Governance Handbook > Part 2: Administrative > 2.2 Committees > 2.2.1 Cabinet

2.2.1 Cabinet

(Bylaws)

1. The Cabinet is responsible to the President.

2. The committee consists of the President, chair; the Vice Presidents; the Associate Vice Presidents; the Assistant to the President for Diversity; the Chair of the Faculty; and others appointed annually by the President.

3. The committee advises the President in relation to responsibilities delegated to him or her by the board and in relation to issues of campus administration.

4. The committee at least once each month as called by the chair.

(Procedures)

1. Protocol

   1. The President solicits agenda items from Cabinet members. Agendas are distributed at the beginning of meetings.

   2. Presidential actions are guided by consensus, but advisory votes may be requested.

   3. Committee workload (average in clock hours per quarter):

      i. Chair:

      ii. Members:

   4. Items may be referred to other committees or administrative offices.

   5. Documents and recommendations from governance entities may be reviewed while under consideration.

2. Communication

   1. Minutes of the previous meeting approved. Corrected minutes are distributed by mail to Cabinet members.

   2. The committee maintains confidentiality consistent with professional ethics.

   3. Cabinet actions are communicated to the persons involved by the President or designated vice president.

3. Documentation

   1. The minutes include rationale for all actions taken.

   2. Files of all minutes, with supportive documents, are kept in the president's office, and copies are sent to the Central File.