| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 62.34 |
| Liaison | Christie-Joy Hartman |
| Submission Date | Jan. 27, 2022 |
James Madison University
PA-3: Inclusive and Participatory Governance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.50 / 3.00 |
Cindy Grove
Chiarello University Planning & Engagement Coordinator Strategic Planning & Engagement |
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 Student Government Association (SGA) https://www.jmu.edu/sga/ The Student Government Association of James Madison University is an
organization dedicated to collaborating with all members of its community to advocate for student opinion, while fostering a proactive, inclusive
environment.
The Faculty Senate https://www.jmu.edu/facultysenate The function of the Faculty Senate is to represent the faculty in the consideration of all
policies that affect the academic climate and direction of the institution. The Faculty Senate seeks to create, maintain and protect a university
environment conductive to the growth of scholarship, learning, teaching, research, service, and respect for human dignity and rights.
The Employee Advisory Committee (EAC) https://www.jmu.edu/eac/ As an advisory committee reporting to the President of James Madison
University (JMU), the Employee Advisory Committee fosters open, honest and productive communication between employees and the university
administration with an emphasis on matters of concern to all employees.
JMU also has a Parents Council (https://www.jmu.edu/parents/council/parents-council.shtml) and an Alumni Association Board of Directors (https://www.alumni.jmu.edu/s/1591/18/interior.aspx?sid=1591&gid=3&pgid=1562). While they may not be involved in decision-making, they are consulted for a voice.
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:
JMU coordinates meetings each semester between JMU departments and city and
county officials. The meetings are designed to share information and
planning forecasts.
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:
Information reviewed by Dr. Brian Charette, Special Assistant to the President for Strategic Planning & Engagement and Donna Harper, Vice-President, Access and Enrollment Management.
The total number of members of the board is entered as 15 to reflect the 15 voting members appointed by the governor. There are also a student representative and a faculty representative to the board who are non-voting representatives. They are not counted for this credit because it is unclear if they meet the criteria for "official". They are not authorized to attend closed sessions of the board or committees. The details from the Manual of the Board of Visitors (November 15, 2019) follow:
Article IV. Composition
The board is composed of 15 voting members appointed by the governor. Code of Virginia, Title 23.1, Chapter 16, § 23.1-1601.
Article V. Non-Voting Representatives
In addition to the members appointed by the governor, two non-voting representatives are invited to attend all open meetings of the board and of the Education and Student Life Committee of the board, to provide information and advice as deemed appropriate by the rector or chair of the committee, without authority to vote or to make or second motions. The non-voting representatives are not authorized to attend closed sessions of the board or committees.
A. A non-voting student representative to the board is chosen annually in a manner determined by the board. Code of Virginia, Title 23.1, Chapter 13, § 23.1-1300. The board has directed the election of the student representative to the board be conducted by the Student Government Association.
B. The Speaker of the JMU Faculty Senate serves in a non-voting capacity as the faculty representative to the board. Code of Virginia, Title 23.1, Chapter 13, § 23.1-1300.
Article VI. Appointment of Voting Members
The governor may appoint board members from names submitted by the University, but the governor is not limited to names submitted by the University. Code of Virginia, Title 23.1, Chapter 16, § 23.1-1601. The Virginia Commission on Higher Education reviews potential board appointees and makes recommendations to the Governor. Code of Virginia, Title 2.2, Chapter 25, § 2.2-2518. Of the persons appointed, no more than two may be non residents of Virginia. Code of Virginia, Title 16, § 23.1-1601. All appointments are subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. Code of Virginia, Title 23.1, Chapter 13, § 23.1-1300.
Information reviewed by Dr. Brian Charette, Special Assistant to the President for Strategic Planning & Engagement and Donna Harper, Vice-President, Access and Enrollment Management.
The total number of members of the board is entered as 15 to reflect the 15 voting members appointed by the governor. There are also a student representative and a faculty representative to the board who are non-voting representatives. They are not counted for this credit because it is unclear if they meet the criteria for "official". They are not authorized to attend closed sessions of the board or committees. The details from the Manual of the Board of Visitors (November 15, 2019) follow:
Article IV. Composition
The board is composed of 15 voting members appointed by the governor. Code of Virginia, Title 23.1, Chapter 16, § 23.1-1601.
Article V. Non-Voting Representatives
In addition to the members appointed by the governor, two non-voting representatives are invited to attend all open meetings of the board and of the Education and Student Life Committee of the board, to provide information and advice as deemed appropriate by the rector or chair of the committee, without authority to vote or to make or second motions. The non-voting representatives are not authorized to attend closed sessions of the board or committees.
A. A non-voting student representative to the board is chosen annually in a manner determined by the board. Code of Virginia, Title 23.1, Chapter 13, § 23.1-1300. The board has directed the election of the student representative to the board be conducted by the Student Government Association.
B. The Speaker of the JMU Faculty Senate serves in a non-voting capacity as the faculty representative to the board. Code of Virginia, Title 23.1, Chapter 13, § 23.1-1300.
Article VI. Appointment of Voting Members
The governor may appoint board members from names submitted by the University, but the governor is not limited to names submitted by the University. Code of Virginia, Title 23.1, Chapter 16, § 23.1-1601. The Virginia Commission on Higher Education reviews potential board appointees and makes recommendations to the Governor. Code of Virginia, Title 2.2, Chapter 25, § 2.2-2518. Of the persons appointed, no more than two may be non residents of Virginia. Code of Virginia, Title 16, § 23.1-1601. All appointments are subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. Code of Virginia, Title 23.1, Chapter 13, § 23.1-1300.
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