Standing Committees

The Council Executive Committee

• Prepares and distributes the annual schedule of Council meetings;
• Prepares and distributes the agenda to the entire College community at least one week before each meeting;
• Invites key persons to participate in Council meetings;
• Reviews and coordinates the activities of all standing and ad hoc committees of the Council;
• Calls the Council into special session, with proper notice;
• Conducts such business as may be necessary in an emergency when the Council is not in session or lacks a quorum;
• Exercises any further powers and duties that may be conferred on it by the Council.

Executive Committee Bylaws

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Fall 2023
Membership = 7    Quorum = 4

The Legislative Committee

• Facilitates nomination and election procedures for the Council;
• Nominates, appoints, or facilitates the election of members to ad hoc or special committees, as created by the Council;
• Informs the Council of vacancies in Council and its Standing Committees and fills those vacancies through appointment or special election;
• Receives and hears grievances relating to elections and makes appropriate recommendations to the Executive Committee;
• Assesses the governance plan on a biennial basis and make recommendations to the Council;
• Reviews and proposes amendments to the bylaws of the Council and standing committees in consultation with the committees;
• Reviews and evaluates how changes to the CUNY Bylaws or PSC-CUNY Collective Bargaining Agreement may impact the bylaws of the College Council or its standing committees and recommends changes as needed;
• Acts as custodian of all minutes, agenda and election results from the College Council and all standing committees.

Legislative Committee Bylaws

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

Fall 2023
Membership = 8    Quorum = 5

The Curriculum Committee reviews, evaluates and recommends programs of study, FYE concentrations, and course proposals and performs other functions as the Council may assign.

Curriculum Committee Bylaws

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

Fall 2023

Membership = 12                   Quorum = 7

Without Vote:
Registrar or designee: Marisol Cortes
Chief Enrollment Officer or designee: Daniel Ambrose
OAA Curricular Matters: Daniel Collins

FL = Fellowship Leave
FLR = Fellowship Leave Replacement

The Academic Assessment & Learning Committee

• Recommends procedures for institutional student learning outcomes assessment, including student achievement of competencies and program quality;
• Evaluates assessment results and reports out institutional performance;
• Identifies and recommends professional development venues for faculty and staff, including distributing teaching and professional development resources and identifying grant and funding opportunities;
• Works with the Center for College Effectiveness to provide support for student learning outcomes.

Academic Assessment & Learning Committee Bylaws

ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT & LEARNING COMMITTEE

Fall 2023

Membership = 9                      Quorum = 5

The Academic Technology Committee

• Uses evidence-based data and best practices research to recommend strategies to integrate use of technology into the curriculum;
• Develops guidelines and best practices on the use of supported classroom technology;
• Advises and assists faculty and staff on using technology to expand and improve student learning.

Academic Technology Committee Bylaws

ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Fall 2023

Membership = 9                Quorum = 5

The Student Services Committee

• Reviews and recommends policies and procedures pertaining to student life and welfare, campus-wide cultural and educational events, professional opportunities and student engagement matters;
• Further develops and advises student support services to promote student success academically, personally and professionally.

Student Services Committee Bylaws

STUDENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

Fall 2023

Membership = 9           Quorum = 5

The Strategic Planning and Budget Committee

• Reviews the strategic and financial plans for the College to ensure alignment among planning budget and assessment;
• Recommends strategic plan priorities to the Council;
• Reviews and analyzes the College’s budget, aided by budget presentations from the Office of the Vice President of Administration and Finance to ensure continued support of strategic priorities.

Strategic Planning and Budget Committee Bylaws

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND BUDGET COMMITTEE

Fall 2023

Membership = 13           Quorum = 7