Proposed Amendment to the By-Laws regarding the Campus Activities Board
Currently By-Law 8.3.1.10 and 8.3.1.10.1 read as follows:
8.3.1.10
Standing Committees
8.3.1.10.1
Names, Purpose, Membership
A. Modern Diversity Committee – This committee shall be responsible for diverse issues
designed to incorporate areas of concern aside from traditional culture. Topics may
include gender related issues, lifestyles, and the emotionally or physically challenged.
B. Traditional Culture Committee – This committee shall be responsible for selection,
development and implementation of programs designed to increase multi-cultural
awareness of race and ethnicity representing the college community.
C. Student Spotlight Committee – This committee shall be responsible for seeking out
and featuring student talent on the MCC campus in the areas of music, theatre, dance,
comedy, and other various aspects related to entertainment.
D. Café Blend Committee – This committee shall be responsible for planning and
implementing local, regional, national and international music, coffee houses, miniconcerts, comedians and special related events.
E. Special Events Committees – This committee shall be responsible for the coordination
and implementation of annual activities for the campus, such as Fall Festival, Spring
Fling, Breakfast with Santa, Athletic events and Welcome Back weeks. This committee
also develops and implements programs designed for non-traditional forms of
entertainment.
F. Contemporary Issues Committee – This committee shall be responsible for selecting,
planning, and implementing lecture programs by local, national, and international figures
that touch on a variety of different topics of concern to MCC students. This committee
involves a representation of faculty members from all academic departments, who assist
in the selection of programs. The student and faculty connection creates a strong cocurricular and academic relationship. This committee will be responsible for the mini
lecture series with focus on contemporary topics.
G. Travel Committee – This committee shall be responsible for developing and
implementing a low cost travel program that may include day trips, local and/or abroad
vacation excursions, as well as theatrical and athletic events.
H. Community Outreach Committee – This committee shall be responsible for
supporting local, national, and international charities that encourage civic engagement
with the co-curricular program at MCC. These events will incorporate members of clubs
and organizations throughout the Student Association.
I. Publicity and Promotions Committee - This committee shall be responsible for
advertising, marketing, and informing the college and local community of all Campus
Activities Board events.
J. Nightlife Committee - This committee shall be responsible for planning and
implementing after hour events and programs including weekend entertainment. These
programs may feature films, comedians, or music and will work in conjunction with
resident hall programming.
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The proposed changes would strike all ten standing committees and replace them
with just three: Educational Programs, Publicity and Promotions, and Special
Events.
The revised By-Laws (8.3.1.10 and 8.3.1.10.1) would appear as follows:
8.3.1.10
Standing Committees
8.3.1.10.1
Names and Purposes
A. Educational Programs - This committee shall be responsible for the creation,
facilitation, and evaluation of purposeful and innovative activities that enrich the
intellectual and intercultural needs of the Monroe Community College community. In
collaboration with other clubs and organizations, Academic Services departments, and
Student Services departments, these activities will focus on contemporary issues,
intercultural programming efforts, and other efforts that educate and provide intercultural
awareness in order to enhance the co-curricular program at Monroe Community College.
B. Publicity and Promotions - This committee shall be responsible for the creation,
facilitation, and evaluation of purposeful and innovative activities that publicize and
promote the activities of The Campus Activities Board to the Monroe Community
College campus community and surrounding communities. Accordingly, this committee
is also responsible for promoting civility on campus and off campus through active
community outreach efforts. In collaboration with the Campus Center Publications
Center and the Public Affairs Office, this committee is responsible for the publicity and
promotions plans that enhance the image and exemplify the purpose of The Campus
Activities Board. The committee is also responsible for the recruitment and retention of
membership.
C. Special Events - This committee shall be responsible for the creation, facilitation, and
evaluation of purposeful and innovative activities that enrich the recreational and social
needs of the Monroe Community College campus community. In collaboration with
other clubs and organizations, Athletics, and Housing and Residence Life, these activities
foster a campus climate that is conducive to the enhancement of student life outside of
the classroom at Monroe Community College.