Shared Governance Assessment

2026-11-03

A . Assess Current Shared Governance • Review current governance frameworks and bylaws . • Analyze representation models , committee structures , and decision - making pathways . • Identify misalignments between current structures and stakeholder expectations or institutional needs . • Evaluate how mergers and bylaw revisions influence representation and policy influence . B . Stakeholder Engagement • Conduct stakeholder interviews , listening sessions , focus groups , and / or forums with : o Faculty ( college and non - college units ) o Academic staff o Students ( undergraduate and graduate / professional ) o Administrators • Facilitate a campus - wide survey on shared governance perceptions . • Ensure data collection practices incorporate inclusivity , confidentiality , and transparency . • Benchmark governance models at peer R1 institutions . C . Effectiveness Analysis • Assess how shared governance supports decision - making , transparency , communication , and collaboration in a dynamic higher - education environment ( e . g ., technological change , evolving student needs , external pressures ). • Identify strengths , weaknesses , and structural gaps . D . Recommendations & Future Framework • Provide actionable recommendations for structural and procedural improvements . • Propose an implementation plan . • Recommend mechanisms for ongoing and recurrent governance review cycles .

MITN

2026-04-29