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Council and Committee Structure
The college community participates in LWTech's governance through its formal council and committee structure which allows for open discussion, opportunity for input, and the development of recommendations to present to the Executive Cabinet and to the President.
All councils have at least one executive cabinet member to serve as a resource to the council and facilitate communication directly back to executive cabinet. With minor exceptions, committees are open to all members of the college community. Agendas and minutes are shared in public folders for easy access to information by all employees. Many councils and committees also maintain a web presence.
Councils
College Council
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College Council provides an opportunity for all constituencies of the College to participate in the process of governance by deliberating and advising Administration on proposed actions of College policy. College Council receives reports from all other committees on campus.
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Equity Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Council
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The EDI Council serves to advocate for and support LWTech values and its strategic vision regarding equity, diversity and inclusion for all dimensions of the College community including students, faculty, staff, and administration.
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Equity Diversity & Inclusion Council Page
Instructional Council
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Instructional Council serves as a communications link between the faculty and the Office of Instruction; to assist with coordination of instructional activities such as advising, scheduling, budgeting, program planning, program evaluation, and to review and recommend policies and Instruction procedures.
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Mike Potter and Dr. Sharon Raz
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Facilities Planning Council
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The Facilities Planning Council is composed of a cross section of campus community and is charged with managing the effective use of college facilities.
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Facilities Planning Council Page
Finance & Budget Advisory Council
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The Finance & Budget Advisory Council serves in an advisory capacity regarding the fiscal operations and college budget.
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Finance & Budget Advisory Council Page
Committees
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The goal of the Applied Research Committee is to expand the use of applied research and industry experiences so that all LWTech faculty and students have an opportunity to participate. Applied research is a high-impact teaching practice that improves achievement for all students, with especially strong outcomes for students in historically underrepresented groups. LWTech's Applied Research Committee emphasizes interdisciplinary projects, with the goal of building access for students and developing working relationships among members of the college community. Specific outcomes of the committee's work include:
- Expanding research opportunities for students
- Designing curriculum in support of research activities
- Designing a sustainable program by identifying funding sources and other means to support faculty-led student research
- Developing partnerships with government and industry
- Publicizing research efforts in order to further develop internal and external partnerships
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Many of the campus's art initiatives have been guided by the Instructional Art Committee, featuring employee and student membership from the following academic programs and departments
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The Bias Response Team (BRT) works collaboratively with existing groups on campus to offer proactive education related to hate/bias incidents and advise college administration regarding a comprehensive response to hate/bias incidents that impact the college community.
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The Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation (CARE) team uses collaboration, information collection, risk assessment, and intervention to create a safe campus community. Based upon reports of student behavior, the CARE team plans preventive strategies and interventions to assist students, faculty, and staff in supporting students who may be at risk.
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Campus Assessment, Response & Evaluation (CARE) Team webpage
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The purpose of the Curriculum Review Committee is to review curriculum for submission to the Instructional Council and to serve as a resource to faculty and staff in curriculum development and procedures.
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The Data Governance Committee works to ensure LWTech remains in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements related to data governance.
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The Digital Accessibility Committee works to align college activities and practices with federal and state digital and content accessibility laws, regulations, and recommended practices ensuring equal access to all members of our college community.
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Katherine Kelley
Rhonda DeWitt
Mony Loeum
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The eLearning committee explores, adopts and promotes the use of eLearning tools and practices which support a variety of instructional activities. The committee advocates for the needs of faculty to college stakeholders.
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The committee meets on the second Monday of each month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
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The Faculty Professional Development Committee works to ensure that all LWTech Faculty are provided with relevant professional development through planned learning opportunities that support the mission of the college.
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The Faculty Professional Development Funding Committee vets and approves applications from faculty for professional development opportunities. The budget for this fund was bargained for by the faculty union and is approximately $20k per annum.
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TBD
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The HR Advisory Committee's mission is to attract and retain diverse employees that view LWTech as an ‘Employer of Choice.' The Advisory Committee reviews and makes recommendations for Human Resource plans and procedures, which go to the Executive Director of Human Resources. Issues for discussion may be submitted to the HRAC from any staff member of the LWTech community by contacting the HR office.
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The Information Technology (IT) Advisory Group considers issues related to the use of information technology at LWTech and recommends actions to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and policy changes to College Council.
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The IPEC team is responsible for monitoring our progress towards the goals and strategies outlined in the college's strategic plan. This committee also reports performance outcomes, reviews surveys, and makes recommendations to college leadership. This committee also serves in an advisory role for other committees around data collection and reporting.
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The International Advisory Committee actively engages in supporting
international students become integrated on-campus and within the community
at large.
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The LWTech Labor Management committee is made up of members from LWTech Leadership and the classified union. Leadership and union members meet on a quarterly basis to discuss and resolve issues as they pertain to the classified bargained agreement.
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The Labor Management Committee for Faculty meets as needed. Members are selected by union leadership or administration.
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The Labor Management Committee for the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) meets three times per year to discuss effective employee and management understanding as it pertains to the bargained agreement. Up to four representatives from both College Administration and the union can participate.
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TBA
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The purpose of The Lion's Pride is to showcase the creativity of LWTech's diverse student body and academic programs.
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The purpose of Living Well @LWTech is to assist employees by promoting a healthy lifestyle. The committee is designed to educate, motivate, and support the LWTech staff in taking charge of their personal health and wellness.
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The Open House Committee coordinates the annual Open House event.
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The Policy Review Committee is responsible for providing the college with a written record of policies. The committee makes recommended updates and changes to be adopted by the Board of Trustees.
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The Safety & Security Committee works to create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace. The team will review safety and health inspection reports to help correct safety hazards, evaluate accident investigations to identify cause(s) and potential unsafe situations and make recommendations for correction.
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The student majority committee forms in November and begins work in winter quarter. Budget proposals are sent to the college community in January. All proposals are reviewed by the committee through a hearing. Funding decisions are determined after all proposals are heard. The Board of Trustees makes the final decision on the budget.
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The Associated Student Government (ASG) and college trustees annually approve a services and activities fee based budget. Among other things, these fees make up the student government budget that funds clubs, campus activities, student employment positions, tutoring, childcare services and student focused emergency grants.
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The LWTech Student Achievement Committee analyzes trends and uses data to set enrollment targets and manage initiatives that lead to optimum recruitment, enrollment, and retention of students. This Committee is currently on hiatus pending return to non-COVID operations.
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The Suicide Prevention Committee works to ensure that emotional well-being is a campus wide responsibility. The team makes recommendations to establish systems, protocols and processes that best coordinate necessary care for students.
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The Suicide Prevention Committee works with the JED Campus Program funded by the JED Foundation.
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The student majority committee forms in November and begins work in winter quarter. Budget proposals are sent to the college community in January. All proposals are reviewed by the committee through a hearing. Funding decisions are determined after all proposals are heard. The Board of Trustees makes the final decision on the budget.
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The ASG, LWTech student body, and Board of Trustees approved a technology fee for use by students to fund on-campus technology improvements. This fee is managed by the college and expended by students through an annual process.
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The Title IX Compliance committee works to ensure LWTech remains in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements related to Title IX legislation.
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