Northcentral University

58 | Academic Organization | NCU Faculty Handbook SECTION 7: ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION Administrative Structure Northcentral University's governance and administrative structures promote effective leadership, shared governance, and collaborative processes that enable the University to fulfill its Mission. Board of Trustees NCU is governed by a Board of Trustees responsible for the establishment of broad institutional policies for the operation of the University, with oversight responsibility for academics and academic policies; ensuring financial resources are adequate to support the University's goals; selecting, supporting, and evaluating the President of the University; promoting shared governance; and providing continuity to the University. The Board of Trustees' Bylaws set forth the authorities, responsibilities, and functions of the Board of Trustees in the governance of the University. The Board has 13 members - 8 independent, and 5 representing shareholders - and operates with a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary/Treasurer and the following committees: Audit; Finance; Academic Affairs; Governance; CEO Performance and Compensation; Legal Affairs; and IT. Senior Leadership Team (SLT) The purpose of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) is to promote communication and collaboration, and to ensure the implementation of the University's strategic and administrative plans. Additionally, the SLT approves all policies and ensures they are evaluated for administrative impacts and receive necessary support for implementation. The SLT reviews, develops and implements short- and long-range strategic and administrative plans for the University, and disseminates an understanding of the goals, purposes, and plans of the University to the faculty and team members for their input and support. The SLT is co-chaired by the President/CEO and the Provost/CAO or designee. Voting members of the SLT include the Chair of the Faculty Senate, Deans, and other administrative leaders (the full membership of the SLT is outlined in the PPM). The SLT has the following standing subcommittees: Retention, Diversity, Information Technology Steering, Strategic Plan Steering, and NCUOne Steering. Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) The purpose of the Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) is to provide advice, counsel, direction, and decision recommendations for all academic matters at Northcentral University. All AAC- approved policies and procedures are forwarded to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) for final consideration. The AAC is chaired by the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs or his/her designee and is required to meet a minimum of six times per year. Voting members of the AAC include the Faculty Senate, Deans, and other administrative leaders (the full membership of the AAC is outlined in the PPM). The AAC has the following standing subcommittees: Assessment, Curriculum, and Common Components. Faculty Senate The Faculty Senate is a deliberative body composed of elected faculty representatives that provides the voice of the collective faculty in matters of concern to them. It also serves as an effective means by which the faculty can contribute to the governance of the University. Faculty senators meet with their respective Deans monthly to discuss relevant School and University issues. The Senate Chair and Secretary of the Senate represent faculty at quarterly Board of Trustee meetings. The Faculty Senate meets at least quarterly, apart from its participation in Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) meetings.

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