California State University, Chico
PA-3: Participatory Governance

The Associated Students (AS) is an independent student non-profit corporation owned and governed by the students under the leadership of an elected board of directors. In addition to being the student government of the campus, the AS operates the campus Bookstore and Dining Services. Although student government operates somewhat independently, it is expected to establish channels for student participation in the governance of the University. The AS provides services, facilities, and amenities, and implements a broad spectrum of educational, social, and cultural programs to enrich campus life. CSU Board of Trustees: ​​In adopting the Donahoe Higher Education Act of 1960, the State Legislature established the Board of Trustees of The California State Colleges (designated "The California State University" on Jan. 1, 1982) to "succeed to the powers, duties and functions with respect to the management, administration and control of the state colleges." Prior to this, the State Board of Education had jurisdiction over the separate colleges. The Donahoe Act also restructured the individual campuses into the nation's largest system of senior higher education. The Board of Trustees governs this diverse and complex 23-campus system. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the oversight of the California State University. The board adopts rules, regulations, and policies governing the California State University. The board has authority over curricular development, use of property, development of facilities, and fiscal and human resources management. The Governor appoints two student trustees from nominees proposed by the California State Student Association. These student trustees serve staggered two-year terms. One student trustee has full voting powers; the second, non-voting student trustee succeeds to the voting position upon the expiration of the term of the first. https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/board-of-trustees/Pages/about-the-bot.aspx

OUR MISSION The purpose of the Staff Council at California State University, Chico, is to advocate for staff by seeking out and responding to ideas and suggestions, and representing staff to the University administration, while keeping staff informed of University initiatives. In order to best serve our students, Staff Council works to promote open communication, create a cohesive campus community, and have a positive impact on staff culture and morale. Furthermore, Staff Council serves the local community through service projects that are run with the participation of campus staff, students, faculty, administration, and community members. OUR VISION Staff Council, in serving our diverse community, seeks: Communication Set up, maintain and continually improve the systems of communication between all staff-related campus constituents and groups to promote a sense of community. Cohesiveness Foster a cohesive staff voice through transparency, communication, representation, advocacy, and shared purpose and culture. Advocacy Advocate on behalf of staff members to create healthy, supportive work environments. Community Build a strong campus community that shows the University is more effective when staff are invested and involved in affecting change. Culture Foster a supportive campus culture that guides positive change and acts as the impetus to affect those changes. Transparency Engage staff members in open discussions and participate with shared governance across campus. Engagement Encourage a sense of ownership, responsibility, and stewardship among staff to best serve our campus community. Visibility Be active and visible through events that serve the community both on and off campus.

The Academic Senate is a deliberative body comprised of faculty, staff, administrators, and students that is guided by the principles of shared governance. Originally known as the Faculty Senate, the Academic Senate has existed on the CSU, Chico campus since 1955. Shared decision-making combined with collegiality among various university constituencies are essential for the success of the institution. "The legislature recognizes that joint decision-making and consultation between administration and faculty or academic employees is the long-accepted manner of governing institutions of higher learning and is essential to the performance of the educational missions of such institutions and declares that it is the purpose of this act to both preserve and encourage that process..." - The California Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA), Section 3561(B) CSU Board of Trustees: ​​In adopting the Donahoe Higher Education Act of 1960, the State Legislature established the Board of Trustees of The California State Colleges (designated "The California State University" on Jan. 1, 1982) to "succeed to the powers, duties and functions with respect to the management, administration and control of the state colleges." Prior to this, the State Board of Education had jurisdiction over the separate colleges. The Donahoe Act also restructured the individual campuses into the nation's largest system of senior higher education. The Board of Trustees governs this diverse and complex 23-campus system. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the oversight of the California State University. The board adopts rules, regulations, and policies governing the California State University. The board has authority over curricular development, use of property, development of facilities, and fiscal and human resources management. The Governor appoints a Faculty Trustee from nominees proposed by the Statewide Academic Senate. The Alumni and Faculty Trustees serve for two years. https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/board-of-trustees/Pages/about-the-bot.aspx

The University Foundation Board One of three CSU, Chico auxiliaries, the University Foundation is the steward of gifts and endowments for the entire campus. The foundation was organized and incorporated as a nonprofit California corporation in 1940, with a mission to support and enhance campus projects and programs. In 1997, its function became solely philanthropic. A governing board provides fiduciary oversight and endowment management, and serves to engage parents and the community in charitable giving. A gift to the University Foundation is an investment in the future of Chico State, a gift that helps to ensure the success of our students. With your support, we transform education. The University Advisory Board The University Advisory Board was established in 1949 by legislation which authorized an advisory board to "encourage more two-way communication between each institution and its constituency." The University Advisory Board acts in an advisory capacity in the development of programs of the institution, interpreting the needs of the community to the institution, and the institution's needs to the community, as well as to legislators and other groups. It is composed of distinguished citizens from throughout the state of California. https://www.csuchico.edu/prs/advisory/index.shtml

These two Boards, membership outlined below, include numerous representatives of private sector organizations, representatives of NGOs including the Director of the Chico Chamber of Commerce, and representatives of local government and education including the superintendent of the local community college district. See UF Bylaws attached above. University Foundation Board Membership: Tom Villa, ‘82 Position: Chair Director, Business Development & Content, Verizon Communications, Inc Stuart Casillas, ‘96 Position: Vice Chair Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP Michael Prime Position: Past Chair Retired Founder, Option Care Members: Debra Cannon, ‘77 Co-Owner & CEO, Lulus.com Dr. Robin Gayle Dylan Gray Student Representative Doug Guerrero Retired Regional Vice President West, CEMEX David Hodson, ‘90, ‘92 Partner, Director of Development, Microsoft Corporation - Skype Rand Hutchison, ‘73, ‘77 Founder and former CEO, Travidia Inc., CSUC Faculty - College of Business Lance Lew, ‘79 Director, Community Marketing, NBC Bay Area Tom Martin, ‘66 Owner, Martin Orchards, Retired President, Durham Pump, Inc. Dr. Marcia Moore Cardiologist and Former Chief of Medicine, Enloe Medical Center Chuck Nelsen, Jr. Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Darryl Schoen President, Manufactures Services Sylvia Seufferlein Realtor, Sereno Group Susan Vukovatz Independent Human Resources Professional Ex Officio Members: Gayle E. Hutchinson President, CSU, Chico Ahmad Boura Position: CEO Vice President for University Advancement Debra Larson Debra Larson Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Robbi Stivers Robbi Stivers Position: Treasurer Vice President for Business and Finance Representatives: Dylan Gray Student Representative Dave Scotto Alumni Representative Emilyn Sheffield Faculty Representative, College of Communication and Education The Northern California members of the University Advisory Board provide advice and guidance on issues important to the University and community: Farshad Azad* Bruce Hagerty Missy McArthur Don Carlsen Matt Jackson Lee Salter Tom DiGiovanni Mary Knight Katie Simmons, Director of Chico Chamber of Commerce Jesse Eller Tom Lando Kelly Staley Sergio Garcia Peter Magnusson Arlene Ward Dan Gonzales Tom Martin Samia Yaqub, Superintendent of Butte-Glenn Community College District *Chair