BP 2-50 – Shared Governance

State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education

BP 2-50

APPROVED: February 14, 2024
EFFECTIVE: February 14, 2024

REFERENCE(S): C.R.S. § 23-60-202; Higher Learning Commission Criterion 5.A.1; Board Policy 2-30, State Faculty Advisory Council and Faculty Shared Governance; Board Policy 4-25, State Student Advisory Council

APPROVED:

/ Landon Mascareñaz /
Landon Mascareñaz, Chair

POLICY STATEMENT

The State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE or Board) values shared governance as a joint responsibility between the Board, Chancellor, College Presidents, faculty, instructors, System and College staff, and students. Shared governance is a fundamental framework for decision-making that fosters collaboration and inclusivity among various internal stakeholders and recognizes the expertise of each internal stakeholder group within the Colorado Community College System.