University of Virginia
PA-3: Inclusive and Participatory Governance

UVA Student Council: The purpose of Student Council is to protect and improve the rights, opportunities, and the quality of life of every student at the University of Virginia.

https://www.uvastudco.com/

UVA Faculty Senate: The Faculty Senate represents all faculties of the University with respect to all academic functions such as the establishment and termination of degree programs, major modifications of requirements for existing degrees, and action affecting all faculties, or more than one faculty, of the University.

Additionally, the Senate shall advise the President and the Rector and Board of Visitors concerning educational and related matters affecting the welfare of the University.

https://facultysenate.virginia.edu/

UVA Staff Senate: The Staff Senate serves as the representative voice for staff in matters relating to the University, supports staff members in the realization of their full potential at the University and advances University excellence through its efforts.

https://staffsenate.virginia.edu/

UVA Equity Center and the Equity Center Local Steering Committee: https://virginiaequitycenter.org/local-steering-committee-members
"The Equity Center’s priorities will be guided by what we heard during our community listening sessions held in August and May 2018, and by the 3000+ responses from community members to the survey the UVA – Community Working Group completed in March 2019." Equity Center Priorities: https://virginiaequitycenter.org/community-priorities
The Equity Center will tangibly redress racial and economic inequity in university communities by advancing a transformative approach to the fundamental research mission, which will, in turn, reform institutional values, pedagogy, and operations. The Equity Center envisions universities that serve local communities by bringing rich research resources to bear on the work of redressing poverty and racial inequality, and also equip students to lead in building a just society.

President's Council on UVA-UVA Community Partnerships (https://prescouncil.president.virginia.edu/): "Strengthening the relationship between UVA and the surrounding Charlottesville/Albemarle community is one of my top priorities as president. The President’s Council on UVA-Community Partnerships and the affiliated working groups are helping us engage with our community partners to make our community as strong and equitable as possible."


UVA Community Relations Neighborhood Groups: Because changes on Grounds can impact our neighbors too, Community Relations communicates University news and developments to area residents. The office actively works with residents, University officials and students to address issues of mutual interest and concern that often arise when student renters live among longer-term residents.

The office meets regularly with neighborhood associations bordering the University and hosts Neighborhoods Advisory Group and other meetings throughout the year to promote ongoing dialogue with neighborhood residents.

Master Planning Council:
The Master Planning Council advisees the President and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, through the Architect for the University, on mid-term and long term physical planning for the University of Virginia. It reviews and comments on the Grounds Plan and overall planning as to the best utilization of the existing buildings, landscape, and infrastructure, as well as participate as general stakeholders in the development of precinct/area plans. The Council is comprised of stakeholders across the University and City and County representatives.