Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 51.80
Liaison Daniela Beall
Submission Date Sept. 29, 2014
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
PA-3: Governance

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.30 / 3.00 Laurie Case
Sustainability & Strategic Planning Coordinator
Chancellor's Office
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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

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A brief description of the mechanisms through which students have an avenue to participate in one or more governance bodies:
Students have the opportunity to participate in Student Governmental Affairs (SGA), an elected body of student representatives. Students from this body participate in other committees across campus. For example, the SGA Environmental Affairs chairperson also is a member of the University's Sustainability Committee.

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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?:
No

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A brief description of student representation on the governing body, including how the representatives are selected:
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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 No
Existing or prospective physical resources Yes
Budgeting, staffing and financial planning No
Communications processes and transparency practices ---
Prioritization of programs and projects Yes

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A brief description of the formal student role in regard to each area indicated, including examples from the previous three years:
Students actively participated in developing the Eco-Rep program launched in Fall 2013. Two interns in the Spring semester worked on developing materials, process and training. Students were actively involved in the determination of the development of a new 'Phoenix Park' area on campus, between the housing units and University Union. They participated in all planning meetings and provided input to how they wanted to use this 3 acre greenspace. Student members of various committees on campus provide input and the student viewpoint on many programs and projects. On the Sustainability Committee, students help prioritize the budget spend and projects tackled during the year.

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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

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A brief description of the mechanisms through which all staff have an avenue to participate in one or more governance bodies:
Faculty and non-academic staff have the opportunity to participate in Faculty Senate as well as on various area/discipline governance committees.

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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?:
No

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A brief description of non-supervisory staff representation on the governing body, including how the representatives are selected:
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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 ---

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A brief description of the formal staff role in regard to each area indicated, including examples from the previous three years:
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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

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A brief description of the mechanisms through which all faculty (including adjunct faculty) have an avenue to participate in one or more governance bodies:
Faculty have the opportunity to participate on Faculty Senate.

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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?:
No

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A brief description of faculty representation on the governing body, including how the representatives are selected:
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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 ---
Prioritization of programs and projects Yes

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A brief description of the formal faculty role in regard to each area indicated, including examples from the previous three years:
Faculty are included and are often the drivers behind many of the decision making processes that occur on campus. From providing and guiding input on strategic planning, to establishing new programs such as the Engineering Technology degree programs, to managing their respective departmental budgets, faculty provide the heartbeat for the university.

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The website URL where information about the institution’s governance structure is available:
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