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Division Council is the elected body which represents the Division of Learning and Student Development in the development of policies and procedures relating to all academic and student development issues of Quinebaug Valley Community College. No change or creation of policy related to academics and student development, and no development or change in curricular or programmatic credit offerings, should be made without the participation of Division Council and the notification of the larger Division of Learning and Student Development.

The council is organized into three bodies - the Academic Issues committee, the Policy & Planning committee, and the Division Council committee that these two bodies report to.

Division Council

Any member of the faculty or staff of Quinebaug Valley Community College may attend any meeting of Division Council, Academic Issues, or Policy & Planning and may participate in discussion. Only committee members may vote on any item.

Division Council’s primary function is the development and oversight of policies, procedures, and proposals related to programs, curriculum, and other functions of the division and its constituent members in order to make recommendations to the Division Dean. The Council also reviews, maintains, and updates Division Policies and Division Bylaws. Division Council is comprised of six members who are elected from the faculty and staff of the LSD Division and who serve two year terms. Council membership must include at least one faculty member and one staff member. Division Council meets once monthly throughout the academic year.

Division Council Members 2009-2010

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Academic Issues

Division Council generally meets the third Monday of every month at 2:00.

The primary function of the Academic Issues Committee is curriculum review. All new and revised courses and programs are subject to the review and approval of Academic Issues. As time allows, the committee may also review and develop guidelines regarding issues and policies related to the academic functions of the division. The work of the Academic Issues Committee is forwarded to Division Council for review and final action. Academic Issues is comprised of four members who are elected from the faculty and staff of the LSD Division and who serve two year terms. Committee membership must include three faculty members and one staff member. The Academic Issues Committee meets once monthly throughout the academic year.

Academic Issues Members 2009-2010

Generally, both Academic Issues and Policy & Planning meet on the first Monday of the month. Academic Issues at 2:00 and Policy & Planning at 3:30.

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Policy & Planning

The primary function of the Policy & Planning Committee is reviewing and developing division policy, both academic and non-academic. Academic policies may include, but are not limited to grading, instruction, and academic mission and goal statements. Non-academic policies may include, but are not limited to skills testing, scheduling, advisement, recruitment, registration and records, library, and division mission and goals statements. The work of the Policy & Planning Committee is forwarded to Division Council for review and final action. Policy & Planning is comprised of four members who are elected from the faculty and staff of the LSD Division and who serve two year terms. Committee membership must include at least one faculty member and one staff member. Policy & Planning meets once monthly throughout the academic year.

Policy & Planning Members 2009-2010