Faculty Council
Faculty Council
Purpose
The Faculty Council, created to provide the faculty with a means to define and to realize professional goals more effectively and to maintain communications among members of the faculty and between faculty and administration, serves as an advisory and consultative group to the President/CEO. The Chair of the Faculty Council announces Council membership each year after an election, which is explained in the Bylaws of the Council.
Faculty Council Meeting - Watch LiveAgenda
Agenda for February 13, 2026:
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Call to Order
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Minutes
Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting -
Public Comments
Public Comments (Non-Agenda Items): 3-minute time limit
- Specific Public Comments will be allowed on agenda items prior to action by the Council.
- General Public Comments may be moved on the agenda at the discretion of the Council's Presiding Officer and as accommodation for those in attendance.
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Guest Presentations
Guest Presentation(s) and Possible Action Items:
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Faculty Council Standing Committee Reports
Faculty Council Standing Committee Reports and Possible Action Items (NOTE: Only Those Committees with Reports or Action Items need to Present)
- Administrative and Staff Evaluation
- Faculty Evaluation and Academic Probation
- Financial Concerns
- Promotion Appeals Selection (Fall) / Committee on Committees (Spring)
- Rules Review
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College Standing Committee Reports
College Standing Committee Reports and Possible Action Items (NOTE: Only Those Committees with Reports or Action Items need to Submit or Present)
- Dual Credit Advisory
- eLearning Advisory
- Environmental Management
- Faculty Professional Development
- iTAG
- Library
- Professional Recognition & Awards
- Recognition Day/Hall of Fame
- Recruitment - listed under Student Services
- Retention & Advising
- Safety
- Technology Committee
- Wellness
- STAAC
- Cultural Programs Committee
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Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business:
- Discussion and Possible Action item on Competitive Pay for Years of Experience Recommendations
- Discussion and Possible Action item on Lab/Lecture Pay Recommendations
- Discussion and Possible Action items on Elevator Issues in General Academic Building "C"
- Report, Discussion, and Possible Action Item on Servant Leadership Award for Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Report, Discussion, and Possible Action Item on Changes to Registration Dates
- Recommendation from Deans' Council: Registration is to close the Wednesday evening prior to the start of the semester with a payment deadline of 6:00pm the following day (Thursday). Drops for non-payment will be processed at that time.
- Report, Discussion, and Possible Action Item on the Committee on Committees' Membership and Leadership
- Report, Discussion, and Possible Action Item on Necessary By-Laws Changes
- Report, Discussion, and Possible Action Item on Improving Faculty Recruitment and Retention
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New Business
New Business
- Discussion and Possible Action Item on the Grade Appeal Process
- Should numeric grades be allowed for Grade Grievance Appeals? Or should it be limited to just appealing letter grades?
- Discussion and Possible Action Item on Maintenance and Access for Job Descriptions for All Positions at the College
- Discussion and Possible Action Items on Lab/Fees
- Allocation of Fees
- Acceptable usages for fees collected from students
- Calculation of Lab Fees
- Discussion and Possible Action Item on Dual Enrollment Support
- Enrollment Deadlines and Procedures
- Role Clarity for Advising
- Discussion and Possible Action Item on the Grade Appeal Process
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Announcements and Adjournment
Announcements (if any) and Adjournment
Page last updated February 6, 2026.