All-University Committees and Task Forces Policy

Purpose:

This policy guides the formation and operation of Winona State University (WSU) All-University Committees and Task Forces; it codifies and standardizes practices across WSU and ensures representation of all WSU constituencies.

Policy:

All-University Committees and Task Forces provide input and recommendations to the President and the university leadership. The WSU President and Cabinet create all All-University Committees or Task forces following a request from a WSU constituency.

Related definitions:

[1-4] All-University Committee:

A group formed to meet on an ongoing basis to share opinions and perspectives and develop recommendations to a unit or the leadership of the university.

[1-4] All-University Task Force:

A group formed to complete a specific task or set of recommendations within a definitive timeline.

[1-4] Bargaining unit:

A group of employees represented by a labor union or association: bargaining units at WSU include AFSCME, Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA), Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE), Middle Management Association (MMA), Faculty Association (IFO), Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (ASF), and MnSCU Administrators.

Subsequent Procedure:

• 1-4A All-University Committees and Task Forces Procedure

History:

Adoption date: 01/12/2024
Implementation date: 01/12/2024