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RANGER COLLEGE

STANDING COMMITTEES 2016-2017

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS ARE REVISED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS DURING THE SUMMER (PRIOR TO

THE FALL SEMESTER). THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL IS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT. ALL

OTHER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE

COUNCIL.

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL

Responsibilities

1. To coordinate the planning process:

By planning reviews for each unit of Ranger College

By developing and implementing procedures for establishing goals/objectives on an

annual basis and based on prior year assessment/evaluation data.

To oversee development of The Annual Plan, The Facilities Master Plan, The

Institutional Effectiveness Plan, and The Budget as a committee of the whole and/or

via individual members.

2. To develop administrative procedures, board policies, titles/terms/accreditation factors,

and organization structure.

3. To monitor financial resources, physical resources/facilities, grants and contracts,

maintenance projects, and special projects.

4. To approve a yearly Calendar of Events with a preliminary plan (Note: Any major

disagreement on a proposed Calendar of Events will be deferred to the President and

Board of Regents).

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5. To receive recommendations from the SUBCOMMITEE ON EVALUATION FORMS

(Members: VP Adams and Dean Slaughter).

6. Evaluation Process/Assignment #1: To receive assessment reports and to Evaluate

and/or address any item that is not in full compliance with the SACS/COC Principles of

Accreditation (Core Requirements and Comprehensive Standards).

7. Evaluation Process/Assignment #2: To receive assessment reports and to evaluate items

in the Core Requirements and Comprehensive Standards, which mandate regular

evaluations.

8. Evaluation Process/Assignment #3: To receive assessment reports and to evaluate

RC’s compliance with the Texas Performance Measures.

9. Evaluation Process/Assignment #4: To receive assessment reports and to evaluate

completion of the 2016-2017 Division Unit Goals/Objectives.

A. Division/ Unit of Administrative Services

B. Division/Unit of Academic Programs

C. Division/Unit of Student Support Services

D. Division /Unit of Community and Public Services

10. To annually evaluate recruiting programs.

11. Complete Documentation of Improvements Made as a Result of Evaluation

recommendations.

12. To recommend the criteria for salary increases. To hear salary/experience factor

appeals when normal review and negotiations fail.

13. To approve Fundraising Proposals and to receive project completion reports.

Composition: President, Vice Presidents, Deans, Athletic Director, Chief Financial Officer,

and Faculty Representative.

--Meetings convened as necessary by President.

2016-2017 Membership

1. Dr. William Campion, President – Chair

2. Dr. Orlando Moreno, Vice President/ Brown County

3. Mr. Robert Culverhouse, Dean of Enrollment Management/Registrar

4. Mr. Manuel McGriff, Vice President of Student Services

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5. Dr. Billy Adams, Vice President of Instruction

6. Mr. Paul Woodfin, Vice President for Business Services /Chief Financial Officer

7. Dr. Mike Winslow, Dean of Olney Center

8. Mr. Billy Gillispie- Athletic Director

9. Ms. Carolyn Zapata- Dean of Nursing

10. Mrs. Cherie Beltran, Associate Vice President of Administration

11. Mr. John Slaughter, Director of Institutional Research

12. Dr. Kerry Schindler, Vice President of Erath County

13. Mr. Jon Dixon Bailey, Vice President for Workforce Development

14. Mr. Stan Feaster, Assistant to the President

15. Mr. Tommy Wells- Public Information Officer

INSTITUTIONAL MISSION COMMITTEE

Responsibilities:

1. To meet, review the Mission Statement, and recommend changes.

2. To review Core requirement #4 and to offer recommendations to implement such.

3. To make recommendations to the Administrative Council.

Composition: Faculty, Learning Resource Director, and Staff

--Meetings annually convened in October


1. Mrs. Crystal Stanley- Chair, Director of Learning Resources

2. Dr. Yong Hee Park, Government Faculty

3. Mr. William Foy, Head Women’s Basketball Coach

4. Dr. Jerry Glidewell , Science Faculty

5. Mr. Shobhakar Adhikari - Math Faculty

6. Mrs. Kathleen Flournoy- History Faculty

7. Dr. Roger Jones – English Faculty

8. Mr. Brad Hall – Welding Faculty

9. Ms. Delinda Spencer, Human Resources Generalist

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10. Mr. John Rhine – Student Support Services

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

Responsibilities:

1. To contribute to the direction of the Intercollegiate Athletics Program via ideas,

suggestions, and recommendations.

2. To provide input to the operation of the Intercollegiate Athletics Program via ideas,

suggestions, and recommendations.

3. To annually provide input to the development of the goals and objectives of the Division

of Athletics.

4. To report to and make recommendations to the President and the Board of Regents.

Composition: Faculty, Financial Aid Director, Chief Financial Officer, Athletic Director, and

Coaching Staff.

