That makes this your chance to become more involved in shared governance and the decisions making processes at WWC!
Please take the time to review the people running, and thier reasons by viewing the 2008 Voter Guide!
So here’s what’s up:
+There are 12 standing committees that call for student representatives. These are elected positions. Committees are great way to be involved. A lot, a lot, a lot of decisions are made on the committee level.
+There are 3 Presidentally Appointed Task Forces. These positions are not elected, but chosen. If you have interest in one of these, please fill out an ‘application to run’ form and we’ll pass it along to. Task Forces need students too.
+The Student Trustee position is open.
+And there is one open Co-Convener position.
The Committee's!
Big Marketing Group
student members: 3
time: three Thursdays a semester at 4.00pm
chair: Richard Blomgren
This committee works to fulfill the strategic and long range marketing plan by addressing how to more widely broadcast WWC’s story to: 1. Increase giving. 2. Increase the number of admission applicants. 3. Increase the exposure of the college in local, regional, and national media.
Buildings and Grounds Committee (formerly Business Affairs)
student members: 2
time: Friday 2 at 8.15am.
chair: Lou Weber
This committee meets to set construction priorities around campus, to assess land use, and to make recommendations to FMTS and the VP for Business Affairs. This committee also considers individual construction of land-use proposals brought forth by students, staff, and faculty.
Campus Safety Committee
student members: 1
time: 1st Wednesday of every month at 2:30pm
chair: Susan Quigley
This committee assesses safety needs on campus and makes recommendations to the Safety Supervisor.
Chairs Committee (Academics)
student members: 1
time: 2 Tuesdays a semester at 4.00pm
chair: Paula Garrett
This committee discusses and makes decisions about academic programs and policy. It approves any changes to the course catalogue, such as changes in majors and minors, course proposals, and scheduling issues. This committee is composed of each department chair, the Dean of Academics and the student representative.
Conduct Board
student members: 8
time: irregular Thursdays at 4 pm
chair: Sherolyn Hopkins
This board meets with individuals who have violated the conditions and policies of the student handbook. This group then determines the actions, responses, and sanctions that are most appropriate for a given situation.
Dining Services Committee
student members: 10
time: one Monday a month from 5.00-6.00pm
chair: Brian O’Loughlin
This committee meets to discuss various aspects of dining, such as food options, hours, prices, facilities, and other concerns. This group also occasionally plans events around food-related topics.
Information Technology
student members: 2
time: every other Tuesday at 4.00pm
chair: Evan Wantland
This committee assesses the college’s technological needs and sets priorities for new technological purchases or replacements.
Lyceum Committee
student members: 1
time: many Fridays at 8.00am
chair: Paul Frelick
Lyceum funds a broad range of speakers, performers, artists, films, and other cultural events at WWC. The committee solicits proposals from various groups and individuals around campus and then allocates the appropriate funding to representative and balanced programs that will enrich the campus community.
Service Learning Advisory Committee
student members: 4
time: one Thursday a month at 8.00am
chair: Franklin Tate
This committee discusses and initiates service and community programs. It discusses the Service Learning program, at large and in many dimensions. It makes recommendations to the Dean of Service.
Spiritual Life
student members: 2
time: to be determined
chair: Director of Spiritual Life
This committee discusses various aspects of spiritual life on campus. It works to support the various spiritual groups on campus and helps program spiritual happenings around campus.
Student Life Committee
student members: 7
time: alternate Thursdays from 1.00-2.00pm
chair: Cathy Kramer
This committee is responsible for discussions, changes, and revisions to policies in the Student Handbook. Such topics include those regarding social regulations and policies, student activities, and housing.
Work Program Advisory Committee (WPAC)
student members: 2
time: alternate Thursdays at 4.00pm
chair: Ian Robertson
This committee discusses and initiates Work Program policies, discussions, and changes. It makes recommendations and provided feedback to the Dean of Work.
The Task Forces
Diversity Task Force
student members: 2
time: Thursdays at 3pm, every 3 weeks (flexible to individual needs)
chair: Cathy Kramer
This group works to develop a community-wide definition of diversity, review community efforts toward diversity, and propose short and long term strategies to increase diversity in the WWC community.
Long Range Land Use
Student members: 2
Time: every Friday at 4.00pm
Chair: Ian Robertson
This group discusses long term land use plans and strategies for all of the land that WWC manages and owns.
First Year Experience
student members: 1
time: Friday 1 from 8.00am to 9.30am
chair: John Casey
This task force meets to discuss current first year programs and to develop ideas on how to enhance the first year experience through first year programming.
The Cool Positions!
Student Caucus Co-Convener
This is a full-time work crew (15 hours)
Co-Conveners are the facilitators of Caucus. Co-Conveners are responsible for ensuring that Caucus upholds its mission. Co-Conveners work both with students and administration, often serving as a vital communication link between the two bodies. Specific responsibilities include facilitating weekly meetings of Caucus (including setting the agenda, facilitating the discussion and maintaining accurate minutes), maintaining an open-door office, meeting regularly with administrators, staff, and faculty, organizing community meetings, and setting student governance priorities.
Candidates should have a knowledge of and interest in the governance process. If not already involved with Caucus, candidates are encouraged to attend a Caucus meeting and/or come speak to the current Co-Co’s.
Student Trustee
The Student Trustee is the voice of the Student Body at the three annual Board of Trustee meetings. As such, it is the obligation of the Student Trustee to be knowledgeable about issues of concern to the campus and to effectively advocate for the Student Body before the Trustees. In order to promote cooperation and communication, the Student Trustee will collaborate closely with the Co-Conveners and Administrative Council members. Following the meetings of the Board of Trustees, the Student Trustee shall report to Caucus. The Student Trustee is expected to attend weekly Caucus meetings during his/her tenure. If a candidate is not a voting member at the time of the election, she/he must attend at least two meetings before the election and make their intent to run known to Caucus. For more information talk to the Co-Co’s or Ryan Morra, the current student trustee.