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Academic Events Committee

The Academic Events Committee consists of three faculty members, one from each academic division of the College, and two exempt staff, including one from the Alumni Relations Office.

The Committee invites nominations from the College community for honorary degrees and alumni honorary degrees. After consultation with the Faculty Executive Committee, the Committee forwards a list of candidates to the Trustee Honorary Degree Committee, which makes the final selection.

The Committee plans the Colorado College Fall Conference. It solicits suggestions from faculty and administrators in the spring of each year, selects a topic after consultation with the Subcommittee on Governance, and implements the program.

The Committee makes arrangements for the Endowed Lecture Series, after consultation with the appropriate divisions and departments

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Anti-Discrimination Panel

In accordance with the College’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, the College maintains a 16 member-standing panel (four faculty, four exempt staff, four non-exempt staff, and four students) to hear formal complaints of discrimination filed under our policy. Nominations will be received by the President for appointment. All panelists begin service at the start of each academic year for a two-year term.

These individuals should have knowledge of or interest in learning about the problems related to discrimination and harassment, as well as the potential tension between academic freedom and harassment. All panel members will be expected to become familiar with federal, state and local civil rights laws, the College’s Anti-Discrimination Policy and the proper investigation of formal complaints. The Director of Human Resources and the Legal Counsel will conduct workshops and train grievance panel members. A more detailed summary of a committee member’s duties is contained in Section B.1-13 of the College’s Anti-Discrimination Policy found in the Pathfinder starting at page 74.

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Athletics Board

The Athletics Board consists of four faculty members, including the NCAA and NCHA faculty representative; two exempt staff, who are department heads or report directly to the President; two students; an alumnus or alumna of the College, appointed by the National Alumni/ae Council; a non-exempt staff representative; and one member of the Board of Trustees. The Athletic Director and either the Associate Athletic Director or the senior Assistant Athletic Director are members non-voting members of the Board. This committee reports to the President.

The Athletics Board is an advisory group that recommends policy for intercollegiate athletics, club sports, and intramural sports, and has overall responsibility for recreational and health and wellness activities conducted on campus. It advises the President and the Director of Athletics on the athletics budget, athletics schedules, conference memberships, athletic fields, facilities, and the selection of athletics personnel. In addition, the Athletics Board acts in an advisory capacity to the President and through the President to the Board of Trustees on any other matter of athletics referred to it.

The Athletics Board acts as a liaison committee for the college community’s students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae in matters related to athletics. The Athletics Board is responsible for assessing the appropriateness and effectiveness of current athletics programs and policies, for assessing changing needs and interests in athletics of the college community, and for making recommendations for changes in programs and policies.

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Children’s Center Committee

The Children's Center Committee collaborates with the Director of the Children's Center, the Director of Human Resources, the Vice President of Finance, the President on the following:  goals and developing programs, developing and reviewing policies and budgets, supporting the management of the Center, and providing continuity from year to year in supporting and measuring progress on Center goals.  The committee serves as advocates for the Children's Center within the College and in the broader community.

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Child Care Program/Building Committee

The Child Care Program/Building Committee is a newly formed committee that will begin work on a final report for the restoration/remodel of the Van Briggle Building based on a report submitted by the Children's Center Committee developed over the past two years. Several other pieces of work will be needed before the final report can be submitted to the President and Trustee Committee on Buildings and Grounds for approval next academic year.

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Committee on Compensation

The Committee on Compensation consists of three full-time faculty members, one from each rank; one emeritus faculty member; one faculty member with Special Senior Status; three exempt staff; and three non-exempt staff. This committee reports to the Budget and Planning Subcommittee of the Faculty Executive Committee.

The responsibilities of the Committee on Compensation include review of existing and proposed fringe benefits. In particular, the Committee considers policies related to health benefits, life insurance, retirement programs, and Special Senior Status.

During the fall, the three full-time faculty members of the Committee serve as the Faculty Salary Committee. After consulting with the Budget and Planning Subcommittee, the Faculty Salary Committee submits its report to the faculty for approval.

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The Campus Design Board is composed of three faculty, one from each division of the College (to be appointed by the Faculty Executive Committee in consultation with the President), one exempt staff representative from each from Academic Affairs, Student Life, and Business, a non-exempt staff representative, the Director of Facilities Services (ex officio) and the chairs of any active planning committees for proposed buildings.

The Design Board is charged with reviewing proposed new buildings and major renovation projects with particular attention to

a) their potential to enhance the quality of the academic experience of the students, faculty, administrators and staff who will use them;

b) their location, including their location in relation to the topography of the campus and to driveways, parking lots and setbacks, and their size in relation to the campus design as a whole;

c) quality of design and site planning;

d) general compatibility with existing development in areas immediately adjacent to the campus;

e) specific functioning within the Campus Plan's conception of pedestrian and vehicular traffic; and

f) other matters such as the quality and type of materials and colors proposed to be used.

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Faculty Research and Development Board

The Faculty Research and Development Board consists of three faculty members, the Dean of the College, and a representative of the Office of Foundation and Agency Relations.  The three faculty members are the designated representatives of the Divisional Executive Committees.  The Board elects its chair from among the faculty members.

