INSIDE DOUGLAS COLLEGE /JULY 3, 1990

DOUGLAS COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL GOVERNANCE SYSTEM

 

"THE EDUCATION COUNCIL"

 

ROLE STATEMENT - GENERAL

 

The Education Council is the central forum for educational discussion,
standard setting and educational policy recommendation to the College
Board.

ROLE STATEMENT - SPECIFIC

The Education Council, within the limits of College policy, will:

A. Provide an open forum for the broad debate and review of all
educational issues.

Bis Participate in long-range educational planning, and advise the
President and Board on educational issues.

Ce Make recommendations and decisions on matters of educational
standards, policy and procedures.

D. To review and advise the administration on all new programs
intended for implementation, and programs for which substantive
change is intended.

ES Encourage educational innovation.

F. Support the implementation of activities to evaluate and improve
the quality of education.

G. Adjudicate appeals against recommendations and decisions of the
Department Committees.

RESPONSIBILITY

The Education Council is responsible to the President, and through the
President, to the College Board. The members exercise individual
judgement in accord with College philosophy and policy, on behalf of the
College community.

APPEAL

The Education Council's recommendations and decisions are subject to
appeal to the President, and through the President, to the College
Board.

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