--Meetings convened at least once each full semester


1. Mr. Stan Feaster, Assistant to the President, Chair

2. Dr. Jerry Glidewell, Science Faculty

3. Mr. Don Hilton, Financial Aid Director


5. Mr. Chuck Lemaster, Director of Physical Plant/Master Technician

6. Ms. Nicole Smith, Head Volleyball Coach

7. Mr. Billy Gillispie, Athletic Director (non-voting)

LEARNING RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Responsibilities

1. To assist in planning for services, collections, institutional relationships, facilities, and

off-campus sites.

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2. To monitor compliance with SACS-COC.

3. To make recommendations to the Director/ LRC with copies to the College Faculty and

the RC President.

Composition: Faculty, AVP of Administration, Librarian, Vice President of Instruction

--Meetings convened at least once a semester or as needed


1. Mr. Lance Hawvermale, English Faculty/Webmaster, Chair

2. Dr. Roger Jones, English Faculty

3. Ms. Imelda Salinas, Math Faculty

4. Dr. Jerry Glidewell, Science Faculty

5. Mr. John Mikolajcik, Speech Faculty

6. Dr. Elizabeth Price, Testing Coordinator

7. Mrs. Crystal Stanley(non-voting), Librarian

8. Mrs. Kathleen Flournoy, History Faculty

UNIFORM RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION STEERING COMMITTEE

Responsibilities:

1. To assist in updating The Master Plan for Enrollment Management.

2. To conduct an annual assessment on the Goal/Objectives listed below and to

make specific recommendations to the President as to how The Master Plan for

Enrollment Management could be improved.

• Goal #1: To consider Texas demographics in recruiting –A71%, H32%,

B11%.

Objective: To improve racial diversity by 3%.

• Goal #2: To improve the academic quality of the student body.

Objective: To reduce the number of developmental students on scholarship by

3%.

• Goal #3: To fill the RC residence halls.

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Objective: To receive 100% of Room Reservation Fees by August 1, of each

year.

• Goal #4: To improve retention.

Objective: To improve the percent of freshmen who return by 5% (Fall to

Spring).

• Goal #5: To increase the number of graduates.

Objective: To increase the program graduation rate by 3%.

• Goal #6: To improve budget management.

Objective: To award scholarships within the assigned average.

3. To annually review written policies and procedures pertaining to the recruitment,

admissions, financial aid, and continuing eligibility of athletes as published in the current

and official copy of The RC Policies and Procedures Manual, The RC Catalog, and The RC

Student Handbook, and to recommend improvements.

4. To annually monitor compliance and implementation of policies and procedures as

described above (Item 3) and to recommend improvements via the assessment procedures.

Composition: Vice President of Student Services, Dean of Enrollment Management, Director

of Financial Aid, Retention and Recruitment Coordinator, & Coaching Staff.

2016-2017 Membership:

1. Mr. Manuel McGriff, Vice President of Student Services, Chair


3. Sarah Orsini, Recruitment/Retention Coordinator

4. Mr. Don Hilton, Director of Financial Aid

5. Mr. Paul Woodfin, Vice President for Business Services/Chief Financial Officer

6. Mrs. Kathy Graham, Head Cross Country and Track Coach

7. Dr. Calvin Lawrence- Dean of Developmental Studies

8. Mr. Justin Harrison, Head Soccer Coach

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Responsibilities:

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1. To update the Technology Plan on an annual basis.

2. To update continually the college’s website in accordance with THECB, SACS-COC, and

other required postings in addition to pertinent college information

3. To encourage development of Internet-based classes.

4. To provide support for Internet based classes.

5. To develop guidelines for purchasing all computers.

6. To develop plans for technology budget expenditures.

7. To keep official minutes and to forward copies of such to all members and the

President’s Office.

8. To make recommendations and/or purchase order recommendations charged to the

Technology Budget to the President

Composition: Master Technician, Faculty, VP of Instruction, QEP Director, Director of IT,

Staff.

--Meetings convened as necessary by Chair or as agreed upon by members


1. Mr. Chuck Lemaster, Director of Physical Pant/Master Technician, Chair

2. Mr. Lance Hawvermale, English Faculty/Webmaster


4. Mrs. Emily Constancio, QEP Director

5. Mr. Jon Madore, Director of IT

6. Mr. Gordon Woolam, Science Faculty

7. Mr. Jeff Jackson, Head Softball Coach

8. Ms. Evelyn Guillen, Student Support Services

9. Mr. Jonathan Roach, History Faculty/ Chair of Behavioral Sciences

TUITION AND FEES COMMITTEE

Responsibilities

1. To recommend increases/changes in RC tuition and/or fees.

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2. To review tuition and fees of nearby community colleges.

