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Shared Governance
Guiding Principles
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Committee Membership
Shared Governance Committee

President of the University
The chief executive officer of the University is the President, who is responsible for the overall management of the University and for the administration and supervision of all of its departments. Reporting directly to him are: the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs; the Vice President for Student Life; the Vice President for Business and Finance; and the Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The President also directly supervises: the Assistant to the President; the Directors of Accrediation and Planning, of Information Technology, and of Athletics; the University Compliance Officer; and the Fair Practices Officer.

Representatives
The Shared Governance Committee is composed of the following sixteen representatives: four from Academic Affairs; two from Student Affairs; one from Business and Finance; one from Institutional Advancement; three from Faculty; two students (one undergraduate, one graduate); and three from University Support Staff. The Committee representatives from Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Business and Finance, and Institutional Advancement will be identified by the respective Vice Presidents in consultation with the unit’s staff. Faculty serving on the Committee will be selected by the Faculty Senate while the undergraduate and graduate student representatives will be selected by the undergraduate student senate and the Graduate Student Council. The Staff Senate will be responsible for identifying representation from the University’s Support Staff.

Staff Senate
The Staff Senate is responsible for:

  • establishing a forum for discussion on matters involving the welfare of non-exempt and exempt employees at the University;
  • acting in an advisory capacity regarding the development and implementation of policies concerning the general operation of Coppin State University as such policies relate to non-exempt and exempt employees;
  • and to participate and interact actively with other System institutions to promote uniformity and consistency regarding the implementation of policies, rules, and regulations affecting non-exempt and exempt employees.

University Planning Council
The University Planning Council is responsible for coordinating the long-range planning efforts of the University, including the development and implementation of the University Master Plan.

2003-2004 Membership

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