Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
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Overall Score | 51.25 |
Liaison | Jacob Saffert |
Submission Date | Feb. 4, 2015 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Saint John's University
PA-3: Governance
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.50 / 3.00 |
Jacob
Saffert Sustainability Fellow Office of Sustainability |
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:
The SJU Board of Trustee has a student trustee who serves on the board. The Board of Regents also has a student trustee.
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:
The Board of Regents also has a student trustee. The SJU Board of Trustee has a student trustee who serves on the board.
Do students 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 | Yes |
Existing or prospective physical resources | Yes |
Budgeting, staffing and financial planning | Yes |
Communications processes and transparency practices | Yes |
Prioritization of programs and projects | Yes |
A brief description of the formal student role in regard to each area indicated, including examples from the previous three years:
Trustees accept the responsibility to fulfill certain obligations which include the following:
- Dedication to the University
- Meeting Attendance & Preparation
- Committee Service & Participation
- Other Board Activities & Functions
- Financial Support
- Advocacy & Promotion
- Service to the Entire University
- Evaluation & Re-nomination
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:
Some members of the Board of Regents are currently staff members at SJU
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 | No |
Establishing new policies, programs, or initiatives | No |
Strategic and long-term planning | No |
Existing or prospective physical resources | No |
Budgeting, staffing and financial planning | No |
Communications processes and transparency practices | No |
Prioritization of programs and projects | No |
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:
The SJU Board of Trustees has one faculty trustee. The Board of Regents also has faculty members.
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 SJU Board of Trustees has one faculty trustee. The Board of Regents also has faculty members.
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 | Yes |
Existing or prospective physical resources | Yes |
Budgeting, staffing and financial planning | Yes |
Communications processes and transparency practices | Yes |
Prioritization of programs and projects | Yes |
A brief description of the formal faculty role in regard to each area indicated, including examples from the previous three years:
Trustees accept the responsibility to fulfill certain obligations which include the following:
- Dedication to the University
- Meeting Attendance & Preparation
- Committee Service & Participation
- Other Board Activities & Functions
- Financial Support
- Advocacy & Promotion
- Service to the Entire University
- Evaluation & Re-nomination
The website URL where information about the institution’s governance structure is available:
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