Student Involvement in Decision-Making

Policy 2.3

Part 1: To promote appropriate levels of student participation. . .

Part 1: . . . students shall have the opportunity for representation in system and college or university committees involving or affecting student interests.

Part 2: . . . opportunity to participate in conferences and issues forums . . .

Policy 2.3

Part 3 Exceptions

. . . evaluation of personnel.

. . . collective bargaining agreements

. . . Management teams, presidential cabinets and committees of the board.

Policy 2.3

Part 4. Selection

System: Statewide Student Associations

Campus: Campus Student Association

Procedure 2.3.1

Chief Campus Administrator shall

Meet at least twice per semester

Inform at least a week in advance

Provide adequate time to discuss and consider

Procedure 2.3.1

3 Types of Student Involvement

Participation

Review

Consultation

Procedure 2.3.1

Part 1 Participation: . . . Students shall be given the opportunity to

serve as members of appropriate system, college or university committees. . .

Examples: . . . Search committees for certain employees, policy development, strategic planning, food service vendors selection, student insurance, etc.

Procedure 2.3.1

Part 2 Review and Consultation

Students meet regularly with administrators

Purpose is to provide information and to exchange views and concerns.

Procedure 2.3.1, Part 2

Subpart A. Review An information report by the administration Opportunity to ask questions Purpose is to inform students Association is informed of agenda item prior to

meeting. Examples: campus bonding requests, statute

changes, personal property/service charge with student impact, some fees, remodeling/construction, program/major changes reported to Board

Procedure 2.3.1, Subpart B

Consultation means

Administration seeks an opinion from the

campus student association and considers

that information in the decision making process.

Procedure 2.3.1, Subpart B

Consultation includes

Presentation of materials

Discussion

Opportunity for Questions

Procedure 2.3.1, Subpart B

Consultation is used

To gather student input

To receive student recommendations

To provide a forum for developing agreements between administration and the student association

Procedure 2.3.1, Subpart B

Consultation Requires

Notifying the student association of the agenda items prior to the meeting;

Providing necessary background materials prior to the meeting*;

Providing a reasonable amount of time for the student association to consider the issue*.

Procedure 2.3.1, Subpart B

When proposals are considered by the Board

President submits letter from student association prior to first reading;

Letter states the level of consultation;

Letter states any position taken by the association.

Procedure 2.3.1, Subpart B

Consultation examples include:

Tuition, Fees: Agreement to establish athletic fee,

Exemption of fees, student life fees, health fees, facility fees, parking fees, technology fees,

Student wage rates, Proposals to the Board that have significant

impact of students.

Technology Fee (Procedure 5.11.1, Part 3, Subpart L Establish a fee to students

Acquisition, upgrading and/or maintenance of technology for academic and student support activities that provide or enhance student access to technology.

Technology Fee (Procedure 5.11.1, Part 3, Subpart L A technology fee advisory committee shall

exist A majority of the committee members shall

be students. The campus student association(s) is

informed of recommendations for comment. The committee makes recommendations to

the president regarding expenditure

Technology Fee (Procedure 5.11.1, Part 3, Subpart L The college or university president has final

authority regarding expenditure of funds received from the technology fee.

Procedure 2.3.1

When in Doubt, Consult.

For further information, contact

Steve Frantz, Ed.D.

Office of the Chancellor

651/296-0672

steve.frantz@so.mnscu.edu