| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.92 |
| Liaison | Katie Maynard |
| Submission Date | Aug. 19, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of California, Santa Barbara
PA-3: Governance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Mo
Lovegreen Director Campus Sustainability |
"---"
indicates that no data was submitted for this field
None
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)?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the mechanisms through which students have an avenue to participate in one or more governance bodies:
Yes, both undergraduate and graduate students are invited to participate in the governing bodies for the campus. A formal process is used to select nominees to the Chancellor's Campus Sustainability Committee, and students can volunteer at any point in time to join any of the 11 subcommittees/change agent teams by simply stopping by the Office of Sustainability or emailing Mo Lovegreen, Director of Campus Sustainability and letting her know what teams they are interested in serving on. Each year, the Office of Sustainability seeks additional student participation to help round-out the groups.
None
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?:
Yes
None
A brief description of student representation on the governing body, including how the representatives are selected:
Student representatives are voted on and appointed to the Chancellor's Sustainability Committee from three student organizations. There is one undergraduate representative from each of the following organizations: the Environmental Affairs Board (EAB) and from Associated Students (AS). The undergraduate representatives serve one year terms. In addition, there is also a graduate student representative voted on and approved from the Graduate Student Association (GSA). This individual typically serves a 3 year term and can re-up for a second term if desired. In addition to serving on the Chancellor's Sustainability Committee (CSC), representatives also have the opportunity to serve on many of the subcommittees or Sustainability Change Agent Teams.
None
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 |
None
A brief description of the formal student role in regard to each area indicated, including examples from the previous three years:
Undergraduate and Graduate Student members serving on either the Chancellor's Campus Sustainability Committee or in any of the 11 subcommittees/change agent teams are part of establishing the mission/vision/goals for each group they participate in. This includes developing policy recommendations, short- and long-range planing, working within a set budget (or crafting proposals to enhance the budget), partnering on communication strategies, and setting the prioritization of projects each academic year.
None
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)?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the mechanisms through which all staff have an avenue to participate in one or more governance bodies:
A University of California, Santa Barbara staff member is formally appointed to serve on the Chancellor's Sustainability Committee via the Chancellor's Staff Advisory Council (CSAC).
http://csac.ucsb.edu/index.cfm
In addition to this, any staff member is welcome to serve on any of the 11 Sustainability Change Agent Teams:
Academics
Built Environment
Communications
Energy/Alternative Energy
Food
Labs,Shops, & Studios
Landscape/Biotic Environment
Procurement
Transportation
Waste
Water
None
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?:
Yes
None
A brief description of non-supervisory staff representation on the governing body, including how the representatives are selected:
Same as above; staff members are appointed by CSAC, and they don't make the distinction between supervisory vs. non-supervisory. In any year, staff members from either body may be appointed to serve as part of this process.
None
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 | 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 |
None
A brief description of the formal staff role in regard to each area indicated, including examples from the previous three years:
Staff members serving on either the Chancellor's Campus Sustainability Committee or on any of the 11 subcommittees/change agent teams are part of establishing the mission/vision/goals for each group they participate in. This includes developing policy recommendations, short- and long-range planing, working within a set budget (or crafting proposals to enhance the budget), partnering on communication strategies, and setting the prioritization of projects each academic year.
None
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)?:
Yes
None
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 UCSB Academic Senate Committee On Committees makes formal appointments for faculty to serve on the Chancellor's Sustainability Committee. In addition, any faculty member is welcome to serve on any of the 11 change agent teams (or many of the Chancellor's Sustainability Subcommittees).
None
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?:
Yes
None
A brief description of faculty representation on the governing body, including how the representatives are selected:
There are typically six faculty members (that are also researchers) serving on the Chancellor's Sustainability Committee. A list of names is requested from the Academic Senate Committee on Committees, and the Chancellor then selects from that list to make formal appointments. The terms are for 3 years, and members may choose to accept a second term to continue their appointments.
None
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 |
None
A brief description of the formal faculty role in regard to each area indicated, including examples from the previous three years:
Faculty members serving on either the Chancellor's Campus Sustainability Committee or in any of the 11 subcommittees/change agent teams are part of establishing the mission/vision/goals for each group they participate in. This includes developing policy recommendations, short- and long-range planing, working within a set budget (or crafting proposals to enhance the budget), partnering on communication strategies, and setting the prioritization of projects each academic year.
None
The website URL where information about the institution’s governance structure is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
---
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.