Shared Governance

“Shared governance is one of the basic tenets of higher education, . . . and effective, shared governance creates a healthy campus environment that can more easily act on needed change and emerging opportunity” (Association of Governing Boards, Shared Governance: Changing with the Times, 2017). Shared governance at Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is the decision-making process. Shared Governance rests upon the understanding that all stakeholders (administration, faculty, staff, and students) have a meaningful voice in decision-making, as well as a shared responsibility for the success of the institution and its students.

EMCC’s Shared Governance Process was developed using guiding principles adopted by the College community on April 7, 2023. 

You can find the latest Shared Governance Manual (adopted AY 2024-2025) here