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All-college committees recommend actions. The actions to be taken will
determine where the recommendation goes, however, eventually committee recommendations
will be shared through the Meet and Confer/Exchange of Views process or
through Curriculum Council. It is also the obligation of Administration
to create policy resulting from need and after discussion.
The meet and confer process is recognized as being a significant and necessary part of RCTC's local operation. Consensus is desirable at Meet and Confer/ Exchange of View, but it is the right of the administration to decide if agreement is not reached.
Faculty members serving on committees must report directly to the Faculty Association. After the Association has examined such reports, a faculty position will be taken to the proper Faculty EOV Committee/Council. Students, Administrators and other Staff should also file committee reports within their organizational structure.
Contractual/Meet & Confer Committees
The following Contractual Committees are established by one or more bargaining contracts (with the exception of Student Senate/Cabinet) to serve as a meet and confer/exchange of view process with members of a specific constituency group. Membership for these committees may be limited and/or specific. Local union leadership makes appointments for their representatives on these committees.
- Student Senate/Cabinet
- MAPE Meet and Confer
- AFSCME Labor/Management
- MSCF Faculty Shared Governance Council (General Matters)
- MSCF Academic Affairs and Standards Council (Curriculum)
All College Committees
The following all-college committees and sub-committees
exist and membership is determined annually with representation from the
faculty, staff, and students.
NOTE: * reflects contractural committees/councils by one or more bargaining
contracts. Membership may be limited and/or specific.
Student Affairs and Strategic Operations Committee
MSCF Faculty Shared Governance Council:
The Minnesota State College Faculty Association (MSCF) meet in an exchange
of view forum with the RCTC Administrative Cabinet. Matters to be discussed
include, but are not limited to Personnel, Student Affairs, Fiscal Affairs,
Facilities, Community Service, and General Matters.
Membership:
Administrators: Don Supalla, Mike Bequette
Faculty: Chad Israelson (Chair), Dave Atwood, Nikka Harris
Schedule: 2:00 pm – 4th Tuesday of the month (Recorder
– Judy Kingsbury)
AFSCME Labor/Management Committee:
Local Labor/Management Committee as contractually defined. The purpose of
this committee is to improve communications between the College and the
Local AFSCME Union and serve as a forum for issues of mutual concern. The
Committee is comprised of representatives from management and the Local
Union.
Membership:
Administrators: Don Supalla, Mike Bequette, Renee Engelmeyer,
Scott Sahs,Ruth Siefert, Dave Weber
Staff: Mike O'Dea (Chair), Chas Martin (Business Agent), Kevin Clark (Local 4001), Rose Conway,
Susan Hughes, Jennifer Nisbit, Andrew Ziebell
Schedule: Quarterly or more often as mutually agreed (Recorder
– Judy Kingsbury)
MAPE Meet and Confer:
The purpose of this committee is to improve communications between the College
and the MAPE Union and serve as a forum for issues of mutual concern.
Membership:
Administrators: Don Supalla, Mike Bequette, Renee Engelmeyer,
Scott Sahs, Dave Weber
Staff: Jon Krusmark (Chair), Other Staff to be Announced
Schedule: As needed (Recorder – Judy Kingsbury)
Student Senate/Cabinet:
The Student Senate/Cabinet provides an opportunity for students to share
input on campus operations, curriculum, student life, general matters, and
other issues of mutual concern through a forum process.
Membership: Administrators: Don Supalla, Mike Bequette,
Renee Engelmeyer, Scott Sahs, Dave Weber
Students: Andrea White (President), Elisha Odegaard (Vice President), Shelby DeBoer (Secretary), {Scott Krook, Advisor}
Schedule: 4:30 p.m. 1st Monday of the month (Recorder - Provided
by Student Senate)
The Academic Affairs Committee focuses on all academic areas of the College,
providing input on operations related to teaching and learning and policy
direction in said areas.
Membership: *Mike Bequette (Co-Chair), Janell Holter (Co-Chair), Nancy Shumaker
(Recorder – Designated Committee Member)
Schedule:
MSCF Academic Affairs and Standards Council:
Academic Affairs and Standards Council (AASC) Procedures
The Academic Affairs and Standards Council is a contractual council established by local agreement as the forum for exchange of views on instructional issues and concerns. The Council is comprised of a maximum of six faculty members from each association, and will provide direction for the College President in all matters included in Academic Affairs, including course outline, award requirements, academic standards, course and program components and the inventory of course and program offerings. The deadline for submitting Curriculum Council proposals will be the 15th of each month.
Membership):
Administration: Mike Bequette, (Barb Mollberg, Nirmala Kotogal, Ginny Boyum, Michelle Pyfferoen – depending on the agenda items), Melanie Callister
Faculty: Shellie Arneson (Chair), Bob Ekstam, Marj Reif, MJ Wagenson, John Sievers, Jamie Mahlberg, Pricilla Ruemping, Terry Brown, Paula Theisen, Nancy Hust, Anne High, Matt Hafer, John Tacinelli
Schedule: 2:00 pm – 2nd Tuesday of the month (Recorder – Rachelle Splittstoesser)The Academic Standards Sub-Committee of the Academic Affairs and Standards Council hears and acts on unique academic appeals and formulates policy recommendations on repetitive academic appeals.
Membership: Nancy Shumaker, Bob Ekstam, ViAnn Olson (Chair), Karen Williamson, Matt Frank, Mary Juenemann, Dan West, Katherine Hanson, John Buchl, Gregg Wright
Resource Guest: Melanie Callister; (Recorder: Faculty Support Staff rotation)
The Assessment of Student Learning Sub-Committee completes and complements the RCTC assessment plan.
