Shared Governance Council

Committee Purpose Statement

The purpose of the Shared Governance Council is to serve as a collective unit with equal representation from all college governance groups including the Faculty Senate, Staff Advisory Senate, Student Government, and Academic Leadership. The Council will review policy proposals, issues, concerns, and other institutional matters that are presented by these governance groups.

The Council also receives directives from the President and provides feedback prior to dissemination of information to the Senates and Academic Leadership. The Council is also required to prepare formal recommendations to the President to guide decision-making.

Meetings

Shared Governance Council meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of each Month, at 2:30 p.m. (location–TBA)

Objectives

The Shared Governance Council:

• Receives documentation from the governance groups of the institution.
• Meets in a timely manner to review submitted documentation.
• Evaluates documentation fairly and thoroughly and provides feedback when necessary.
• Submits recommendations with supporting documentation to the President of Luna Community College for the next step in the shared governance process.

Priorities

• Prepare for current and future Higher Learning Commission visits.
• Maintain Shared Governance Council By-Laws.
• Promote and facilitate effective communication campus-wide.

Shared Governance Council Officers

Documents

Meeting Agendas

*If you would like to be added to our agenda for any meeting, please contact the Chair or Vice-Chair, or make the request before the beginning of the meeting, and you will be added to the agenda before it is approved.