Policy Title:  Committee Policy

Policy Number: 2.0

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Purpose:

Eastern Wyoming College provides an opportunity for employees to have input on decisions regarding college operations and shared governance.

Committees provide for a broad exchange of information, advice, recommendations, and opinions to aid the College in meeting its mission and HLC requirements.

The committee structure provides clear lines of responsibility, authority, and communication and all committees need a chair person and a person to take minutes of those committee meetings.

There are four types of committees used at EWC:

  • College Committee: A committee that provides recommendations and guidance on matters of operation. The President, President’s Cabinet or Board of Trustees establishes standing and ad hoc college committees.
  • Policy Development and Review Committee: A committee comprised of the President, Human Resources Director, Vice Presidents, Executive Assistant to the President, at least one Board of Trustee Member (or more), and others, as needed.
  • Departmental Committee: A committee that consider matters within or across departments. Vice Presidents, and Directors establish standing and ad hoc departmental committees.
  • Advisory Committee: A committee comprised of knowledgeable, prominent, and credible volunteers who provide advice, opinions, and support to an employee group or program. Members may be community members or college employees. An advisory committee does not have formal legal responsibilities or decision-making authority. Employees may establish an advisory committee with approval of their supervisor.

The position responsible for establishing a committee determines the following characteristics of the committee, such as:

  • Committee name
  • Purpose and objective
  • Committee type
  • Membership composition, number of members, membership terms, and whether members are elected or appointed
  • Authority
  • Budget
  • Minutes and reporting requirements

NOTE: A majority of the membership of each standing advisory committee will be considered a quorum.

 

Original Adoption Date: 8/11/98

Revision Date(s): 11/8/05(RF), 11/14/17, 9/11/18, 12/10/19

Date reviewed, no change: