2007-08 - Pitzer College

308 ACADEMIC POLICIES
comprehensive plan for enhancing the intellectual, cultural, artistic and social life of the
campus. In addition, it oversees programs and support structures that foster the
development of a closer intellectual community on campus.
Curriculum Committee: Responsible primarily for coordinating and reviewing the
annual curriculum of the College, for recommending on an annual basis the addition of
courses, for approving special majors and independent studies, and for approving new
program and major requirements.
Diversity Committee: Responsible for assisting the College in meeting its commitment to
affirmative action in student, faculty, and staff recruitment and for assisting the College
in creating an environment which is maximally supportive to students from
underrepresented groups and which embraces and values diversity.
Judicial Committee: Responsible for interpreting and enforcing the student code of conduct.
Research and Awards: Allocation of funds for faculty and student research are handled
through the Dean of Faculty’s office.
Student Appointments Committee: Responsible for selecting students to serve as the
non-elected representatives on the other standing committees. Students who would like
to participate in College governance are urged to apply to the Student Appointments
Committee through the Dean of Students’ Office in the spring semester for appointments
for the following year. In addition, vacancies on standing committees usually arise
throughout the year, so students should inquire at any time if they are interested in
participating. Participation in College governance is one of the most exciting educational
opportunities the College offers. Through participation, students play a central role in
shaping the College.
Student Senate: Responsible for discussing and making policy recommendations to
College Council pertaining to student life and community issues. Members of the Student
Senate are elected by the student body and serve as the student voting representatives to
College Council and as the elected student representatives to the College’s Standing
Committees. Students can also make direct recommendations concerning student life
issues to the President by means of a proposition signed by 30 percent of the Pitzer
community and then approved by both a Proposition Board and the community as a whole.
Study Abroad Committee: Responsible for formulating policy relating to the College’s
Study Abroad program, for overseeing the program, and for approving students for participation.