Committees
ECC Consultation, Operational and Advisory Committees
The decision-making process at El Camino College is grounded in respect for the roles and scope of authority of each of the college’s constituencies. Groups that contribute recommendations to the decision-making processes are organized into three categories: consultation, advisory, and operational committees.
Collegial Consultation Committees
Consultation committees provide input into college initiatives, policies and procedures when appropriate. Recommendations developed in collegial consultation committees emerge from discussion and input from all major college constituencies.
Links to El Camino College Collegial Consultation Committees:
- Academic Senate
- Calendar Committee
- College Council
- ECC Technology Committee
- Facilities Steering Committee
- Planning and Budget Committee
Links to El Camino College Collegial Consultation Documents:
- Making Decisions at El Camino College
- Board Policy 2510 (Participation in Local Decision Making)
- Administrative Procedure 2510 (Collegial Consultation)
- 2015 Consultation Survey Results
April 3, 2012 Collegial Consultation Presentation by the Community College League of California and the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges:
Links to additional Collegial Consultation Documents/Publications:
- Participating Effectively in District and College Governance (The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges and The Community College League of California – Adopted Fall 1998)
- Scenarios to Illustrate Effective Participation in District and College Governance, A Joint Publication of the Community College League of California and the Academic Senate for Community Colleges
Area and Division Councils
There are four Area Councils and their respective Division Councils that coordinate and fulfill operational, procedural and policy implementation at the college. The purpose of these committees is to provide an opportunity for faculty, staff, students, and managers to share information and to identify issues that require resolution.
Links to Area Councils:
Links to Division Councils:
- Behavioral and Social Sciences
- Business
- Campus Police Services
- Community Advancement
- Counseling
- Fine Arts
- Health Sciences and Athletics
- Humanities
- Industry and Technology
- Information Technology Services
- Library Learning Resources
- Mathematical Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Purchasing and Risk Management
Advisory Committees
Advisory committees perform specific functions that benefit the college community or respond to issues of importance to college constituencies. Recommendations from these committees are made to the appropriate manager and, when applicable, brought to Cabinet by the area vice president for consideration. Periodically, task forces or ad hoc committees are formed to address specific issues needing immediate resolution.
Links to Advisory Committees:
- Auxiliary Services Board
- Career Education Act (CTEA)
- Council of Deans
- Distance Education Advisory Committee
- Campus Safety and Security Consultation Committee
- Enrollment Management Committee
- Insurance Benefits Committee
- Parking and Traffic Advisory Council
- Police Advisory Committee
- Student Success Advisory Committee
Operational Committees
Operational committees work to assure that each department provides quality services to students, the community and college constituents. Formation of operational committees is up to each manager based upon the needs of the department or division.