| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.15 |
| Liaison | Amber Saxton |
| Submission Date | Jan. 8, 2021 |
George Mason University
PA-3: Inclusive and Participatory Governance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.75 / 3.00 |
Greg
Farley Director of Sustainability University 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:
Faculty Senate: The Faculty Senate has the fundamental general responsibility to speak and act for the General Faculty on matters affecting the University as a whole. The Faculty Senate has the particular responsibility to formulate proposals on matters affecting the welfare of the University and on university-wide academic policy. These constitute the primary advice of the Faculty to the Administration. The Faculty Senate is the principal faculty advisory body to the President and the administration.
Staff Senate: The Staff Senate, is a body of peers, classified and nonstudent wage employees, at George Mason University. It’s purpose is threefold. First, as an advisory body, it hears from staff and works toward finding appropriate avenues to address concerns. Second, it values its constituents through appreciation events and recognition programs. Third, it educates staff on matters that have an impact on their work-life. Paramount to all our work is engaging with staff.
Student Government: Student Government is a permanent standing entity which receives its legitimacy and authority as representatives of the entire student body. The Student Government of George Mason University advocates the interests of the student body, educates the University community with regard to the state of the institution, and represents the interests of each student. The Student Government of George Mason University will serve as a liaison to the administration, faculty, staff, and University community.
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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:
Fairfax Campus and Community Advisory Board: An advisory board established to share information among Fairfax City, County, and University on issues of mutual concern and provide recommendations on those issues from varying perspectives.
Mason/Community Forum: A town hall collaboration with the City of Fairfax and the Braddock District to share with the community happenings at the university and throughout the surrounding area that may interest or impact them, including construction and events. Town halls alternate location between the City and the Braddock District.
Emma: An email notification system set up currently for the Fairfax and Arlington Campuses to share information about university activities that may interest or impact the community.
https://relations.gmu.edu/community-relations/programs-and-services/good-neighbor-program/
Number of people from underrepresented groups serving as official members of the institution’s highest governing body.:
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