2006-2007

University- Wide Committees

Below are charges for each committee.

Academic Administrators

Forum whereby the academic administrators of the University can come together to update one another and discuss issues surrounding the academic programs.

Academic Planning and Enrollment Management Committee

Forum whereby those responsible for academic planning and enrollment management come together to review academic enrollment plans from Schools (on and off-campus), Centers and Institutes, and Continuing Education, monitor enrollments across the university and identify work required to address issues, and review program examination process and results.

Advanced Graduate Council

The Advanced Graduate Council acts as an advisory body to the Directors of the Ph.D. Programs on development of academic policy, review and evaluation of student academic work, review and recommendation of applicants for the doctoral programs, and review and evaluation of the doctoral programs.

Assessment and Evaluation Leadership Group

The Assessment and Evaluation Leadership was organized to develop and implement an assessment and evaluation system that establishes a culture of evidence for all of Lesley University, academic and administrative. The outcome of this effort will be a  university wide established practice of collective data for school, program and administrative planning and decision-making. The beneficiaries of the work will include students, faculty, and administrators on and off-campus.

Academic Technology Committee

This committee is responsible for guiding the development and promotion of academic technology committees at the University for faculty and students.

Campus Planning

This committee is charged with developing the Centennial Campus Plan.

Diversity Council

The mission of the Lesley University Diversity Council is to cultivate a learning environment in our on-campus, national, and international programs, which recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of every person, fosters sensitivity, appreciation, and mutual respect among its members; encourages and supports each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential; and promotes an understanding of human diversity in all its dimensions.

Lesley University Violence Prevention Team

The team is a resource whose goal is to prevent a sensitive situation from escalating into violence. The team will assess the warning signs and/or the potential threats and suggest strategies in response to acts of intimidation or threats of violence.

Off-Campus Operations Group

This group will identify issues and propose solutions for operational and administrative issues associated with off-campus program delivery.

Teacher Education Council

The purpose is to provide a forum for the five schools of Lesley University to coordinate teacher education plans, responsibilities, internal and external reviews. The council will advise the Provost, the Deans, and the University committees in the advantages, concerns, and systems needed when Lesley is considering new degrees, endorsements, specialists, centers, states and partnerships. They will also review and, where appropriate, apply the results of teacher education research to Lesley University teacher preparation programs.

University Planning Council

UPC advises the President on major long-range planning initiatives. As appropriate, the UPC will monitor and review campus planning efforts and task force recommendations to facilitate integration of planning across the University and ensure its alignment with the institution's strategic vision, priorities, and goals. In this role, the UPC may recommend additional planning activities and/or modifications of efforts inadequately aligned with institutional priorities.