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Governance is the process of establishing policies, procedures, regulations, and practices of institution-wide significance. The system of governance at Prince George’s Community College is one of a collaborative nature grounded in integrity, transparency, and respect. The governance structure of the college is composed of several constituencies that have distinct roles as identified in the Governance Diagram, which can be found in the Frequently Referenced Documents section on the College Governance portal page.
Board of Trustees
The along with the President retain the ultimate responsibility for policy-making decisions. The Board of Trustees meets the second Thursday of each month in Kent Hall, Room 262 at 7 p.m. (Except August and January).
Office of the President
The along with the Board of Trustees retain the ultimate responsibility for policy-making decisions, the College-wide Forum shall consider the activities of the College in all of its phases, with particular attention to the educational objectives of the College. The President reviews recommendations that the College Wide Forum considers to be of interest to the College and those matters that affect the common interests of employees and students.
Senior Team
The consists of the President, the Chief of Staff and the Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs, Administrative Services, Student Services, Technology Services, and Work Force Development and Continuing Education. They act in an advisory role to the President concerning College matters.
Academic Council
The Academic Council reviews and revises academic policies and procedures, and makes recommendations to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. This group coordinates academic regulations and standards, curriculum development, academic assessment, and academic professional development.
Administrative and Professional Staff Organization (APSO)
The Administrative and Professional Staff Organization works to strengthen collaboration and communication among all college constituencies, by actively participating in the formulation of college policies and procedures, and promoting professional development for administrative and professional staff.
College-wide Forum
The College-wide Forum shall consider the activities of the College in all of its phases, with particular attention to the College as a learning-centered institution and to those matters that affect the common interests of employees and students. One of the major roles of the Forum is to identify the interests of the College’s various constituents and to find mechanisms by which to foster the welfare of the College.
Faculty Organization
The purpose of the Faculty Organization is to enact, support, and advance Prince George’s Community College’s beliefs about education as articulated in our philosophy of education, within all aspects of college goal-setting, planning and operations, including setting and promoting appropriate professional standards for faculty, representing the faculty viewpoint in decision-making at the college, and promoting the well-being of all full-time and adjunct faculty members.
Student Governance Association (SGA)
The Student Governance Association (SGA) of Prince George’s Community College works to promote good relationships and understanding among the students, administration, faculty, staff and trustees; to unify the student body on the main campus and extension centers in the development of self-governance; and to set a high level of standards through responsible conduct. The SGA advises the Board of Trustees, the college president, the faculty organization, the classified & technical staff organization and administrative & professional staff organizations on student matters that will ensure the welfare and interests of students.
Technical and Support Staff Organization (TSSO)
The Technical and Support Staff Organization represents and supports the non–union technical and support staff at Prince George’s Community College. The TSSO participates in the formulation of policies and procedures affecting the technical and support staff, in conjunction with the president of the college and the Board of Trustees. The TSSO fully cooperates with other official college organizations or committees, and provides professional development and training information to the members.