Our governance system is a shared process of decision making concerning policies and institutional operation. Our governance bodies represent constituent groups at all levels and we aim to give the entire community a represented voice in shaping our university.
University Council
Serves in an advisory capacity to the President on matters of university governance, assisting in the formation of policies.
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An executive body that reports to University Council and provides a small-scale forum for in-depth conversation among governance leaders.
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Represent the collective voice of their constituency groups throughout governance; appoint representatives on all governing bodies.
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Made up of representatives from each constituent group; charged to develop policies relating to their affiliated areas.
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Deal with matters of university-wide interest; may be constituted by the President or the request of a governing body as needed.
View CommitteesAugust 29, 2023
Participation in governance brings value to our staff members and the university, providing important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development that can cultivate future leaders.
Read StorySeptember 23, 2022
Monitor the status of a given proposal through the governance process with our resolution tracker.
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