Student Support Services committee Charter

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

• The purpose of this committee is to guide the college in its effort to provide support services to LAMC’s student body that enhance and enrich their academic/educational goals and assist in the continued growth of the college.The Committee will make recommendations and/or policies that will accomplish these established objectives.

MEMBERSHIP

1. Administrators (Vice Presidents of Student Services)
2. Student Services Managers
3. Faculty (2 appointed by Academic Senate, 1 appointed by AFT)
4. AFT classified
5. ASO appointee
6. Voting members

Resource (non-voting members): DSPS, EOPS, Child Development Center, Outreach Coordinator, Assessment Center, Financial Aid

GOALS

1. To assist students in connecting with the college community and to enhance the overall quality of the student life experience at Mission College
2. To foster a community characterized by respect for the institution, for others and for oneself
3. To provide essential services in support of the primary academic function of the college
4. To provide information for students, staff, and faculty through media and technology

AUTHORIZATION

• The Student Services Committee is one of 6 Standing Shared Governance Committees chartered and authorized by College Council. The Committee is authorized to form ad hoc subcommittees or task forces as needed.

OBJECTIVES

• Make recommendations to facilitate the Enrollment Management process.
• Review and evaluate campus wide student services that are provided to LAMC’s student population.
• Review and evaluate all student activities related to the purpose of the committee.
• Developed benchmarks of the evaluation and assessment of enrollment growth and student satisfaction.
• Review Student Service Unit Assessment & Review process

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

• The Office of the Vice President of Student Services shall serve as the resource for administrative support.

MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• Faculty and staff memberships are 2 year terms.
• Student membership is a one year term.
• Resources to SSS Committee will serve a full two year term.
• Individuals on the committee may serve no more than 2 consecutive terms.
• Each member has the responsibility to attend each meeting and adhere to the college code of conduct.
• Members with 3 absences in a semester will be replaced by the appropriate constituent group.
• Members are responsible to disseminate committee information to their respective constituents.