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COLLEGE GOVERNANCE SYSTEM
The college governance system is an established process, supported
by the college's Board of Trustees, by which each full-time faculty
and professional staff member can help shape the college's programs
and policies through participation on a number of standing and
ad hoc committees and by attending monthly College Assembly meetings.
Governance Executive Committee
Charge: The Executive Committee shall perform
the following functions: provide a forum for dialogue on issues
of importance to the College Assembly; propose the formation or
dissolution of Standing Committees to the Assembly; form, charge,
and determine the life of Ad Hoc Committees of the governance system
as may be needed; examine the work of the various committees, preventing
the duplication of effort and ensuring the carrying out of committee
charges; assist in the preparation of the agenda for Assembly meetings;
determine whether proposals or reports are in proper form for distribution
or presentation; determine and enforce proper routing procedure
of all proposals intended for action; ascertain the highest level
of approval required for all proposals; distribute copies of reports
or proposals that have been approved; record and file such proposals
or reports.
President: Diane Bliss, dbliss@sunyorange.edu
Vice-President: Bob Misiak, rmmisiak@sunyorange.edu
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Academic Policy Committee
Charge: The Academic Policy Committee will review
and update academic policies and recommend the creation of new
policies or the amendment of existing policies wherever necessary.
The committee should anticipate problems and issues on its own
as well as responding to requests channeled to the committee through
the campus Governance system. When necessary, the Academic Policy
Committee may request that the Executive Committee form an ad-hoc
committee to investigate a specific issue.
Chair: M. Warrener
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Athletic Advisory Committee:
Membership: 1 from each Interdepartmental Group
1 Office of Student Development
2 Student Representatives
Ex Officio: Athletic Director
Chair, Physical Education Dept.
Charge: The ACC helps develop long-term policies
and procedures for a college athletic program, including reviewing
faculty needs, academic standards, advisement, counseling, recruitment
standards, and coaching requirements; participates in the development
of strategies on how best to utilize the athletic program for recruitment
and retention of all students; conducts an ongoing review of the
policies and procedure manual for a college athletic program; and
acts as a forum to discuss the handling of specific problems either
identified by or presented to the committee.
Chair: F. Cummins
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Campus Safety and Security Advisory Committee
Charge: The committee oversees campus security
policies and procedures. The committee is required to submit an
annual report of their findings and recommendations to the College
President. The college must file a report with the Commissioner
of Education.
Chair: A. Farah
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College-Wide Assessment
Committee
Charge: (A) Develop and maintain an appropriate
academic/office assessment procedure; (B) provide guidance and
assistance during the assessment process as needed; (C) review
with the Vice-Presidents the final assessment results, including
recommendations.
Co-Chair: J. Davis
Co-Chair: D. Goldberg
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The Committee for Institutional Diversity
and Equity
Charge: The committee reviews and updates Affirmative
Action plans, policies, and
procedures; recommends to the President the creation of new policies and procedures
or the amendment of existing ones; anticipates issues pertinent to institutional
diversity or equity; serves as a forum to discuss and act upon such issues;
and participates in the development and implementation of strategies and activities
to achieve the goals of the committee.
Chair: R. Jurain
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Cultural Affairs Committee
Charge: The committee will develop and administer
an academic cultural affairs program and urge the support of the
college community for the program which should be an out-growth
of the college's academic programs.
Chair: S. Harpst
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Curriculum Committee
Charge: The committee reviews all proposals for
changes in the curricula offerings of the college, including new
curricula and courses as well as major revisions of existing curricula
and courses. The committee also examines and makes recommendations
concerning qualitative and quantitative standards for all associate
degree and certificate programs. The Curriculum Committee Handbook
and the forms used in presenting proposals should be reviewed and
updated when necessary. The committee will examine, evaluate, and
make recommendations on all new courses, curricula, and two-credit
or more special topics courses which: (1) have been approved by
an initiating academic department or departments, (2) have been
circulated to the other academic department chairs for review and
commentary within 30 days, and (3) are in compliance with Orange
County Community College and State Education Department guidelines.
Chair: J. Lehtinen
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Developmental Education Committee '03-'04
Charge: The committee provides an ongoing assessment
of the Developmental Education Program, assists in evaluating it,
and provides information to appropriate personnel.
Chair: P. Sculley
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Faculty and Staff Development Committee
Charge: The committee encourages professional
growth for the campus community. Members review applications for
financial support and determine the funding of conferences, courses,
travel, and mini-grants. The committee also reviews policies and
procedures to be followed in requesting monies and updates them
when necessary.
Chair: T. MacMahon
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General Education Committee
Charge: The committee will design a plan by which
to assess the General Education
Program. The members will co-ordinate the implementation of the assessment
plan and review the results of the plan. The members will recommend any changes
related to the program.
Chair: E. Irlbacher
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Honors Program Committee
Charge: The committee provides an ongoing assessment
of the Honors Program, assists in its evaluation, and provides
information and feedback on issues concerning its integrity and
development.
Chair: S. Stepp
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Planning Advisory Committee
Charge: The committee develops and recommends
to the President annual and long-term planning priorities for the
college's operation. The committee also responds periodically to
requests by the President for advice and recommendations regarding
planning-related issues which confront the institution.
Chair: S. Deer
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Scholarship and Financial Assistance Committee
Charge: The committee nominates returning students
for scholarships to SUNY Orange, nominates graduating students
for scholarships for continued study, and recommends to the College
and the President policies governing the College's Student Financial
Assistance Program.
Chair: P. Sculley
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Social Committee
Charge: The committee will plan and carry out
social events sponsored by Campus
Governance. These include a Holiday Party, Appreciation Day, and the Retirement
Dinner. They may also include other special events which Campus Governance
may decide to sponsor or support.
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