The President's Council
Charter for the President's Council
Wheaton College
September 2007
Membership:
President
College Officers
Assistant Vice President of Communications, ex officio
Assistant to the President, ex officio
Purpose: The President's Council is a deliberative body that works collaboratively with the President to realize the vision of the College and to address the strategic issues and challenges facing the college. In most cases, this will require setting or modifying policies and procedures. All members of the Council will be invited to participate in the discussions.
Decision-making: Four different decision-making methods will be used by the President's Council:
1. Decide and inform
2. Consult and decide
3. Decide by consensus
4. Delegate decision
Normally, agenda items will specify the particular method of decision-making.
Meetings: A schedule for the meetings of the President's Council will be developed in summer prior to the upcoming academic year. The schedule will be organized based on specific tracks (e.g., strategic plan, leadership/learning, communications, etc). Notes will be taken and distributed to each member by the Assistant to the President.
Members of the President's Council:
Ronald A. Crutcher, President
Gail Berson, Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing
Mary M. Casey, Vice President for College Advancement
Jack Kuszaj, Interim Dean of Students
Terry Metz, Vice President for Library and Information Services
Elita Pastra-Landis, Interim Provost
Roderick G. Wallick, Vice President for Finance and Operations
Michael Graca, Assistant Vice President of Communications, ex officio
Trishia S. Lichauco '85, Assistant to the President, ex officio
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