making body?:
Description of other mechanisms used to consult academic staff on institutional decisions, plans, or policies:
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3.3 Non-academic staff participation in governance
Narrative and/or website URL outlining the ongoing bodies through which non-academic staff can democratically participate in the governance of the institution:
The Administrators’ Council (AC) makes recommendations to senior leadership on matters that have a significant bearing on the University as a whole, and administrators in particular. Council members are elected from across the University in proportion to the number of employees in a division. The AC consists of a minimum of 11—and up to 25—members.
The job of the AC is to help promote the growth and welfare of its fellow administrators, creating an atmosphere in which employees are willing and able to share ideas and questions to improve the workplace environment. This forum will provide a venue for open communication and ongoing dialogue among and between administrators, as well as the University community.
Are one or more staff members representing non-managerial workers included as members of the institution’s highest decision-making body?:
Narrative and/or website URL outlining non-academic staff representation on the institution’s highest decision-making body:
Does at least one staff member representing non-managerial workers have voting rights on the institution’s highest decision-making body?:
Description of other mechanisms used to consult non-academic staff on institutional decisions, plans, or policies:
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3.4 Community participation in governance
Narrative and/or website URL outlining the ongoing bodies through which local community-based organizations can democratically participate in the governance of the institution:
Has the institution used one or more ad hoc mechanisms during the previous three years to consult local community members on institutional decisions, plans, or policies?:
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