2015 Decision Making Document: Committees

The body of law that prescribes district and college operational requirements.

The body of administrative regulations approved by the State Board of Governors for the operation of districts and colleges.

District-wide policy and procedure directions for the administration of the district/colleges as prescribed by Education Code and Title 5.

The two-year schools division of WASC

One of six regional associations that accredit public and private schools and colleges.

Provide advice and recommendations to the Chancellor who designates the chairs of the committees which include representatives from all three colleges and the district office.

Have prescribed numbers of representatives from academic, classified and/or administrative staff as well as students. Recommend to College President. Attention to 10 plus 1 items that are to “rely primarily on” the Academic Senate.

A standing committee of the Academic Senate that assumes the role and responsibility for a particular portion of the 10 + 1 academic and professional matters. Informs the Senate but recommends and communicates directly with the President or a Vice President of the college.

CSEA holds dual roles as an Employee Representation Group and as a classified senate.

Semi-permanent committees that are activated as needed to organize a specific program or activity.

Group appointed to research, address or recommend action regarding specific issues facing the college. A tangible product is the outcome of each task force. When the product is completed, the group is disbanded.

Usually consists of college staff, students, and members of the community to review and recommend programs or activities of specific departments, divisions, or organizations.

Addresses operational issues of the college and develops procedures for implementation.

Appointed by the committee or council to investigate, review, and recommend solutions, procedures, or policies to the main body.

Plans and coordinates specified college activities.

Groups with an interest in college decisions but no formal recommending power.

Such participation includes the expectation that recommendations and input will be seriously considered.

Decisions made by the college will have impact on the functioning of the group or its members or on working conditions.

The items of business that Title 5 assigns “rely primarily upon” responsibility to the Academic Senate.

Recommendations of the Senate will normally be accepted; only in exceptional circumstances and for compelling reasons will the recommendations not be accepted; if not accepted, the board/designee shall communicate its reason in writing if requested.

Document that lists all board-approved policies.

Procedures are associated with a specific policy to provide implementation direction and do not require board approval.

Represents the faculty to the Administration and the Board of Trustees with respect to academic and professional matters (AB 1725) outside the scope of the bargaining unit.

Coordinates information and recommends administrative action to the President.

Acts as an employee representation group and provides recommendations on behalf of classified employees on issues that significantly impact classified employees.

Coordinates and supports activities to enhance job performance, professional growth, and collegiality among all members of the campus learning community. Advises President.

Identifies areas needing improved practices and/or documentation of practices; documents findings; writes the Self Evaluation Report for ACCJC site visit.

Acts as a student representation group and provides recommendations on behalf of the students on issues that significantly impact students.

• Senate: legislative branch of the student government that is vested to help voice the student opinions.
• Academic Affairs: responsible for policies regarding academic reform, College academic policy, evaluation of professorships and courses, calendar issues, and library operations.
• Advancement: voices student concerns regarding the Bakersfield College Tuition and Fees and review all matters of student concern external to the college.
• Gov't Ops: responsible for reviewing BCSGA Constitution and the COBRA, creating new initial interview of appointments, and all internal Senate matters.
• Finance: ensures responsible expenditure of SGA funds and to review finance bills, review spending practices, regularly review balance sheets of SGA accounts, inspect budgets and expenses of agencies and departments.
• Legislative Affairs: tracks local, state, and federal legislation to ensure that students are represented fairly and to advocate on behalf of students to the Faculty Senate, University officials, City and County officials, the KCCD Office of the Chancellor, California State Government, and the California Congressional Delegation.
• Student Activities: inspires and unites the Bakersfield College students through programming derived from traditions, cultural diversity, large-scale entertainment, academia, and athletics.
• Stud Orgs: executes the laws and functions related to the affairs of student organizations at BC, while managing the matters and serving as a resource for all BC recognized student organizations.
• Elections: provides for a fair and efficient election for BCSGA. The Elections Commission provides an avenue for motivated BC students to start their understanding of a career in public service. BCSGA Officers are engaged in local as well as national politics and are instilled with a deep sense of leadership and civic responsibility that contributes to the development of engaged citizens.
• E-Board: charged with implementing all Resolutions and Senate Codes which are passed by the Senate.
• Judicial Review: works to maintain the integrity and conduct of the Association by evaluating BCSGA Officer absences, and reviewing personal matters.

Hears and recommends action on student conduct appeals or student complaints.