Shared Governance
Goodwin University’s governance structure provides an opportunity for cross-functional involvement in strategic planning and college operations. The organizational chart includes all the current committees and how they align with the University’s strategic plan.
Shared Governance organizational chart
University Leadership Council
The University Leadership Council (ULC) serves as the information hub of the Shared Governance system. The President and his cabinet, governance committee chairs and all department and program directors meet bi-monthly. New college initiatives are discussed, then ULC members inform their staff as necessary. In addition, ULC members participate in professional development for managers. The ULC promotes transparency, collegiality and cross-department cooperation.
Tier I committees
Mission Statement
To facilitate academic consistency across the Goodwin University Curriculum
Membership:
Vice President of Academics (Chair)
Executive Vice President/Provost
Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness
Assistant Vice President of Academics
Director of Library Services
Department Chair, General Education
Membership:
Vice President of Facilities and Technology (Chair)
Board of Trustees Members (2)
President
Vice President of Economic and Strategic Development
Vice President of Finance
Assistant Vice President of Facilities
Assistant Vice President of Information Technology
Director of Campus Safety and Security
Director of College Relations
Director of Grants
Mission Statement
The mission of the University Committee on Assessment is to:- assist the University in planning,
- support the assessment of student learning outcomes,
- ensure the quality of academic programs and college services, and
- oversee both the formal program review and annual review processes.
Membership:
Memberships spans two to three years and is staggered. The committee aims for its membership to have balanced representation from academic departments, student service, and other administrative departments and the University’s administration.
Permanent Members Include:
Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness (Chair)
Dean of Faculty
Department Chair, General Education
Director of Assessment
Director of Institutional Research
The Committee on Integrity is responsible for validating and periodically reviewing all claims made to the public by the University. The Committee on Integrity reports directly to the President and Board of Trustees.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Committee on Integrity is to assist the University with its fair and transparent application of policies and procedures. The committee is charged with reviewing policies periodically for clarity, consistency and accuracy. Furthermore, the Committee on Integrity is responsible for validating and periodically reviewing all claims made to the public by the University. The Committee on Integrity is chaired by the Provost and reports directly to the President and Board of Trustees (rev spring 2016).
Membership:
Executive Vice President/Provost (Chair)
Assistant Vice President of Enrollment
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
Director of Institutional Research
Registrar
Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator
Student Engagement Coordinator
Faculty Members (2)
Mission Statement
To participate in the governance of the University by formulating and advocating the faculty perspective regarding academic policies, issues and concerns.
Membership:
All Full-time Faculty Members
All Part-time Faculty Members
An Adjunct Faculty Representative from each Department
Tier II committees
Mission Statement
The Community Engagement Committee is committed to building, supporting, and sustaining community relationships to enrich the individual, the University, and the broader community.
Mission Statement
The Employee Development Committee of Goodwin University seeks to support the establishment and continuation of an organizational culture in which the development of College faculty and staff is considered a top priority. We will accomplish this by recommending, and/or implementing programs and practices that provide opportunities for professional growth while fostering a learning culture.
Mission Statement
To have a Nurturing College Community, to provide meaningful and concrete opportunities to impact the Health and Wellness of Goodwin Employees.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Goodwin University Facilities and Technology Committee is to support, enhance and advocate for the facilities and technological services provided to the Goodwin University community by promoting a secure, functional and learning-friendly, and eco-friendly environment.
Mission Statement
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Mission Statement
The mission of Goodwin University’s Intercultural Inclusivity Committee is to consciously identify, develop, access and assess opportunities and initiatives for a diverse community. We are committed to nurturing a campus culture that acknowledges a wide array of characteristics and categories of identity that comprise Goodwin University.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Retention Committee is to create and maintain an optimal educational environment that assists and encourages each student to achieve his or her educational potential and embrace lifelong learning.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Goodwin University Website Committee is to ensure the accuracy and availability of information on the University’s website. The Committee has the authority to recommend edits and updates to the Marketing/Communications Department and to establish policies and procedures that ensure ongoing accuracy and availability of information for website users.