Membership: *Mike Bequette, Barb Mollberg, Vicky Keller, Jamie Tjossem, Teresa Brown, Barbara Fritz, Tom Meyer, Michelle Willihnganz, Tim Carlson, Brian Steele, Suzanne Szucs
The Distance Education and Academic Computing Sub-Committee will develop and forward recommendations regarding distance learning.
Membership: *Mike Bequette, Ginny Boyum, Len Cronin, Diane Pollock, Jean Hoth, Dan West, Shirley Wilson, Coralie Fiegel, Mark Stanchfield, Jessie MartinezThe First Year Experience (FYEX) Sub-Committee.
Membership: *Mike Bequette, Taresa Tweeten, Michelle Cochran, Paula Carlsen, Gregg Wright, Mark Schnaedter, Diane Pollock, Brenda Frame, Annie Clement, Daniel Vedamuthu, Pam BensonThe Multicultural/Diversity Sub-Committee reviews the international education and diversity action plans and assesses cultural gaps, planning and implementing specific multicultural activities that best suit its needs and resources. The purpose of these activities is to increase community awareness regarding culture, improve campus climate, and increase cohesion.
Membership: *Mike Bequette, Barb Mollberg, Janell Holter, Mary Dennison, Catherine Egenberger, Ruth Casper, Debra Zaffke, Don BaldusThe Student Success Day Planning Sub-Committee will plan the current Student Success Day activities.
Membership: Mike Bequette, Deb Ellsworth, Michelle Cochran, Bonnie Robinson, Heather Sklenicka, Kimberly Rowley, Julie Christie, Vicky Keller, Daniel Vedamuthu
The Student
Affairs and Strategic Operations Committee focuses on all areas of student
services and strategic planning, providing input on operations related to serving students and policy direction in areas of recruitment, retention, placement, and development of quality assessment and assurance plans that meets the needs of the Higher Learning Commission..
Membership: *
Dave Weber (Co-Chair), Paula Carlsen (Co-Chair), Sara Kling-Punt, Susan Valvoda Swanson, Janell Holter, Deb Ellsworth, Holly Bigelow, Renee Engelmeyer, Thomas Yung, Christine M. Miller, Roxy Roadway, Julie Christie
Schedule: Third Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m.
The Commencement Planning Sub-Committee will plan the current year’s commencement ceremony, including recommendations for speakers and coordination of the evening’s event.
Membership: * Dave Weber (Chair), Roxy Roadway, Janell Holter, Nancy Shumaker, Dale Amy, Glen Saponari, Nate Smith, Brooke Kosok, Jeffrey Jacobsen, Barb Ewen, Mark Stanchfield, Daniel Froelich, Catherine Egenberger, Elizabeth Wirt, Christine BushawThe Homecoming Planning Sub-Committee will plan the annual homecoming activities.
Membership: *Dave Weber (Chair), Scott Krook, Kyle Huneke, Roxy Roadway
The
Finance and Facilities Committee focuses on all of the
resources of the college that support teaching and learning and student
services and policy direction in these areas.
Membership: *
Ruth Siefert (Co-Chair), Shelly Peterson (Co-Chair), Diane Pollock, Tom Soltau, Linda Curtis, Mona Permann, Roman Staloch, Shayn Jensson, June Meitzner, Betsy Kennedy (Recorder: TBD)
Schedule: 2nd Thursday of the month - 2:00 p.m.
The Safety and Security Committee is a contractual committee that conducts safety/health inspections throughout the campus, and develops recommendations pertaining to all aspects safety and security of students, staff, and visitors.
Membership: * Katie Swegarden, Luke Fratzke, Cris Kellas, Roman Staloch, Mike O'Dea, June Meitzner (Recorder: TBD)
Schedule: 3rd Monday of the month - 1:00 p.m.
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The Human Resources
Committee focuses on all areas of human resources that serve
to create an environment conducive to student learning and position RCTC
as an “Employer of Choice.”
Membership: Renee Engelmeyer (Co-Chair), Kimberly Leitzen (Co-Chaire), Ginny Boyum, Mary Dennison
Schedule: 4th Thursday of the month (2:00 p.m.)
The Affirmative Action Sub-Committee will assist in affirmative action and diversity planning and recommend goals and objectives and plans.
Membership: *Renee Engelmeyer, Ricki WaltersThe Recognition Sub-Committee will plan recognition events and programs for the college and selects the monthly “Best Bee Award” available for individual employees or teams.
Membership: *Renee Engelmeyer, Ramona Taylor, Cuong TranThe Staff Development Sub-Committee will support development activities that will aid in individual or group productivity at RCTC and plan the staff development day activities for the college.
Membership: *Renee Engelmeyer
The
Technology Committee will provide input and forward recommendations
on non-academic and support services computing initiatives focusing on technology
campus-wide.
Meembership: *Scott Sahs (Co-Chair), Steve Higgins (Co-Chair), Matt Haack, Chris Dobbins, Guy Hamernik; Jonathan Wetenkamp, Tara Hammill, Jim Stegge, and Anthony Rostvold
Schedule: 3rd Wednesdays of each month
The Web Design Sub-Committee will assist in reviewing web design and policies for the RCTC website.
Membership: *Darin Hoffman, Jon Benson, Chris Dobbins, Missy Hagen, Jenee McGurren, Scott Sahs, Dave Weber, Thomas Yung
1st Tuesday - Program Leaders/Division Coordinators (2pm)
2nd Tuesday - Academic Affairs and Standards Council (2pm)
3rd Tuesday - Minnesota State College Faculty (2pm)
4th Tuesday - MSCF Faculty Shared Governance (2pm) and Faculty Curriculum (2pm)
All-College Committees meetings may be scheduled at 3:00pm the 1st, 2nd or 4th Tuesday of each month, or at another mutually agreed day/time by the members.
* Will organize first meeting of the Committee.
Last Updated: 9/1/2011