The Board serves as the faculty advisory board to the Dean of the College and the President regarding support for faculty research and development.  In particular, the Board sets policy regarding divisional distribution of research and development funds, makes annual budget recommendations to the Dean related to research and development, and advises the Dean on the awarding of sabbatical leaves, Benezet Summer Stipends, the Mrachek Stipend, and Faculty Development Blocks.

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Financial Aid Appeals Committee

The Admission and Financial Aid Committee consists of three faculty members, three students, and three exempt staff, including representatives of the Admission and Financial Aid Offices.

Within the context of the role of higher education in our society and the aims of Colorado College, the Committee discusses issues related to College admission and financial aid policies, formulates policy guidelines, and forwards policy recommendations to the faculty and the administration. The Committee reviews the procedures and results of admission and financial aid decisions. It is also the appellate body for students wishing reconsideration of a decision made by the Financial Aid Office. The committee member representing the Financial Aid Office does not vote on student financial aid appeals.

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Information Technology and Library Board

The Information Technology Policy Board is composed of three faculty representing the three divisions of the College, the Associate Dean of the College, the Director of Tutt Library, an exempt staff representative, a non-exempt staff representative and a student representative. The Vice President for Information Management, the Assistant Director of Academic Technology Services, the Director of Budget and a representative of the Office of College Relations are non-voting members of the Board.

The Board makes policy recommendations to the President, the Dean of the Faculty, the Vice President for Information Management and the campus community regarding the use of information technology in teaching and learning at Colorado College. In addition the Board reviews budgeting, staffing, computer and network standards, and the rights and responsibilities associated with the use of electronic information resources on campus.

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Institutional Review Board

The Common Rule dictates that Institutional Review Boards shall be composed of at least five members, only four of whom can be affiliated with the institution (see section 46.107). At Colorado College, The Director of Institutional Research chairs the IRB.  The Faculty Executive Committee appoints two additional faculty members from faculty who supervise empirical research involving human subjects. The Chair of the IRB, in consultation with the Chair of the Governance sub-committee of the Faculty Executive Committee identifies a knowledgeable person from outside the College to sit on the IRB. In addition, a Colorado College staff member sits on the IRB.  This position would be best filled by someone who, while not a scientific or social scientific researcher, would find ethnical issues in social research somewhat interesting.

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The Minority Concerns Committee is composed of three faculty members; three exempt staff, including the Director of Minority Student Life; two students; and two non-exempt staff.

The Committee promotes cultural diversity at Colorado College by developing new policies and monitoring compliance with the College’s equal opportunity policy. In particular, the Committee:

a. encourages the development of a campus climate hospitable to minority faculty, administrators, staff, and students;
b. encourages the application of the College's equal opportunity policy to the hiring and retention of minority faculty, staff, and the admission and retention of minority students;
c. encourages support groups for minorities;
d. promotes diversity in the curriculum
e. serves as an informal advocate for minority individuals in cases of discrimination or insensitivity;
f. monitors the hiring and review practices of the College concerning minority faculty and staff. The Committee appoints one representative to every departmental faculty hiring committee with the right to vote and full participation in the department’s hiring deliberations.

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Student Conduct Committee

The Student Conduct Committee is composed of five students, one of whom the Committee elects as chair; two exempt staff, including the Associate Dean of Students; and one faculty member.

The Committee adjudicates all cases of non-academic conduct violations and presents its findings and recommendations to the Dean of Students and the Vice President for Student Life. Final authority to decide judicial actions recommended by the Committee rests with the Vice President for Student Life.

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Summer Programs

The Summer Session Committee consists of the Dean of the Summer Session, who acts as chair; the chair of the Education Department; designated representatives of each of the three Divisional Executive Committees; a representative of the Admissions Office; a representative of the Registrar's Office; the Director of General Studies, and one other exempt staff representative selected by the Dean of the Summer Session.

The Committee examines previous summer programs, makes suggestions for new programs and courses, and reviews the Summer Session program prior to publication of the Summer Session catalog.

The Summer Session Committee monitors summer course offerings of the Master of Arts in Teaching programs. Policy changes in existing Master of Arts in Teaching programs are discussed in joint meetings of the Summer Session Committee and the Education Department and recommended to the Committee on Instruction.

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The Women's Concerns Committee is composed of three faculty members, including one representative of the Women Studies faculty; three exempt staff; two students; and two non-exempt staff.

The Committee encourages the development of a campus climate hospitable to women faculty, administrators, staff, and students. In particular, the Committee:

a. encourages the application of the College's equal opportunity policy to the hiring and retention of women faculty and staff and advises the Dean of the College on the selection of one of the two non-departmental faculty members to serve on departmental search committees.
b. encourages support groups for women;
c. serves as an informal advocate for individual women in cases of discrimination or insensitivity;
d. monitors the hiring and review practices of the College concerning women faculty and staff.

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The Student Writing Committee is composed of two faculty from different academic divisions of the College; one exempt staff representative; the faculty Director of the Writing Program, who serves as chair; and the Director of the Writing Center.

The Committee oversees the all-College writing program.  It selects the Director of the Writing Center and the writing tutors, works with faculty members to develop first-year student tutorials and courses with emphasis on writing, plans workshops related to writing, and administers the evaluation of writing for new students.