1. College Council Role and Expectations

2. Membership Two (2) representatives from each division Deans EVERYONE IS WELCOME

3. Expectations Dialogue with their respective area(s) ahead of meetings Dialogue with their respective area(s) between meetings Actively participate in discussion Understand the different types of items that come to the committee –Information, Discussion, Action

4. The Committee’s Charge “College Council makes decisions on issues of college-wide operations” “…those matters that would impact more than one department or division of the College are reviewed by the College Council”

5. The Committee’s Charge “…important vehicle for college-wide communication and information dissemination. All deans and two representatives from each division are members of the Council. The College Council maintains close connection with standing committees, internal advisory committees, task forces and department chairs.“

6. The Committee’s Charge “Each committee chair and department chair has the responsibility for reporting to the College Council on matters that would impact more than one department or division of the College.”

7. The Committee’s Charge College Council has the role of: –clarifying the role of each committee and –asking for periodic reports from committee chairs.

8. The Committee’s Charge “Diversity of opinion is welcomed and embraced and active participation of all members is encouraged.” “Consensus decision-making is the preferred mode.”

9. College Council Charge “The College Council works on a two-week turnaround between the time a recommendation is made and the time the recommendation is accepted, approved or passed along to Presidents’ Council.”

10. Discussion v. Information How do we get the right mix?

11. Questions/Comments?