URGENT Assignment - 8-10 Hours
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NJStructure.pptxNew Jersey’s Governance Structure in Higher Education
LaDasia J. Rancher
Photo Credits: state.nj.us
13 members appointed by governor
State Board members must be advice and consent with State Senate
Members must serve without compensation for six-year terms
Of all the members, 3 must be women
No 2 members may be appointed from same county
Photos of members in act
Picture of State Board Members
Appointing members during meeting
Photo credits: happyweek.org
Njea.org
Facts about state board
Commissioner of education serves as secretary and official agent
Has nonvoting student representative selected annually &faculty representative
Uses governing, coordinating, boards
Conducts public meetings in Trenton (1st Wednesday of month)
Makes agenda
Public can comment on proposed rules (30 to 60 days)
Additional info on board
State board adopts admin code
Code sets rule to implement law
State board advises policies proposed by commissioner
48 colleges and universities; 18 community colleges
Rules cover supervision and governance
Reference
New Jersey Department of Education. (n.d.). Retrieved July 09, 2020, from https://www.state.nj.us/education/sboe/
