FORT LEWIS COLLEGE COMMITTEES
Description of Activities: In consultation with the Provost, Vice Presidents, and Disability Services, the committee will ensure that information technology and digital content created or distributed is accessible to individuals with disabilities. According to the Accessibility of Information Technology and Digital Content policy, the committee will make available training and resources for faculty and staff. The training and resources will include how to make technology/digital content accessible, how to check for accessibility, and how to request assistance. The Information Technology and Digital Accessibility Review Committee shall be responsible for:
The Information Technology and Digital Accessibility Review Committee members include faculty, staff, students and administrators. The Vice Presidents and the Faculty Senate Executive Board, Associated Students of Fort Lewis College, or their designees, shall appoint committee members.
Members:
View the Digital Accessibility website.
Description of Activities: In consultation with the Provost and Vice Presidents, the committee will develop, implement and communicate policies and procedures as necessary to achieve the purposes of Policy 5-5, the Facilities Use Policy. In consultation with the affected parties, the Advisory Committee on Facilities will review all i) uses of new facilities, (ii) changes in uses of existing facilities, (iii) changes to existing facilities, including structural and equipment changes, and common areas, including displays. The committee will make recommendations as requested. The Provost makes all decisions on the use of college facilities. The Advisory Committee on Facilities is chaired by the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. Members are appointed by the Vice President of their area. It has one representative from each of the following departments: Conference Services, Information Technology, Physical Plant Services, Records, and Facilities Scheduling. Members:
View the Facilities Master Plan website.
Description of activities: The charge to this Committee will be to investigate methods of and make recommendations to the Provost for implementing a sustainable Educational Resources Affordability program at FLC. This program seeks to decrease the textbook cost burden for students through the use of open educational resources (OER), online resources that fall under fair use consideration, and library resources. The task force will focus on three components of a sustainability framework: Infrastructure, Resources, and Culture. The goals for each of these areas are*: 1) Infrastructure – In accordance with existing state and campus policies, building the campus guidelines, processes, and capabilities necessary to support affordable educational resources 2) Resources – Identifying the dollars or faculty/staff time required to support the work, as well as opportunities to conserve resources through efficiency improvements, and 3) Culture – Using affordable educational resources to support broad institutional visions and goals, including measuring and communicating successes.
*From the RPK Group OER Field Guide for Sustainability Planning
More about Affordable Educational Resources at FLC
Description of Activities: This Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the President, Director of Athletics and other administrative offices as may be appropriate in specific instances. It shall concern itself with the athletic policies which affect the College's intercollegiate athletics or sports. It shall maintain and review policies as are necessary to promote good public relations and aid in the planning, scheduling, and necessary control of the intercollegiate athletic program. The Director of Athletics is responsible for providing the necessary information and data to the Committee for its work. The chair of this Committee is appointed by the President. Members:
Fort Lewis College has a distinct commitment to provide educational opportunities and pathways for Native American students, and to support each student’s determination and the choices they want to make for their education and career. Recognition of our history and steps towards reconciliation of the past are part of FLC’s commitment to student success.
Charge: The Committee is working with Faculty, Staff, Students, Tribal Leaders, and Community Members to develop recommendations for changes to the public displays of FLC history, particularly with regards to the Boarding School.
The Committee is working with a Core Advisory Group and seeks input on the following:
Learn more about the Committee on FLC History
Description of Activities: The Faculty/Staff Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Council is advisory to the Provost. The charge to this Council will be to advise the Provost on topics of substance with emphasis on campus diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in curricular and co-curricular areas. The expectation is that the Council will propose two projects/initiatives to improve the campus climate around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Implementation steps will be determined based on what the projects are. The committee also serves as a resource for faculty and staff who have questions or concerns with regards to diversity, equity, and inclusion at FLC.
The Council will consist of 6-8 faculty (selected by the Provost) and 5 exempt staff. There will be one exempt staff from each area (President, Academic Affairs, Finance & Administration, Advancement, Student Affairs).
Description of Activities: Develop guidelines for faculty grant proposals; review proposals and vote as a committee to support qualified scholarly/pedagogical activities. Funding priorities will be recommended to the Provost. Members:
Description of Activities: Develop guidelines for faculty grant proposals; review proposals and vote as a committee to award worthy activities. Funding priorities will be recommended to the Provost.
Description of Activities: The group will align itself with the College’s strategic plan by identifying, evaluating and implementing safety culture enhancements that will best serve the College, faculty, staff and our students.
Description of Activities: The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is an administrative body established by the College to implement the Code of Federal Regulations established by the Office of Health and Human Services which provides guidance to ensure that human subjects are protected according to federal (Health and Human Services) guidelines. The IRB works with principal investigators from college departments that do human subject research to ensure that they understand, and are in compliance with regulations regarding protections. The IRB reviews applications for human subject research needed to meet federal requirements regarding the use of human subjects in research. The IRB is also responsible for maintaining IRB application records and documentation on all project applications. The IRB notifies applicants of the disposition of their research proposals in a timely manner.
Membership: Law requires that all Institutional Review Boards have at least five members. Law also requires that each IRB must include both males and females, people from varying cultural backgrounds, people from varying professions, at least one member whose primary concerns are scientific, at least one member whose primary concerns are nonscientific, and at least one member who is not affiliated with the institution. The Fort Lewis College IRB has a self-imposed goal of having a representative from each of the departments that conduct human subject research. All members of the Board are required to take a two-hour online tutorial to help them understand the laws governing the Committee.
Members
Go to the IRB website.
The Council provides professional development workshops for all employees and mentoring for new employees. It is coordinated by the Office of Human Resources and volunteer staff members. The Council's membership represents approximately 36 departments across campus.
Liaison: Greg McClurg Coordinators:
For more information please visit the PDC website.
The Staff Council was started in January of 2019. The members represent staff from five areas: President, Academic Affairs, Advancement, Finance & Administration, and Student Affairs.
2019-2020 Staff Council
Visit the Staff Council website.
Description of Activities: This Committee operates under the authority of the President and is responsible for advising the Vice President for Student Affairs and the President on matters related to student publications. The Committee shall concern itself with making broad publication policies and is expected to give assurance of quality in student publications. It will operate according to the by-laws adopted 12/9/98, available in the Leadership Center office (CUB 112) . The chair is appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Representation:
Description of Activities: The goals of the Teaching and Learning Team are (1) to collaborate with the Teaching and Learning Services team to design and implement professional development opportunities and support services based on research-based teaching practices; (2) prioritize opportunities to increase recruitment and retention through the analysis of current offerings as related to the potential expansion of undergraduate and graduate face-to-face, hybrid and online courses and programs; and (3) to offer guidance around distance education program delivery, assessment, quality, and policies.
This committee will meet twice per month during the academic year, unless otherwise determined by the members.
Description of Activities: The Committee meets as needed to hear student appeals of tuition classification.
Description of Activities: The mission of the Wellness Committee is to inspire, motivate, and validate the well-being and morale of the whole self within the Fort Lewis College community. The committee serves as an advocate and advisory group for work-life policies and programs, including those which support a healthy balance between work and family. Members:
Go to the Work-Life Wellness website.