Standing Committees

Academic Council oversees all matters pertaining to courses, programs, and curriculum. Its purpose  is the assure adherence to College policies on academic matters and to review any actions that affect curricula.

Academic Standards reviews policies, regulations, procedures, and issues pertaining to standards in academic programs.

College Life considers issues concerning the overall quality of life of the Brookdale community, including the campus environment, non-academic services, facilities use and management, and relations between the college and the community.

Diversity Council reviews and recommends Colelge policies and practices concerning diversity. The Committee advises the College community on strategies for maintaining an environment that is open, diverse, and inclusive, both intellectually and organizationally. In addition, the Committee plans and implements activities and programs to assist the College in achieving its commitment to diversity in the classroom, the workplace, and the entire College environment.

Institutional Planning and Effectiveness develops, monitors, and evaluates the College's strategic planning and assessment processes.

Professional Development develops and evaluates the policies of the faculty, support staff, and administrative professional development committees for full- and part-time employees of the College. The committee coordinates with Human Resources to provide college-wide orientation programs for all employees.

Student Development addresses the needs and concerns of students outside the classroom by recommending policies to enhance student success, growth, and development.