New Mexico State University
PA-3: Inclusive and Participatory Governance

ASNMSU (https://asnmsu.nmsu.edu/)
ASNMSU is the elected government of the student body of New Mexico State University representing the students on city, university, state and federal levels. All students are encouraged to participate in ASNMSU sponsored events, as well as to get involved with inner workings of student government as an elected or appointed official. ASNMSU is committed to serving the student body of NMSU. ASNMSU endeavors to enhance the college experience by providing valuable programs, events, and services to the students of New Mexico State University. As a governing body, it is ASNMSU's duty to use decorum in all situations involving our constituents and the image of the university community. In future years, ASNMSU seeks to continually grow with the university. This is attainable through ever progressive technology, resources, and leadership. ASNMSU is committed to serving current students, as well as positioning ourselves to sustain future administrations. Above all, ASNMSU will represent the interests of the student body at all times.

NMSU Faculty Senate (https://facultysenate.nmsu.edu/)
The Faculty Senate is the voice of the NMSU Faculty and plays a critical role in the shared governance of the institution. As established in NMSU Policy, the Faculty Senate has legislative jurisdiction over policies affecting the university’s academic mission. The Faculty Senate has 60 elected senators who represent Faculty from the Colleges on the main campus, the NMSU Library, the Agricultural Experiment Station, the Cooperative Extension Service, and College Faculty. Senators are elected for three-year terms and may serve for two consecutive terms. The Senate is led by the Chair and Vice-Chair, who both serve on a variety of University committees and councils, which are also policy making bodies. The Chair and Vice-Chair are advised by the Senate Leadership Committee which is comprised of the senior senators from each electing group. All senators participate in one of four standing committees. These are charged with reviewing, modifying, and recommending legislation for action by the full senate. The senate meets a minimum of once a month to fulfill its obligations in a timely manner.


Employee Council (https://empcouncil.nmsu.edu/)
The Employee Council is an advisory body to the Chancellor and the President for all matters affecting NMSU employees and works closely with the university administration to promote and support the mission and vision of NMSU. Members participate in more than 18 standing committees focused on the administration of university policies, initiatives and incentives. Serving on the Employee Council is an excellent way to learn more about NMSU and how it operates, and become more involved in initiatives that benefit employees at NMSU. The Council is led by a Chair and Chair Elect who also serve on university executive-level administrative and policy making councils and boards.

NMSU Board of Regents, State Higher Education Department, and the State Board of Finance are all non-state employees (community members) that serve on boards as the University governing bodies are all open for community input during open comment.

Higher Education Department: http://www.hed.state.nm.us/
State Board of Finance: http://nmdfa.state.nm.us/Board_Of_Finance.aspx
NMSU Board of Regents: https://regents.nmsu.edu/
ASNMSU: https://asnmsu.nmsu.edu/
NMSU Faculty Senate: https://facultysenate.nmsu.edu/
Employee Council: https://empcouncil.nmsu.edu/