Shared governance is an often misunderstood and criticized aspect of institutional life. Consider these four steps towards better functioning.
Clarify key governance stakeholders.
Identify key governance decisions faced by your school.
Articulate roles of stakeholders in each key decision.
Assess adequacy of governance structures to handle the work.
Perhaps the most important elements to add to these steps is time and commitment.
Question for consideration:
How is shared governance defined at your institution and what role has the board played in shaping the definition?
