All College Council

The Committee on College Life is comprised of up to eighteen (18) appointed members.  

The Chair is Paula JnoVille Roney.

Membership shall include five (5) faculty and seven (7) staff representing each college division: Development, College Operations, Finance, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, CIO and HR.

Other membership may include six (6) representatives from cabinet level positions with policy level responsibilities.

It shall be the duty of the committee to recommend to the All-College Council and/or any other appropriate constituency on the following:

1. Work with faculty and staff to enhance the intellectual and professional life of all members of the Hudson County Community College learning community.
2. Promote professionalism, cutting-edge pedagogy and intellectual rigor in the College’s pursuit of Innovation.
3. Make recommendations and evaluate professional service activities including speakers, workshops, and in-service training.
4. Recommend professional growth and training activities for all College personnel.
5. Consult with the College on employee recognition programs, health and wellness initiatives, new employee orientation, technical training and Innovation Awards and Initiatives.

The Academic Senate is composed of up to Twenty Elected Representatives from the 5 academic divisions and can be up to another 12 appointed members.

The Co-Chairs are Dr. Jeanne Baptiste and Dr. Kade Thurman.

General Membership includes members from the Registrar’s office, Financial Aid, the Library/Learning Resource Center, and two (2) fulltime Counselors.

Other membership may include up to five (6) representatives from cabinet level offices with policy level responsibilities.
It shall be the duty of the Senate to recommend to the All-College Council and/or any other appropriate constituency on the following:

1. Provide oversight of policies governing academic standards for college programs as appropriate to the mission of the college.
2. Develop and provide oversight of policies related to academic integrity.
3. Develop and review policies for the evaluation of transfer credit and the bestowal of academic honors and awards.
4. May review policies concerning grading systems, attendance policy, and testing and placement policies.
5. Annually review data and policies regarding course waivers and academic probation.
6. Review and provide advisement on the annual academic calendar. 

The Committee on Student Affairs is composed of up to fifteen (15) appointed members. 

The Chair is Marna Mozeff.

Membership includes two (2) representatives from Student Services, four (4) faculty members, the SGA President, two (2) student representatives, a support staff member, and a Community Education representative.

Other membership may include up to four (4) representatives from Admissions, Advisement and Counseling, and Enrollment Services.

It shall be the duty of the committee to recommend to the All-College Council and/or any other appropriate constituency on the following:

1. Review, evaluate and recommend on matters related to student life and welfare.
2. Review, evaluate and recommend on matters related to the life and welfare of the campus community except where precluded by law.
3. Provide an official voice for the Student Government Association to communicate issues of interest and to represent those issues to the greater College community.
4. Review, evaluate, and recommend on matters related to admissions, enrollment, recruitment and retention.

The Committee on Community Affairs is composed of no fewer than seven (7) members of the Council.

The Co-Chairs are Sarah Teichman and Irma Williams.

In order for the Committee on Community Affairs to conduct its business, the following is the minimum representation required:

1. The Secretary or Vice Chair of the Executive Committee, serving as co-chair.
2. At least two (2) members of the Faculty.
3. At least one (1) member of Communications or Advancement.
4. At least two (2) members of the Staff.
5. At least one (1) Administrative Liaison.

It shall be the duty of the committee to review and recommend to the All-College Council and/or any other appropriate constituency on the following:

1. Conduct and oversee all ACC electoral processes, including GR votes, leadership elections, and special elections.
2. Maintain ACC attendance records and recommend on membership status in coordination with the Executive Committee Secretary, Standing Committees, and Academic Senate.
3. Maintain and archive records of Standing Committee, Academic Senate, and Executive Committee operations manuals.
4. Coordinate membership recruitment and process requests to fill Standing Committee and Academic Senate vacancies, including facilitating temporary semester-by-semester placements as needed.
5. Assist the Steering Committee in vetting Executive Committee nominees and reviewing and assessing the validity of written concerns related to membership, personnel, and leadership accountability.
6. Lead community outreach, engagement, and communications.

The Committee on Technology and Infrastructure is composed of no fewer than seven (7) members of the Council.

The Co-Chairs are Robert Kahn and Inez Cruz.

In order for the Committee on Technology and Infrastructure to conduct its business, the following is the minimum representation required:

1. At least two (2) staff member of IT or COL.
2. At least two (2) members of the Faculty.
3. At least one (1) member of Facilities or Designee.
4. At least two (2) additional members of the Staff.

It shall be the duty of the committee to review and recommend to the All-College Council and/or any other appropriate constituency on the following:

1. Consider technological needs and make recommendations.
2. Consider spatial and infrastructure needs and make recommendations.
3. Advise and assist with technology training and learning needs across the college.
4. Inform the college of spatial and technological needs.
5. Advise on environmentally sustainable practices in technology procurement, infrastructure, and operations.
6. Make recommendations on strategies to strengthen cybersecurity and bring awareness and protection for emerging and evolving technologies.

The Chair of Advancement and Finance is the chief financial officer responsible for the management and distribution of the ACC budget.

The Chair is Christopher Cody.

In order for the Committee on Advancement and Finance to conduct its business, the following is the minimum representation required:

1. At least one (1) member of Advancement.
2. At least two (2) members of the Faculty.
3. At least three (3) members of the Staff.
4. At least one (1) member of Academic Affairs.

It shall be the duty of the committee to review and recommend to the All-College Council and/or any other appropriate constituency on the following:

1. Propose, establish, and recommend an annual budget for the All College Council.
2. Collaborate with advancement and other internal partners to enhance fundraising capabilities.
3. Provide support for fundraising campaigns and events.
4. Recommend potential donors for scholarship and institutional development.
5. Establish and steward an annual All College Council Scholarship.
6. Provide support and funding through the budget for various ACC events.