201-4 - Shared Governance Model

Title:	Shared Governance Model
Owner:	Office of The Provost
Last Updated/Revised:	05/01/2024

Policy: United States University is committed to shared governance and believes it to be a fundamental ingredient of a healthy academic institution and an essential right and responsibility of a scholarly community. The tasks of governance are apportioned and delegated within the structures approved by the Board of Trustees. The interdependence and cooperation of administration, Faculty, and the Board of Trustees are essential to legitimate and effective governance.

United States University Governance model is committed to supporting:

the faculty's fundamental role in making academic decisions,
the protection of legitimate faculty aspirations,
the existence of clear and varied channels of communication that are understood by all constituents,
the implementation and preservation of academic standards,
the promotion of the welfare of the students.

Committees Included in Governance

Presidents Council

University Council

Faculty Senate

College Curriculum Committee

Assessment Committee

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Purpose:T he purpose of this policy is to explain USU's policy regarding shared governance.

Scope: This policy applies to all USU constituents.

Documents and Forms: None