Governance

Governance Info Has Moved!

MxCC employees are now invited to visit the Governance folder within the shared Team Mx-Employees Public Information group (this can be accessed by going to teams.microsoft.com) to view previously submitted proposals, access forms, see meeting minutes and agendas, and learn more about the governance structure at MxCC. Submit a new proposal here. Send minutes and agendas to Corey Martell to be added to the governance folder.

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Shared governance offers the opportunity for all faculty, staff, and students to actively contribute to the decision-making process at Middlesex Community College in pursuit of excellence in its educational mission. The governance system ensures open communication among all groups, including the lead campus administrator and other administrative staff at the College. The decisions and policies that result from this inclusive model of governance are made better through the collective intelligence of the college community. Not all decisions or actions by members of the campus community are matters of deliberation for the governance system and the governance process is not intended to supersede the designated authority and responsibility of individuals or offices of the college responsible for daily operations. Ultimately, legal authority for decision-making at the college rests with the Board of Regents, which delegates authority for day-to-day operations to the College’s lead campus administrator. The framework of the governance system ensures that the lead campus administrator receives timely input from faculty, staff, and students and gives consideration to their recommendations in addressing issues and making policy.

The current governance system was developed in 2015 to address concerns about a lack of transparency, accountability, communication, and engagement repeatedly expressed by participants in recent years. The NECHE accreditation report of 2013-14 also identified governance as an area of particular concern at the college. In addition, recent significant budget challenges highlight the need for a nimble yet inclusive decision-making process.

The effectiveness of the current governance system will be evaluated throughout periodically by a Governance Evaluation Committee reporting to the Executive Council. This committee addressed any questions and confusion that arose during the pilot period, and  proposed changes.