Academic Governance Student Participation

  • Application Deadline: 9/1/22
  • Company: MSU Associated Students of Michigan State University
  • Location: East Lansing, MI

Academic Governance is a shared governance system that brings together undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and administrators to discuss pressing issues and the wellness of the University. Student participation is vital in these spaces.

The Associated Students of Michigan State University is responsible for appointing undergraduate students to the University Council, University Standing Committees, and University Advisory-Consultative Committees: 

  • University Council (30 delegates)
  • University Committee on Academic Governance (3 delegates)
  • University Committee on Curriculum (5 delegates)
  • University Committee on Undergraduate Education (4 delegates)
  • University Committee on Faculty Tenure (2 delegates)
  • University Committee on Student Affairs (6 delegates)
  • University Committee on the Library (2 delegates)
  • University Committee on International Studies and Programs (2 delegates)
  • University Committee on Honors Program (3 delegates)
  • University Committee on Military Education (1 delegate)


The University Council and committee meetings vary. Refer to the following link for descriptions, meetings, and locations: https://bit.ly/3gcImqP


Responsibilities include…

  • Attend committee meetings and actively participate in meetings
  • Deliberate and vote on issues relevant to the committee on behalf of the undergraduate student body
  • Communicate regularly with the ASMSU Academic Affairs Department
  • Adhere to the MSU Academic Governance Bylaws and the ASMSU Manual


Requirements

  • NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN ASMSU OR ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE IS REQUIRED
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
  • Maintain conduct and perform job responsibilities within guidelines and requirements of ASMSU
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Possess team-oriented thinking

This position is unpaid.