Introducing the College Council: Help Shape the Future of Shared Governance at RCC
RCC is launching a College Council—a cross-divisional consultative body established to promote transparency, collaboration and aligned communication across the institution. The Council will foster shared responsibility for advancing strategic priorities and institutional effectiveness by serving as a forum for dialogue and input on key institutional matters.
The Council is a key part of our efforts to build a stronger shared governance framework that reflects our values and supports employee connectedness. Its work will help ensure broad voices are heard on institutional matters and recommendations are informed by meaningful collaboration across the college.
What’s Happening Now?
A draft charter outlining the College Council’s purpose, structure, responsibilities and first-year focus has been developed. It is now available for campus-wide review and feedback.
Feedback is requested by October 17. Your input will help shape how the Council operates and ensure that it reflects the needs and culture of our college.
What’s Next?
After the feedback period closes, the charter will be finalized, and the nomination/interest process for inaugural Council members will begin. Stay tuned for a separate call for nominations and expressions of interest.
We anticipate the Council’s first meeting will be held during winter term. One of its first charges will be to help refine and finalize RCC’s shared governance framework, working from a draft that will be made available by the Executive Sponsor.
We hope you’ll participate—by reviewing the charter, offering feedback and considering how you might contribute to the Council’s work. Together, we’re building a stronger foundation for communication and collaboration at RCC.
For questions, contact Jamee Harrington, VP of People, Culture, & Safety/CHRO and Chief of Staff through Teams or by email.