| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.82 |
| Liaison | Amy Kadrie |
| Submission Date | Jan. 21, 2025 |
University of Rochester
PA-3: Institutional Governance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.50 / 4.00 |
Amy
Kadrie Recycling Coordinator Facilities |
3.1 Student participation in governance
Narrative and/or website URL outlining the ongoing bodies through which students can democratically participate in the governance of the institution:
The University of Rochester’s Students’ Association Government is the undergraduate student governing body. They advocate on behalf of students to school administrators, work on campus life and academic improvements to make students’ lives at the University better, and manage clubs and organizations on campus.
Are one or more student representatives included as members of the institution’s highest decision-making body?:
Narrative and/or website URL outlining student representation on the institution’s highest decision-making body:
Does at least one student representative have voting rights on the highest decision-making body?:
Description of other mechanisms used to consult students on institutional decisions, plans, or policies:
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3.2 Academic staff participation in governance
Narrative and/or website URL outlining the ongoing bodies through which academic staff can democratically participate in the governance of the institution:
The University of Rochester Faculty Senate serves the following functions:
1. To consider the state of the University and to make recommendations for its academic development to the appropriate persons or bodies within the University;
2. To inquire into any matter of an educational or administrative nature that has implications for the academic function and welfare of the University, and to make recommendations concerning such matters to the appropriate persons or bodies within the University;
3. To be a channel of communication between and among the various faculties of the University and between the collective faculties and the President and the Provost of the University.
Are one or more academic staff representatives included as members of the institution’s highest decision-making body?:
Narrative and/or website URL outlining academic staff representation on the institution’s highest decision-making body:
Does at least one academic staff representative have voting rights on the institution’s highest decision-making body?:
Description of other mechanisms used to consult academic staff on institutional decisions, plans, or policies:
The Senate Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate appoints faculty (academic staff) liaisons to the various Board of Trustees committees.
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3.3 Non-academic staff participation in governance
Narrative and/or website URL outlining the ongoing bodies through which non-academic staff can democratically participate in the governance of the institution:
Are one or more staff members representing non-managerial workers included as members of the institution’s highest decision-making body?:
Narrative and/or website URL outlining non-academic staff representation on the institution’s highest decision-making body:
Does at least one staff member representing non-managerial workers have voting rights on the institution’s highest decision-making body?:
Description of other mechanisms used to consult non-academic staff on institutional decisions, plans, or policies:
The University frequently engages different staff groups (including the GSC and others) when making larger decisions, sometimes employing listening sessions and townhall meetings.
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3.4 Community participation in governance
Narrative and/or website URL outlining the ongoing bodies through which local community-based organizations can democratically participate in the governance of the institution:
The Community Advisory Council (CAC) was created in 2006 to represent the community and to guide and support the University of Rochester Medical Center's missions of Education, Research and Patient Care. The CAC has representation from health and social services agencies, the faith community, local government, the city school district, and media. In addition, key leaders within the Medical Center serve on the Community Advisory Council. The functions of the CAC are to:
- Act as a resource to URMC to strengthen community partnerships with an aim to reduce disparities and improve access to health care and services
- Contribute to the assessment and identification of community health-related priorities
- Promote constituent engagement in community health improvement initiatives
- Review community-engaged projects and research, as requested
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/community-health/about-us/advisory-council.aspx
Has the institution used one or more ad hoc mechanisms during the previous three years to consult local community members on institutional decisions, plans, or policies?:
Narrative and/or website URL outlining the ad hoc mechanisms used during the previous three years to consult local community members on institutional decisions, plans, or policies:
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Optional documentation
Student Council: https://sa.rochester.edu/executive/
Faculty Senate: https://www.rochester.edu/Faculty/senate/
Medicine and Dentistry: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd/academic-affairs/medical-faculty-council.aspx
AS&E: http://www.rochester.edu/college/faculty/committees/council.html
Eastman: https://www.esm.rochester.edu/facultystaff/handbook/committeestructure/
Genesee Staff Council: https://www.rochester.edu/staff-council/
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