Page 42 of Delgado Community College 2005-2006 Catalog by Delgado Community College New Orleans Louisiana

and serves as the primary student planning and management group for the College by providing leadership in all student affairs functions; provides a forum for discussing issues related to student affairs functions, offices and staff; developing and proposing student affairs policies for the College; and serves as an advisory group to the Vice Chancellor of Learning and Student Development. Student Government Council The Student Government Council includes the Vice Chancellor of Learning and Student Development, four SGA Presidents, and the SGA Advisor for each campus and learning center. The Student Government Council is the coordinating body for college-wide policy and procedures for the Student Government Association. It also provides a forum for discussing issues of importance to students and an opportunity to give student input to the Vice Chancellor of Learning and Student Development. Testing Council The Testing Council is responsible for researching and recommending to the College the appropriate standardized and computerized nationally normed academic assessment instruments. It is also obligated to review and recommend testing policies and procedures of existing tests and to recommend new testing policies and procedures. Council members are charged with the responsibility of informing their departments and other divisions of the College of the various tests offered in the Office of Testing and Assessment. CAMPUS COUNCILS The function of the councils on each campus is to discuss and coordinate College and campus policies, procedures, and activities. City Park Advising Council The City Park Advising Council is responsible for the planning and coordination of the advising for new, transfer, returning and continuing students at City Park Campus. The Council is charged with developing policies regarding all issues related to all issues related to the advising of students at the City Park Campus. COLLEGE STANDING COMMITTEES Academic and Admissions Standards Committee The Academic and Admissions Standards Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Vice Chancellor of Learning and Student Development and makes recommendations concerning academic standards, admissions standards, probation and suspension policies, and graduation requirements. The Committee assures that SACS requirements are met and oversees the implementation of policies established by the Board of Regents and the Board of Supervisors for the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. Academic Computing Committee The Academic Computing Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Vice Chancellor of Learning and Student Development, fostering use of technology in teaching and learning and recommending policies and procedures. Athletic Committee The Athletic Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Vice Chancellor for Business and Administrative Affairs and promotes the college athletic programs; reviews athletic policies, budgets, and schedules of athletic events; resolves students athletic-related grievances; and reviews all academic progress of student athletes and ultimately their eligibility. Campus Ministry Committee The Campus Ministry Committee serves as an advisory committee to the Vice Chancellor of Learning and Student Development and coordinates spiritual and religious student activities, ensures application of ethical values to student development, promotes fair treatment of religious groups, and protects students from inappropriate religious persuasion and solicitation of funds on campus. Catalog Committee The Catalog Committee serves to advise the Editor of the College Catalog for the academic year in which it is appointed. It assures that all 40

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