Shared Governance

In the simplest terms, shared governance provides a framework that maximizes the collective wisdom and experiences of faculty, staff, administrators and students in advancing the institution forward together. Rooted in democratic values, the shared governance process is collaborative in nature, fostering mission- and vision-aligned decision-making and policy advancement.

In collaboration with university administrators and leaders, the following governance bodies represent all faculty, staff and students at Kansas State University.

Faculty Senate
The general purpose of the Faculty Senate is to facilitate faculty and professional staff participation in the establishment of university policies and in the formulation of procedures for their interpretation. Such policies shape the purposes and character of the institution, and define its future growth.
Visit the Faculty Senate Website 
University Support Staff Senate
This Senate is formed to serve as a body that articulates University Support Staff's interests, concerns and recommendations to the Vice President for Administration and Finance on matters of policy, training and educational opportunities.
Visit the USSS Website 
Student Governing Association
The Student Governing Association represents the entirety of the K-State student body, including representation from the K-State Salina Student Governing Association and the Graduate Student Council.
Visit the SGA Website 


Governance Resources

University Handbook
The purpose of the University Handbook is to provide a broad description of Kansas State University, its nature and the role of the K-State faculty, unclassified professionals, and administration in relation to the university community's many activities.
Access the University Handbook 
Committee Handbook
The Kansas State University Committee Handbook maintains the active and historic record of Student Senate committees, University Support Staff Senate committees, Faculty Senate committees, Presidential committees, and other university committees.
Access the Committee Handbook