1. Participatory Governance Effectiveness Survey Instructions: Please evaluate Hartnell College governance effectiveness through your experience as a member of governance council(s) you select below for 2013 2014. Responses are anonymous. Survey results will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the governance system and to make recommendations for improvement. In responding to the survey items select from: Strongly,,, or Strongly. If you don't believe you have sufficient information or experience to rate the item, don't respond to the particular item. The survey must be completed by Page 1
2. Respondent information Employment classification Administrator/manager/supervisor Faculty member Classified staff member Student Check each council you served on this academic year: College Planning Council Student Affairs Council Academic Affairs Council Facilities Development Council Information Technology Council Advancement Council Accreditation Council Administrative Services Council Page 2
3. Committee Tasks Agendas, minutes, and ancillary materials were provided prior to the council meetings. Strongly Strongly In general, the outcomes of each council meeting were clear and understood. Strongly Strongly The discussions usually followed the agenda. Strongly Strongly Page 3
Meetings were conducted in a constructive, timely, and efficient manner. Strongly Strongly Follow up action items and persons responsible were clearly articulated. Strongly Strongly Council chair/co chairs was/were effective in managing meetings. Strongly Strongly Page 4
4. Information Adequacy Training related to governance activities and participation was effective. Strongly Strongly Council members had appropriate information to make informed recommendations. Strongly Strongly Discussion and recommendations were data driven and supported by evidence. Strongly Strongly Page
. Participation Council members attended regularly. Strongly Strongly All members were encouraged to participate in discussions and provide input into decisions and recommendations. Strongly Strongly Decisions and recommendations were made only after adequate discussion and review. Strongly Strongly Page
I feel that my participation in governance was important and valuable to the College. Strongly Strongly Page 7
. Respectful Dialogue Different opinions and values were represented. Strongly Strongly Different opinions and values were respected. Strongly Strongly Page 8
7. Council Purpose and Responsibilities I understand the council s purpose and responsibilities. Strongly Strongly The council worked effectively towards fulfilling its purpose and responsibilities. Strongly Strongly Page 9
8. Overall Effectiveness Overall, I am satisfied with the effectiveness of the governance system. Strongly Strongly Other (please specify) Please use the space below to provide any written comments about what you believe is effective about the governance system. Please use the space below to share your thoughts on what could be done to improve the governance system. Page 10