ABAC 2.7.1 – Councils

Councils function as operational groups that refine procedures, identify problems, and suggest solutions. Councils serve the office to which they respond in advisory capacity and as a means of communication. Recommendations from the councils are for the sole use of the administrator concerned as deemed appropriate by that administrator.

President’s Cabinet

The President’s Cabinet serves as the senior leadership team of the

College. Membership is defined by the President and may change from time to time, but shall minimally include the Vice Presidents of the College. The Cabinet shall meet on a regular schedule as determined by the President and as necessary to conduct the business of the College.

Administrative Council

The Administrative Council consists of the members of the President’s Cabinet, assistant vice presidents, academic deans, department heads (both academic and non-academic departments), the President of the Faculty Senate, the Chair of the Staff Forum, the President of the Student Government Association, and, generally speaking, all persons having budget and personnel management responsibilities within the College.

Faculty Senate (Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs)

The Faculty Senate is an organization chartered by the faculty to promote communications, to secure faculty participation in the decision-making processes of the College, to stimulate faculty interest in the goals of the institution, and to promote the best possible atmosphere for effective learning and teaching. Its function is to debate and to make recommendations to the administration through the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. A Faculty Senate representative will also be responsible for working with Deans and/or Department Heads of each School to populate faculty membership of standing committees each spring for the next academic year.

Membership shall be in accordance with the Bylaws of the ABAC Faculty Senate. Effective August 2018, the Faculty Senate membership shall be set at 17 members, apportioned from the four Academic Schools and instructional sites to achieve equitable distribution of representatives of full-time faculty.

The Faculty Senate will meet a minimum of once per term for fall and spring.

Staff Forum (Director of Human Resources)

The Staff Forum is an organization of the staff of the College. Its purpose is to provide a sounding board whereby mutual concerns may be identified and presented to the administration, to secure greater staff participation in the decision-making process of the College, to recognize and encourage performance among staff members, to pursue fair and impartial treatment of all staff, regardless of position, including equitable work conditions and standards, and to support and enhance the overall mission of the College. All employees who are designated by the College as staff and are employed on a regular and permanent basis are eligible for membership in the Staff Forum, including supervisors and administrative staff (i.e., staff employees whose duties include administering a budget.) Meetings and business are conducted in accordance with the Staff Forum Constitution.