Systems & Operations — Andrews University
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Pillar 1.4

Governance & Structure

Focus: roles, policies, and committees. Goal: Clear accountability and coordinated decision-making.

Committees & Roles

  • Review committee participation; streamline into a committee tree
  • Review job titles and descriptions; incorporate functional roles to clarify skillset, committee participation, and access to resources

Policy & Process

  • Create a policy library
  • Create a framework for process management
June 2026 Update
  • Committee — reviewed and updated terms of reference for administrative committees and subcommittees (4 pending review)
  • Policy — completed updates to 9 academic policy areas under the 2026–2027 Policy Implementation plan; active working groups on academic scheduling, advising, and faculty workload implementation
  • Operational effectiveness — process documentation training delivered across divisions (Faculty & Staff Institute, NEOED, Show & Tell Workshop, division meetings on AI tools); role definitions clarified for Enrollment and Academic functions
  • Process — guideline documents for Administration (Executive Council) and the Program & Course Development Guide (PDRC); checklists for certificate creation, program discontinuation, and tours