Shared Governance & Institutional Committees

Welcome to the Luna Community College Committees portal. At LCC, we believe that the best decisions are made through collaboration, diverse perspectives, and transparent communication. Shared governance is the framework that allows our faculty, staff, students, and administrators to actively participate in shaping the policies, academic standards, and operational directions of the college.

To ensure all aspects of campus life and institutional integrity are supported, Luna operates several active standing committees. These bodies review campus proposals, maintain compliance with national accreditation standards, and route formal recommendations to the Shared Governance Council and the Office of the President.

Institutional Committee Directory

Please select a committee or senate on the left menu to view its specific charter, current voting membership, meeting schedules, agendas, and approved minutes

Primary Governance Senates

These bodies represent the foundational core of our shared governance structure, giving direct voice to the distinct constituent groups across campus.

  • Staff Senate — Represents the interests, professional development, and workplace environment of LCC’s professional and support staff.
  • Faculty Senate — Represents the interests, professional development, and workplace environment of LCC’s faculty.
  • Student Senate — The official advocating body for the LCC student body, managing student clubs, activities, and student-focused campus initiatives
  • Shared Governance Council — The central body composed of leadership from all senates that synthesizes sub-committee proposals into unified recommendations for the college President.
    • Advisement Subcommittee — Operates as a subcommittee of the Shared Governance Council and serves as an advocate and academic advisor to students.
    • Recruitment and Campus Life Subcommittee — Operates as a subcommittee of the Shared Governance Council and serves to promote student recruitment and campus life.
    • Tutoring Subcommittee — Operates as a subcommittee of the Shared Governance Council and evaluate tutoring services throughout the campus.

Academic & Assessment Councils

These committees ensure that our educational offerings remain innovative, rigorous, regularly evaluated, and aligned with student completion goals.

  • Academic Leadership Council — Coordinates operational collaboration across academic divisions, tracking scheduling, resources, and instructional needs.
  • Curriculum Committee — Reviews and approves all new course proposals, degree/certificate program revisions, and academic catalog modifications.
  • Assessment Committee — Oversees institutional and program-level student learning outcomes to ensure data-informed continuous improvement.
  • Retention and Completion Committee — Examines and improves methods for recruiting, advising, counseling, retaining, and evaluating student experiences. 
  • Instructional Technology & Distance Education (IT/DE) Committee — Aligns campus technological resources, digital infrastructure projects, and cybersecurity initiatives with academic needs.

 

Operational & Compliance Committees

These specialized teams work behind the scenes to safeguard our campus environment, institutional assets, and regulatory compliance.

  • Safety Committee —  Fosters a safe, secure, accessible, and healthy environment that supports teaching, learning, and campus life.