University Committees

Chaired by: A faculty member appointed as Director of Advising

Number of Student Members: two students, including the CORE leader supervisor and one other student representative (ideally one student in the Bachelor of Arts and one in the Bachelor of Music program).

Purpose*: To support academic advising by faculty and help coordinate academic advising with relevant academic services in alignment with our educational philosophy. Develop, implement, and evaluate structures, curricula, resources, and practices pertaining to academic advising in both the College and the Conservatory, in coordination with academic advisors and other campus constituencies.

Chaired by: The Associate Dean of Faculty for Academic Affairs (chair)

Number of Student Members: two students appointed by LUCC

Purpose*: To serve as the primary agency of the Faculty in implementing the curriculum and rules governing student standards, such as for evaluating and recommending changes to academic regulations, proposals for new courses, student-designed majors, etc.

Chaired by: Variable; appointed by the President.

Number of Student Members: two student representatives appointed by LUCC

Purpose*: To instill a culture of sustainable long-range planning throughout the University by promoting sustainability in planning, development, and operation of the campus environment and facilities. The Sustainability Committee will recommend policies and practices which best reflect the University's commitment to sustainability, help coordinate campus sustainability initiatives, and promote a thriving, environmentally conscious community.

The Sexual Harasssment and Assault Resource Education Committee(SHARE) consists of members of faculty, staff, and students who advise the university on matters relating to sexual harassment and assault.  Members serve as contact people in order to educate the campus community about the University's Sexual Misconduct Policy. The board also works to develop educational and preventative programs and activities for the campus community.

Chaired by:  Variable; appointed by the President.

Number of Student Members:  two student members recommended by LUCC, including one SAASHA member.

Purpose: To advise the university on matters relating to sexual misconduct and to develop and implement educational and preventive programs for the campus community in collaboration with staff, student organizations, and outside agencies.

SHARE Advocates/Reps: 

Administrative Chair:

Education Chair:

The committee decides on speakers to invite for scheduled convocations, commencement speech during graduation, and colloquia that take place throughout the year.

Chaired by:  Variable

Number of Student Members: two students appointed by LUCC.

Purpose*: To make recommendations to the President and the Provost regarding selection and to aid in the engagement of University convocations speakers, honorary degree recipients and commencement speakers.

Student Representatives: 

Faculty Chair:

The committee discusses maintenance, renovation and change to the existing infrastructure and facilities at Lawrence University.

Chaired by: Provost and Dean of the Faculty

Number of Student Members: two student representatives appointed by LUCC.

Purpose*: The Financial and Physical Planning Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the President regarding an integrated financial plan and capital plan for the University.

Student Representatives: TBD

Chair: Chris Lee, Vice President of Finance

The purpose of the Committee on Curriculum is to serve as the primary agency of the Faculty in overseeing the coherence and integrity of the curriculum and in facilitating curricular innovation and reform.

Chaired by: The Provost and Dean of the Faculty (chair)

Number of Student Members: two students appointed by LUCC

Purpose*: To serve as the primary agency of the Faculty in overseeing the coherence and integrity of the curriculum and in facilitating curricular innovation and reform.

Student Representatives: 

Chair: 

Purpose

The purpose of the President’s Committee on Diversity Affairs is to foster diversity in the Lawrence community and curriculum and to help create a more inclusive campus community. Diversity brings us into contact with different experiences and perspectives, helping us to question our beliefs and assumptions. An inclusive community, one that welcomes people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities (or expressions of identity), is necessary for diversity to serve as a catalyst for learning. Lawrence seeks to include people of all nationalities, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, cultural backgrounds, religions, abilities or disabilities, ages, military/veteran status, and others who bring varied perspectives to campus.

To accomplish its purpose, the President’s Committee on Diversity Affairs will strive to promote in the Lawrence community:
• a campus demographic reflective of the U.S. and world’s pluralistic society;
• an environment conducive to attracting and retaining students, faculty, and staff of historically underrepresented groups;
• a curriculum that considers diversity and its implications for contemporary life;
• a co-curricular program that fosters inclusion and celebrates diversity; and
• a climate of respect for different identities and points of view.

Chaired by: The Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion

Number of Student Members: two student representatives from the LUCC Committee on Diversity Affairs.

Purpose*: To foster diversity in the Lawrence community and curriculum and to help create a more inclusive campus community.