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CVCC Standing Committees

General Information for CVCC Standing Committees

General Requirements for Standing Committees

Members are identified by May 1 of each year for the following year.
Cabinet liaison convenes first meeting of each year by September 15.
Committee elects necessary officers (chair, secretary, etc) at first meeting.
Committee shall maintain minutes and attendance for every meeting.
Committee shall maintain Blackboard Site with current information.
Committee shall input to all relevant categories in BB menu.
The Office of the President shall publish to the CVCC campus community an annual end-of-year report summarizing the work of standing committees.
Each Committee shall present a summary of their work and achievements to Cabinet.
All committees shall operate on a year from August 1 – July 31.
All committees will review and update the Information Template annually at the beginning of each academic year.

Information Template (Not all categories may apply to all committees. Identify any categories that do not apply with an “N/A”.

Cabinet Liaison
Purpose
Responsibilities
Membership

Groups represented (Team composition)
Permanent or Term Length
How appointed and/or by whom
Voting and non-voting members
Reappointment allowed or not

Election of Officers

Officers required
Term Length

Meetings

Minimum number per year
Frequency
Voting Quorum

Any CVCC employee is welcome to attend any standing committee meeting. Please contact the committee chair to obtain meeting dates/times and to provide notice that you plan to attend.

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Library Committee
Membership

Permanent Members: Library Director and Reference Librarian
2 faculty members from the School of Business, Industry, and Technology (appointed by Faculty Senate)
2 faculty members from the School of Health Services (appointed by Faculty Senate)
2 faculty members from the School of Academics, Education, and Fine Arts (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Public Safety (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 director from non-credit programming (appointed by Dean of Instruction)
SGA President or Designee

Purpose

Assist and make recommendations for publications which will be helpful to CVCC.
Assist the Director of the Library in the development of the Center when applicable.
Serve as a sounding board in the development of the Library's policies.
Make recommendations for the use of visual aid equipment and materials.
Make recommendations for the improvement of the Library.
This committee may assist in evaluating and handling unusual problems where a meeting of the minds might be of benefit to the students and the institution.

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Student Activities Committee
Membership

Permanent Members: Executive Officer of Student Services or designee, Student Activities Coordinator, Athletic Director
4 student representatives from SGA
President of Challenger High School SGA
1 faculty member from the School of Business, Industry, and Technology (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Health Services (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Academics, Education, and Fine Arts (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Public Safety (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 support staff member (appointed by SSA)

Purpose

Develops a proposed annual student activity plan and budget for review and approval by the President's Cabinet.
Evaluate student activity programs.
Make recommendations concerning student activities.
Serve as liaison between students and administration.
Assist with allocation of the student activity budget.
Makes certain decisions regarding use of co-curricular funds.
Assist in the promotion of worthy student activities.

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Globalization Committee
Membership - Membership should reflect as many areas as possible. Campus wide representation for faculty, staff, and students is encouraged, and it is desired that this committee have a membership of at least sixteen (16) members.

The members should be selected from the following areas:

1 faculty member from the School of Business, Industry, and Technology (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Health Services (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Academics, Education, and Fine Arts (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Public Safety (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 director from non-credit programming (appointed by Dean of Instruction)
1 support staff member (appointed by SSA)
1 professional staff member (appointed by PSA)
SGA President or designee
Other members of CVCC are welcome to volunteer to serve on this committee.
Outside members of the community will be invited to attend and participate on an ad hoc basis.

Purpose -The purpose of the Globalization Committee is to advocate awareness of, celebrate, and educate about the diversity of the CVCC community. This committee will be responsible for formulation, dissemination, and implementation of the annual diversity plan that is required to be submitted to the North Carolina Community College System Office.

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Beautification Committee
Membership - Voluntary - Campus-wide representation (from both employees and students) is encouraged, but membership is on a volunteer basis. Representatives from the maintenance, graphic arts, community relations, and horticulture departments are especially welcome. Outside members of the community (i.e. Catawba County Arts Council) will be invited to participate on an ad hoc basis.

Purpose -The purpose of this committee is to promote and enhance the aesthetics of CVCC both internally (inside the buildings) and externally (landscaping & grounds) in order to improve the learning and working environment for all. This may include, but is not limited to, projects such as campus art exhibits, landscaping improvements, campus “clean-up” days, etc.

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Employee Welfare and Recognition Committee
Membership

Permanent: Personnel Office Representative
1 faculty member from the School of Business, Industry, and Technology (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Health Services (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Academics, Education, and Fine Arts (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Public Safety (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 director from non-credit programming (appointed by Dean of Instruction)
1 support staff member (appointed by SSA)
1 professional staff member (appointed by PSA)

Purpose

Identify the kinds and types of recognition appropriate for the CVCC family.
Submit recommendations to the President (or President’s Cabinet) relative to requested recognitions, including selection criteria, budget, etc.
Act as a central body for information, recommendations, and/or action in assisting those individuals within the CVCC family who may require personal assistance or encouragement.

