The primary purposes of the Student and Academic Affairs Council is to provide guidance to the college administration and the board, through the College Council, on all elements of the academic mission of the college aimed at student success.

Primary Duties Include:

1. Review/make recommendations regarding the institution’s academic Master Plan, enrollment management plan and student success policies. Particularly in the following areas: barriers to success from entry to completion, the student first year experience, institution-wide academic advising and career services initiatives, ensuring prospective students have all appropriate information and resources, and the identification and intervention of at risk students.

2. Ensure the institution’s academic programs are appropriate for its students and review the quality and integrity of curriculum and programs ensuring equity of services to diverse populations such as minority students, students with disabilities and/or veterans.

3. Conduct annual review of Student Complaints.

4. Conduct annual review of student satisfaction and student academic progression data to guide academic priorities and address areas of concern.

5. Review student admissions and academic performance to maintain appropriate level for the college and its programs.

6. Review and make recommendations for areas that support academics: library, distance learning, professional development, and all support services.

7. Review and make recommendations to College Council regarding the decisions of this council’s subcommittees

8. Identify key partnerships and student success strategies among student programs to ensure the greatest number of students are being served and resource duplication is at a minimum.