| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.37 |
| Liaison | Olivia Herron |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2022 |
Miami University
PA-3: Inclusive and Participatory Governance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.38 / 3.00 |
Adam
Sizemore Director of Sustainability Physical Facilities Department |
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Part 1. Shared governance bodies
| Yes or No | |
| Students | Yes |
| Academic staff | Yes |
| Non-academic staff | Yes |
A brief description of the institution’s formal participatory or shared governance bodies:
*Students - Associated Student Government
In 1974, Miami University students unified their governing bodies under a sovereign Constitution and formally declared the creation of the Miami University Associated Student Government. Students leaders from across campus joined together "in the belief that students have the right, as well as the obligation, to play a clearly defined and significant role in the formation and application of institutional policy." The framers envisioned an organization guided by four principles that would strengthen the student experience:
(1) To promote communication and understanding between the student body and the University
(2) To promote and further the educational experience and opportunities of the student body by working to expand student participation and involvement
(3) To coordinate activities, communication, and services of general benefit to students
(4) To protect the individual rights and freedoms of students
ASG is dedicated to serving the current and future students of Miami University. We strive to ensure pure representation of the student population in hopes of making the best decisions on behalf of our constituents. Work that we are doing today will change the experience of future students who attend our wonderful University.
ASG is made up of two branches, Executive and Legislative. The Executive branch is divided up into 13 members of the Executive Cabinet who work with administrators in all areas of student life as well as academics. The Legislative branch is made up of 50 senators, divided up into On-Campus, Off-Campus and Academic Seats as well as 3 members of Senate Leadership. This branch voices student concerns, writes, and votes on legislation weekly.
ASG is dedicated to putting student concerns first. We cover anything from dining concerns, to bike lanes to academic advising. Members of Associated Student Government are motivated to improve the Miami experience for current and future students. Alongside, to voice concerns, ASG allocates money to over 250 student organizations on campus.
*Faculty - University Senate
Senate is the primary University governance body where students, faculty, staff, and administrators debate university issues and reach conclusions on the policies and actions to be taken by the institution. It is the legislative body of the University in matters involving educational programs, requirements, and standards; faculty welfare; and student conduct. The Board of Trustees delegates to Senate primary responsibility for curriculum, programs, and course offerings and advisory responsibility on all matters related to Miami University.
*Staff/Unclassified - Unclassified Personnel Advisory Committee (UPAC)
UPAC was created in 1983 to advise the University Administration (specifically the president and vice presidents) on matters of interest and concern to unclassified personnel. Committee members are selected to reflect a balance of gender, race/ethnicity, campus, division, level in the organization, responsibilities, years of university service, and any other characteristics that help to achieve a balance of knowledge, experience, viewpoints, interests, and talents. The committee does not represent specific constituencies, but advises on issues and questions raised by unclassified staff in general. Issues that have been discussed include: health insurance, salaries, child care, holiday scheduling, Recreation Sports Center fees, and grievance procedures.
*Staff/Classified - Classified Personnel Advisory Committee (CPAC)
The Classified Personnel Advisory Committee (CPAC) is established for the purpose of advising the President, Vice Presidents, and Human Resources on matters of interest and concern to classified staff members in the context of the whole university community. The CPAC Mission is accomplished by: (1) Bringing issues/concerns/proposals to administration for input and and/or action, (2) serving (individual members) on University committees as requested, and (3) providing feedback/input on matters brought to the committee for review
Additionally, the Classified Personnel Advisory Committee (CPAC) is established to provide an institutional venue or forum in which matters of interest or concern to classified staff members can be discussed, considered, and/or moved forward through appropriate channels.
In 1974, Miami University students unified their governing bodies under a sovereign Constitution and formally declared the creation of the Miami University Associated Student Government. Students leaders from across campus joined together "in the belief that students have the right, as well as the obligation, to play a clearly defined and significant role in the formation and application of institutional policy." The framers envisioned an organization guided by four principles that would strengthen the student experience:
(1) To promote communication and understanding between the student body and the University
(2) To promote and further the educational experience and opportunities of the student body by working to expand student participation and involvement
(3) To coordinate activities, communication, and services of general benefit to students
(4) To protect the individual rights and freedoms of students
ASG is dedicated to serving the current and future students of Miami University. We strive to ensure pure representation of the student population in hopes of making the best decisions on behalf of our constituents. Work that we are doing today will change the experience of future students who attend our wonderful University.
