Purpose
The Student Equity and Success Committee (SESC) advances the college mission, vision, and values by evaluating college initiatives designed to strengthen student access, retention, and success in an environment that fosters equity, diversity, and inclusion. The committee engages in data analysis and dialogue to provide a platform for collaboration and communication regarding student success and equity initiatives, programs, and plans. SESC makes recommendations to the College Planning Council.
Responsibilities
Members have the following responsibilities:
- Provide a collaborative forum for Academic Affairs, Student Services, Institutional Effectiveness, grants, and academic support areas to engage in ongoing dialogue on student access, equity, and success.
- Advise in the development and collaboration of the various college plans, grants, and initiatives that address student access, equity, and success efforts.
- Review and evaluate student success data and research to assess and develop/refine college programs and activities.
- Annually review and evaluate the Student Equity Plan, its activities, and implementation.
- Review and promote student success and equity initiatives.
- Increase college-wide awareness of student access, equity, and success efforts.
- Provide support to programs and service units that directly impact student access, equity, and success based on program review evaluations.
