GOVERNANCE

Shared governance encourages all stakeholders of the College to actively participate in the decision-making process through College and Faculty Committees. Thus, shared governance seeks to empower all levels of the institution to voice concerns, present proposals for change, and express opinions. Shared governance serves to create an atmosphere of trust, respect, and community responsibility.

College Committees & Subcommittees - Click here for a list of current members

College Reports

• College Meeting 3-28-08 (PDF)
• College Meeting 2-1-08 (PDF)
• College Meeting 12-7-07 (PDF)
• College Meeting 10-26-07 (PDF)
• College Meeting 9-7-07 (PDF)
• College Meeting 5-4-07 (PDF)
• College Meeting 3-30-07 (PDF)
• College Meeting 2-2-07 (PDF)
• College Meeting 12-1-06 (PDF)
• College Meeting 10-20-06 (PDF)
• College Meeting 9-8-06 (PDF)

Retention Comments at the 02/02/07 College Meeting (Click Here - PDF)

College Council

The College Council is the primary deliberative body in the governance structure. It receives input from individuals, constituent groups, standing committees, task forces/workgroups, the operational teams, and the College at large as it considers the development of recommendations regarding institutional policies, strategic planning, College well being, institutional effectiveness, and matter impacting the various constituent groups. In this role, it will take on the work of the strategic planning and governance subcommittees in the previous model. These activities, monitoring and adjusting the College's strategic plan and this present governance model, will be regular components of the Council's meetings and deliberations. The recommendations which it makes (based on the input it has received) are forwarded to the dean. Recommendations from the College Council require a 60% quorum (six voting members) required for action.

College Well Being

College Well Being is charged with the orientation of new employees; the development, organization, and promotion of workshops and other presentations of well being topics; work with the college's constituent groups to address well being matters.

Continuous Improvement

Continuous Improvement is charged with guiding the continuous improvement processes at the College; facilitate process analysis and other continuous improvement strategies; and develop resources and training in the use of process analysis and other continuous improvement tools.

Institutional Effectiveness

Institutional Effectiveness is charged with monitoring the College’s success on its mission, vision, and learning outcomes; facilitate the development and adjustment of assessment measures; monitor the College’s achievement on its quantitative and qualitative performance indicators; and monitor and continuously update the College’s strategic plan.

Faculty Committee

The Faculty Committee provides a forum in which faculty and professional issues can be addressed in an atmosphere conducive to academic productivity and collegiality.

Student Success/Retention Task Force

Student Success/Retention Task Force is charged with continuing the discussion begun this year and to make recommendations for enhancing student retention rates and opportunities for student success at Wayne.

Spellings Commission Task Force

Spellings Commission Task Force is charged with continuing and extending the discussion begun this year regarding the finding and implications of the Spellings Commission, making recommendations regarding how the College can address the issues raised by this important federal document.

Student Commumications Task Force

Student Commumications Task Force is charged with exploring ways by which the College can effectively convey information to students so that they are aware of important deadlines and requirements and opportunities for enhanced engagement with the College.

AY 2005-2006 Miscellaneous Meeting Minutes / Files

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