ASG is made up of two branches, Executive and Legislative. The Executive branch is divided up into 13 members of the Executive Cabinet who work with administrators in all areas of student life as well as academics. The Legislative branch is made up of 50 senators, divided up into On-Campus, Off-Campus and Academic Seats as well as 3 members of Senate Leadership. This branch voices student concerns, writes, and votes on legislation weekly.
ASG is dedicated to putting student concerns first. We cover anything from dining concerns, to bike lanes to academic advising. Members of Associated Student Government are motivated to improve the Miami experience for current and future students. Alongside, to voice concerns, ASG allocates money to over 250 student organizations on campus.
*Faculty - University Senate
Senate is the primary University governance body where students, faculty, staff, and administrators debate university issues and reach conclusions on the policies and actions to be taken by the institution. It is the legislative body of the University in matters involving educational programs, requirements, and standards; faculty welfare; and student conduct. The Board of Trustees delegates to Senate primary responsibility for curriculum, programs, and course offerings and advisory responsibility on all matters related to Miami University.
*Staff/Unclassified - Unclassified Personnel Advisory Committee (UPAC)
UPAC was created in 1983 to advise the University Administration (specifically the president and vice presidents) on matters of interest and concern to unclassified personnel. Committee members are selected to reflect a balance of gender, race/ethnicity, campus, division, level in the organization, responsibilities, years of university service, and any other characteristics that help to achieve a balance of knowledge, experience, viewpoints, interests, and talents. The committee does not represent specific constituencies, but advises on issues and questions raised by unclassified staff in general. Issues that have been discussed include: health insurance, salaries, child care, holiday scheduling, Recreation Sports Center fees, and grievance procedures.
*Staff/Classified - Classified Personnel Advisory Committee (CPAC)
The Classified Personnel Advisory Committee (CPAC) is established for the purpose of advising the President, Vice Presidents, and Human Resources on matters of interest and concern to classified staff members in the context of the whole university community. The CPAC Mission is accomplished by: (1) Bringing issues/concerns/proposals to administration for input and and/or action, (2) serving (individual members) on University committees as requested, and (3) providing feedback/input on matters brought to the committee for review
Additionally, the Classified Personnel Advisory Committee (CPAC) is established to provide an institutional venue or forum in which matters of interest or concern to classified staff members can be discussed, considered, and/or moved forward through appropriate channels.
Part 2. Campus stakeholder representation in governance
14
Number of students representing their peers as official members of the institution’s highest governing body:
2
Number of academic staff representing their peers as official members of the institution’s highest governing body:
0
Number of non-academic staff representing their peers as official members of the institution’s highest governing body:
0
Part 3. Gender equity in governance
4
Percentage of official members of the highest governing body that are women:
28.57
Website URL where information about the institution’s highest governing body may be found:
Part 4. Community engagement bodies
No
A brief description of the campus-community council or equivalent body that gives external stakeholders a regular voice in institutional decisions that affect them:
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Optional Fields
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Website URL where information about the institution’s governance structure is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Associated Student Government - https://miamiohasg.com/
Faculty Senate - https://www.miamioh.edu/academic-affairs/university-senate/about/index.html
Unclassified Personnel Advisory Committee (UPAC) - https://www.miamioh.edu/upac/index.html
Classified Personnel Advisory Committee (CPAC) - https://www.miamioh.edu/cpac/index.html
Contact Susan Meikle meiklesb@miamoh.edu
Board of Trustee figures reflects Dec. 6, 2021. Currently, 8 Ohio, voting Trustees (9 maximum), 2 student trustees (2 maximum), 4 national trustees (6 maximum), 14 total (17 maximum).
Contact - Ted Pickerill ( pickerto@miamioh.edu )
Faculty Senate - https://www.miamioh.edu/academic-affairs/university-senate/about/index.html
Unclassified Personnel Advisory Committee (UPAC) - https://www.miamioh.edu/upac/index.html
Classified Personnel Advisory Committee (CPAC) - https://www.miamioh.edu/cpac/index.html
Contact Susan Meikle meiklesb@miamoh.edu
Board of Trustee figures reflects Dec. 6, 2021. Currently, 8 Ohio, voting Trustees (9 maximum), 2 student trustees (2 maximum), 4 national trustees (6 maximum), 14 total (17 maximum).
Contact - Ted Pickerill ( pickerto@miamioh.edu )
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