Academic and Student Affairs Committee Charter

Approved April 20, 2022

Purpose:

The Academic and Student Affairs Committee is charged with oversight of all systemwide academic and student service matters of the organization. The Academic and Student Affairs Committee shall meet at the call of the committee chair.

The Academic and Student Affairs Committee shall not have the authority to act on behalf of the board unless specifically delegated by the board.

Committee Structure:

The committee will consist of no fewer than five and no more than seven members appointed by the chair of the board annually. The chair and vice chair of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee shall be appointed by the chair of the board.

Authority:

The principal elements of the Charter of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee shall be:

1. Provides advice and counsel to the chancellor. (This duty is shared with other board members)
2. Preparation of an annual committee workplan
3. Recommend proposed board policies within the purview of the committee
4. The committee’s oversight includes but is not limited to:
   
   
   • Diversity and equity matters related to students and academic programs
   • Academic programs
   • Academic and program standards
   • Transfer policy
   • Student success programs and strategies
   • Monitoring progress toward educational equity
   • Strategic enrollment management
   • Institutional accreditation
   • Board recognition of scholarship, teaching, and service excellence
   • Institutional names, missions, and visions
   • Educational strategy that proactively addresses future needs
   • Academic and student-related technology matters

This charter is subject to review annually.