Institutional Learning Outcomes ILO1. Responsibility . Exhibit personal and social responsibility by practicing self-direction, persistence, lifelong learning, and responsible citizenship. ILO2. Globalization and Diversity. Explore and analyze new ideas, and understand the value of moral sensitivity and cultural diversity. ILO3. Critical Thinking and Communication . Practice intellectual skills such as critical and independent thinking, effective communication, and knowledge acquisition and application. ILO4. Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning. Process, analyze, and synthesize scientific and numerical data, and apply mathematical concepts appropriately. ILO5. Information Literacy and Technology. Apply the research process to access information and use technology to analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and use information resourcefully. ILO6. Professionalism. Apply the knowledge and skills gained from academic discipline to complete personal and professional goals. Shared Governance and Committee Assignments Shared governance is part of the College’s decision-making model in which all employees have both the right and responsibility to contribute to major decisions for which they have expertise or a special interest related to their job duties. The shared governance model at Hagerstown
Community College provides for the following standing committees: • Academic Standards and Outcomes Assessment Committee; • Administrative and Information Technology Services Committee; • Institutional Assessment Committee; • Campus Safety Committee; • Curriculum Development and Review Committee; • Faculty Affairs Committee;
• Student Affairs Committee; and • Teaching and Learning Committee.
In HCC’s shared governance model, institutional and policy decisions are made via informed recommendations that are developed preferably through the consensus of involved parties. Issues or concerns of an institutional nature that arise are directed by the Governance Council to the appropriate body for further study. The standing committees or groups, supplemented by ad hoc bodies may make recommendations to the appropriate decision-making individual or group for action based upon supporting rationale and data. Throughout the process, open and respectful communication ensures participation by all affected parties. Standing committees are co-chaired by an administrator and a faculty member, and include representatives of multiple areas of the College. Current committee rosters and minutes can be found on the College website. There are four governance committees with specific responsibilities related to Academic Affairs, which are listed below. In addition to the four committees that focus on academic affairs issues and policies, faculty are expected to participate on the Student Affairs Committee, Campus Safety
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