U.7 University Governance

A system of councils, committees, and governing bodies was established to promote internal communication and administrative teamwork. The active involvement of members, representing a broad cross section of the campus, provides a high level of involvement in decision-making and is recognized as a strength in the decision-making process. The system allows faculty, staff, administrators, and students to be involved in matters that affect them. Faculty - except those with adjunct, provisional, or visiting appointments or those whose teaching load is less than 50 percent of their workload - are eligible to vote on the Faculty Council. Staff - except those with temporary appointments - are eligible to participate in the University Staff Council. Vice Chancellors, Associate Vice Chancellors, Deans, and some Academic Administrators are assigned to either the Chancellor’s Cabinet or the Deans Council. Students are eligible to participate in the Student Government Association.