College Standing Committees
Admissions and Standards Committee
This committee acts on non-routine applications for admission or petitions for readmission. The committee also reviews the institution’s academic standards and makes appropriate policy and procedure recommendations. Committee recommendations are to be made to and acted upon by the President or his/her designee.
In addition to faculty members from each of the academic divisions, committee membership should include the College Registrar.
Affirmative Action Committee
This committee assures that the College is in compliance with all federal and state laws, regulations, and executive orders pertaining to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The committee also reviews and updates the Wytheville Community College Affirmative Action Plan and the Wytheville Community College Recruitment and Hiring Procedures document, as necessary. Committee recommendations are to be made to and acted upon by the President or his/her designee.
In addition to faculty members from each of the academic divisions, committee membership should include the Vice President of Financial and Administrative Services and the Human Resource Manager.
Beautification Committee
The Beautification committee reviews existing facilities and suggest improvements for beautification, coordinates interior design efforts (such as developing standardization of colors for interior paint, furniture selection, and so forth), suggests renovation projects, provides advice on plans for enhancing the physical appearance of offices, hallways, or other indoor facilities, and provides advice to appropriate personnel regarding the overall condition of college facilities, including routine maintenance and cleanliness.
College Events Committee
The College Events Committee recommends, plans, and coordinates college-sponsored cultural events for the service region. The committee also develops and recommends implementation of activities for special college events that include both internal and external constituencies. Committee recommendations are to be made to and acted upon by the President or his/her designee.
Faculty members from each of the academic divisions should be included on this committee.
Curriculum Committee
The Curriculum Committee is responsible for advising college administrators, program heads, and faculty when making curricular changes in programs and courses at the college. Duties include meeting regularly to review and recommend changes regarding the college's curricula, and forwarding to the President for approval and appropriate action all recommended proposals for implementation of new curricula, revisions to existing curricula, and discontinuance of curricula.
In addition to faculty members from each of the academic divisions, committee membership should include the Vice President of Instruction and Student Development, the two academic deans, the College Registrar, and a representative from the Student Services Division.
Distance Learning Committee
The Distance Learning Committee serves in an advisory capacity to appropriate college administrators on matters relevant to distance learning activities at Wytheville Community College. This committee strives to maximize growth in distance learning enrollment by working with appropriate faculty and staff in support of creative distance learning delivery methods. Committee recommendations are to be made to and acted upon by the President or his/her designee.
In addition to faculty members from each of the academic divisions, committee membership should include the Vice President of Instruction and Student Development, one academic dean, and the Instructional Technologist.
Financial Aid Committee
The Financial Aid Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Financial Aid Coordinator. It acts to publicize the student financial aid program and makes recommendations for scholarship funds under control of the college, the WCC Educational Foundation, and the WCC Scholarship Foundation. Members will review financial aid policies and procedures, recommend changes when necessary, and make recommendations regarding those students receiving financial aid who have failed to maintain satisfactory academic progress. Recommendations of the committee are to be made to and acted upon by the President or his/her designee.
In addition to faculty members from each of the academic divisions, committee membership should include the Financial Aid Representative and the Director of College Development.
Information Technology Committee
This committee acts as a liaison between the college’s Information Technology Department and faculty, staff, and students. The committee fulfills its role by (1) reviewing and updating the WCC Master Plan for Information Technology (which drives the biennial College Technology Plan) based on continuous assessment of faculty, staff, and student needs; (2) monitoring existing policies and procedures for use of information technology and developing new policies and procedures, as needed; (3) advising college constituents about emerging technologies and suggesting ways they may be used to enhance learning and productivity; and (4) assisting in conducting evaluations of information technology resources as part of the college-wide institutional effectiveness program and as required by the standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Recommendations of the committee are to be made to and acted upon by the President or his/her designee.
In addition to faculty members from each of the academic divisions, committee membership should include the Director of Academic and Administrative Computing.
Institutional Effectiveness Committee
This committee is responsible for generally overseeing the development and implementation of the Wytheville Community College institutional effectiveness program, locally-based assessment activities directed by the Virginia Community College System, and the applicable requirements and standards of the Principles of Accreditation of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Committee recommendations are to be made to and acted upon by the President or his/her designee.
In addition to faculty members from each of the academic divisions, committee membership should include the Director of Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness, and one of the academic deans.
Professional Development Committee
The Professional Development Committee will work with appropriate college personnel in recommending, planning, and implementing professional development opportunities for the college community. Committee recommendations are to be made to and acted upon by the President or his/her designee.
Faculty members from each of the academic divisions should be included on this committee.
Safety Committee
This committee’s responsibilities include (1) reviewing all safety-related policies at the college; (2) writing and updating comprehensive safety plans, including guidelines for the handling and disposal of hazardous materials, the use of adequate safety equipment in laboratories and other areas, and the development of a Fire Safety Plan and a General Disaster Plan; (3) conducting periodic inspections of buildings and grounds and making recommendations to ensure a safe and healthful environment; (4) conducting fire drills at least once each semester during the regular academic year; and (5) coordinating the training of employees in the use of safety equipment and proper safety procedures to be followed in case of emergencies. Committee recommendations are to be made to and acted upon by the President or his/her designee.
In addition to faculty members from each of the academic divisions, committee membership should include the Vice President of Financial and Administrative Services.
Student Activities Committee
This committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Dean of Student Services and fulfills the following specific responsibilities: 1) plan, organize, budget and implement the Student Reception (for graduates and their families), Fall Esprit, and Spring Fling; 2) recommend the annual renewal and/or creation of student organizations; and 3) recommend students eligible for certain honors, including listing in Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges and Student of the Year. Committee recommendations are to be made to and acted upon by the President or his/her designee.
Faculty members from each of the academic divisions should be included on this committee.