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Social Activities Committee
Membership

Permanent: Personnel Office Representative
1 faculty member from the School of Business, Industry, and Technology (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Health Services (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Academics, Education, and Fine Arts (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Public Safety (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 director from non-credit programming (appointed by Dean of Instruction)
1 support staff member (appointed by SSA)
1 professional staff member (appointed by PSA)

Purpose - The purpose of the Social Activities Committee shall be to coordinate the annual Christmas party plus any other social activity the committee chooses to propose.

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Professional Development Committee
Membership

Permanent Members: Director of Internal Development, Director of the CenTER, Information Technology Coordinator
1 faculty member from the School of Business, Industry, and Technology (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Health Services (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Academics, Education, and Fine Arts (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Public Safety (appointed by Faculty Senate)
2 professional staff (appointed by PSA)
2 support staff (appointed by SSA)

Purpose - Provide opportunities for all employees to continually grow both professionally and personally with the ultimate goal of improvement of the educational process and other services at CVCC.

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Academic Advising Committee
Membership

Permanent Members: Executive Officer of Student Services, Dean of Instruction
2 Student Services representatives/admissions personnel
2 faculty members from the School of Business, Industry, and Technology (appointed by Faculty Senate)
2 faculty members from the School of Health Services (appointed by Faculty Senate)
2 faculty members from the School of Academics, Education, and Fine Arts (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Public Safety (appointed by Faculty Senate)

Purpose

Evaluate the student academic advising system or components thereof.
Make recommendations to the Dean of Instruction concerning academic advising.
Serve as a liaison between students, faculty advisors, student services personnel, and administration on academic advising issues.
Assist and/or make recommendations in the on-going advisor training for new faculty members.

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Advisory Committee for the Office of Accountability, Efficiency, and Effectiveness
Membership:

Permanent Members
Executive Director of the Office of Accountability, Efficiency, and Effectiveness (Chair) President; Vice Presidents; Associate Deans; Dean of Curriculum; Executive Director of Alexander Center; Executive Officer of Student Services; Executive Officer of Technology; Executive Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence and Research; Executive Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

Term Members (term members should have a working knowledge of area assessments)

1 faculty member from the School of Business, Industry, and Technology (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Health Services (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Academics, Education, and Fine Arts (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 faculty member from the School of Public Safety (appointed by Faculty Senate)
1 director from non-credit programming (appointed by Dean of Instruction)
1 support staff member (appointed by SSA)
1 professional staff member (appointed by PSA)

Mission/Purpose
The Advisory Committee for the Office of Accountability, Efficiency, and Effectiveness (1) oversees and maintains the college’s efforts in executing Strategic Plan and in the appropriate evaluation and assessment of both administrative and academic operations; (2) acts in an advisory capacity to the Office of Accountability, Efficiency, and Effectiveness; (3) determines appropriate responses to program/area annual outcomes reports and program reviews; and (4) makes recommendations to the Executive Director of the Office of Accountability, Efficiency, and Effectiveness and to the President concerning appropriate responses to annual program/area reviews and appropriate revisions to the Strategic Plan.

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Safety and Security
Permanent Members
Director of Safety and Security (Chair), Safety and Security Administrative Assistant (Secretary), Director of Multi-Purpose Complex, Coordinator of IT Department, Executive Officer of Student Services, Director of Human Resources, Director of Facility Services, Challenger High School Counselor, Director of the Alexander Center for Education, Director of the Newton Center, Associate Dean of the School of Public Safety or designee, representative from the ASU Center at Hickory, representative from East Campus (if East Campus is not otherwise represented)

Term members
Faculty Representative (appointed by Faculty Senate) SGA President or designee

Purpose -To identify and discuss campus safety and security issues To provide recommendations for ensuring campus safety and security.

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Occupational Health and Safety
Membership
Administrative co-chair (appointed by the President or designee); Employee co-chair (elected by employees on the committee) Director of Facility Services Director of the Center for Manufacturing Solutions or designee Chemical hygiene officer (as designated by the President or designee) 1 faculty member from the School of Business, Industry, and Technology (appointed by Faculty Senate) 1 faculty member from the School of Health Services (appointed by Faculty Senate) 1 faculty member from the School of Academics, Education, and Fine Arts (appointed by Faculty Senate) 1 faculty member from the School of Public Safety (appointed by Faculty Senate) 1 support staff member (appointed by SSA) 1 professional staff member (appointed by PSA) 1 representative from East Campus (if East Campus is not otherwise represented)

Knowledge of OSHA standards and chemical hazards is a recommended competency for membership.

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Calendar Committee
Membership
Chair (appointed each year by the President) Chair will solicit volunteers for one year service Chair to ensure representation from each of the following areas:

1 faculty rep from each school
1 rep from Personnel/Business Office
1 rep from Student Services
1 rep from Professional Development
1 rep from Alexander Center
1 rep from Scheduling/Facilities Management
Additional volunteers welcome

Purpose - Develops annual institutional calendar options and presents a recommended calendar to Cabinet.

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