| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.14 |
| Liaison | Casey Romero |
| Submission Date | Jan. 12, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Oklahoma State University
PA-3: Governance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.80 / 3.00 |
Ilda
Hershey Sustainability Coordinator OSU Physical Plant |
Do all enrolled students, regardless of type or status, have an avenue to participate in one or more governance bodies (through direct participation or the election of representatives)?:
A brief description of the mechanisms through which students have an avenue to participate in one or more governance bodies:
Students may run for an elected position from the academic colleges and living groups by obtaining details on the application process from the Student Government Association. Incoming freshman may apply to become a member of the Freshman Representative Council (FRC) as well.
Is there at least one student representative on the institution’s governing body who was elected by peers or appointed by a representative student body or organization?:
A brief description of student representation on the governing body, including how the representatives are selected:
A resolution was put forth by SGA in November 2013 requesting passage of a bill regarding appointment of two students to the Board of Regents. At the April 25, 2014 A&M Board of Regents Regular Board Meeting, it was confirmed that college student government representation would continue on a regular shared basis for all A&M Student Government Associations.
Do students have a formal role in decision-making in regard to the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Establishing organizational mission, vision, and/or goals | --- |
| Establishing new policies, programs, or initiatives | Yes |
| Strategic and long-term planning | --- |
| Existing or prospective physical resources | --- |
| Budgeting, staffing and financial planning | Yes |
| Communications processes and transparency practices | Yes |
| Prioritization of programs and projects | --- |
A brief description of the formal student role in regard to each area indicated, including examples from the previous three years:
Establishing new policies, programs, or initiatives: SGA initiated a program for the opening of the Edmon Low Library for 24/5 building access.
Budgeting, staffing and financial planning: Student representation is at large in the following forums: Block tuition; Student fees Activity; Fee Allocation Process; Student Organization funding.
Communications processes and transparency practices: Students are selected to serve on search committees for various positions including President, Provost, VP of Research, etc.
Do all staff, regardless of type or status, have an avenue to participate in one or more governance bodies (through direct participation or the election of representatives)?:
A brief description of the mechanisms through which all staff have an avenue to participate in one or more governance bodies:
Staff Advisory Council provides recommendations to University Administration for concerns of staff. OSU Stillwater staff employed on a permanent basis (50% time or more and benefits eligible) may be nominated for election to a seat on the Council, excluding the President of the University, the Vice Presidents of the University, members of the faculty, and student employees. SAC representation is Exempt, Non-exempt, and At-Large.
Is there at least one non-supervisory staff representative on the institution’s governing body who was elected by peers or appointed by a representative staff body or organization?:
A brief description of non-supervisory staff representation on the governing body, including how the representatives are selected:
Do non-supervisory staff have a formal role in decision-making in regard to the following? :
| Yes or No | |
| Establishing organizational mission, vision, and/or goals | --- |
| Establishing new policies, programs, or initiatives | --- |
| Strategic and long-term planning | --- |
| Existing or prospective physical resources | --- |
| Budgeting, staffing and financial planning | --- |
| Communications processes and transparency practices | --- |
| Prioritization of programs and projects | --- |
A brief description of the formal staff role in regard to each area indicated, including examples from the previous three years:
Do all faculty, regardless of type or status, have an avenue to participate in one or more governance bodies (through direct participation or the election of representatives)?:
A brief description of the mechanisms through which all faculty (including adjunct faculty) have an avenue to participate in one or more governance bodies:
Most departments and colleges have bodies of appointment or elected tenured/tenure-track faculty, which administration consults on governance matters.
Is there at least one teaching or research faculty representative on the institution’s governing body who was elected by peers or appointed by a representative faculty body or organization?:
A brief description of faculty representation on the governing body, including how the representatives are selected:
The top governing body is the Board of Regents. This body does not have a faculty rep. However, the Faculty Council meets with the President and Provost monthly in an advisory capacity only.
Do faculty have a formal role in decision-making in regard to the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Establishing organizational mission, vision, and/or goals | Yes |
| Establishing new policies, programs, or initiatives | Yes |
| Strategic and long-term planning | --- |
| Existing or prospective physical resources | --- |
| Budgeting, staffing and financial planning | Yes |
| Communications processes and transparency practices | --- |
| Prioritization of programs and projects | --- |
A brief description of the formal faculty role in regard to each area indicated, including examples from the previous three years:
Organizational mission, vision, and/or goals: Generally Faculty Council officers may be asked for input on the organizational mission, vision, goals, etc.
New policies, programs, or initiatives: Faculty Council may pass recommendations for new policies, policy revisions, etc., for consideration by administration.
Budgeting, staffing and financial planning: Faculty Council's budget committee participates in college budget request meetings once a year as well as informational budget meetings.
The website URL where information about the institution’s governance structure is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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