3. To seek input from the faculty and staff during the Fall Semester.

4. To meet during the Fall Semester each year – before the Thanksgiving Holidays.

5. To make recommendations to the President on tuition and/or fee changes.

Composition: Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Erath County, Vice President of

Brown County, Bursar, Financial Aid Director, and Student Representative

--Meetings convened in the fall semester at the minimum


1. Mr. Paul Woodfin, Vice President for Business Services/ Chief Financial Officer,

Chair

2. Dr. Orlando Moreno, Vice President of Brown County

3. Mrs. Evonne Cherry, Bursar

4. Mr. Don Hilton, Director of Financial Aid

5. Student Representative-TBA

6. Mrs. Brenda Madore, Director of Dual Enrollment Programs

7. Dr. Kerry Schindler, Vice President Erath County

8. Llew Rust, Rodeo Coach

9. Mr. Jim Cockburn, Director of Student Support Services

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON GRIEVANCES – RE: TRANSFER ISSUES

Responsibilities:

1. To provide a due process hearing when a student wishes to appeal a decision of the

Admissions/Registrar’s Office regarding transfer credits.

2. To review transfer issues and policy/procedures related to the acceptance of transfer

credits.

3. To make recommendations to the President.

Composition: Counselor, VP of Instruction, Faculty, Coaching Staff, and Dean of Enrollment

Management .

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--Meetings convened at least once per semester and/or as needed


1. Mr. Jon Dixon Bailey, VP of Workforce Development, Chair

2. Mr. Gabe Lewis, Director of Counseling


4. Mr. Shaun Hensley, Head Golf Coach

5. Mrs. Crystal Rose, Psychology Faculty/ Director of Advising

6. Mr. Robert Culverhouse, Dean of Enrollment Management /Registrar


8. Mrs. Anggita Ashton, Academic Advisor, Erath County

9. Mr. Stephen Flora, Director of Brown County Center

COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate spring commencement

Composition: Dean of Enrollment Management, VP of Instruction, Master Technician, Vice

Presidents, Deans, and Faculty

--Meetings held at least once in the spring semester


1. Mr. Robert Culverhouse, Dean of Enrollment Management., Chair




5. Mrs. Cherie Beltran, AVP of Administration

6. Mrs. Carolyn Zapata, Dean of Nursing

7. Mr. Chuck Lemaster, Director of the Physical Plant/Master Technician

8. Mr. Ted Brauker, Music Faculty

9. Mr. Darrell Fox, Chief of Security

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10. Mr. Kevin Daily, Speech Faculty

11. Mr. Josh Blakely, Head Baseball Coach

DISTANCE LEARNING COMMITTEE

Responsibilities:

1. Develops and recommends standards of good practice for distance learning courses;

2. Assists in the evaluation of distance learning activities and recommends changes to

improve activities and outcomes;

3. Reviews and recommends support services provided to distance learning faculty and

students;

4. Provides input on distance learning faculty and student handbooks/orientations;

5. Recommends development of new courses to be delivered by distance learning;

6. Advises staff on the need for faculty development and resources need to develop

distance learning courses.

Composition: Faculty, VP of Instruction, and Dean of Administration

--Meetings held once a semester and/or as needed


1. Mrs. Emily Constancio, Chair, Math Faculty

2. Dr. Yong Hee Park, Government Faculty

3. Mr. Jonathan Roach, History Faculty

4. Mrs. Cherie Beltran, AVP of Administration


6. Mrs. Gretchin Geye, Science Faculty

7. Dr. Evren Hus, Economics Faculty

8. Mr. Matt Cardin, Academic Advisor/ English & Religion Faculty

LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

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The purpose of the Leadership Team is to guide institutional activities for both the

compliance review and the development of the quality enhancement plan (QEP). The

Leadership Team will assist in the selection of other key leadership for the various tasks of

the institutional review. The Leadership Team will establish guidelines and procedures to

facilitate the work for the re-accreditation of the institution.

Composition: President, Vice Presidents, Deans, Chief Financial Officer, AVP of

Administration, QEP Director, Student Representative, Director of Human Resources, and

Faculty and Staff.


Responsibilities of SACS-COC Leadership Team

1. Oversee the compliance of the institutional review and QEP development process in

relation to the outline provided in Principles of Accreditation.

2. Appoint the committees needed to prepare the Compliance Certification and the QEP.

3. Approve the structure and timelines for the process of reaffirmation.

4. Ensure committees involved in the reaffirmation receive appropriate resources needed

to perform assigned duties and responsibilities.

5. Ensure all stakeholders of Ranger are informed of the progress of the internal review

6. Maintain contact with SACS Commission staff

7. Select influential faculty and staff to attend the annual SACS-COC meeting and other

training events

8. Review and approval of the Compliance Certification and the QEP

9. Organization of the on-site visit

10. Ensure the appropriate follow-up activities are in place to address compliance issues

(Focused Report) and monitor the successful implementation and progress of the QEP

2016-2017 Members

1. Dr. William Campion, President, Chair




5. Mr. Manuel McGriff, Vice President of Student Services

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6. Mr. Paul Woodfin, Vice President of Business Services/CFO


8. Mr. Robert Culverhouse, Dean of Enrollment Management /Registrar

9. Dr. Calvin Lawrence, Dean of Developmental Studies


11. Mrs. Cherie Beltran, AVP of Administration/SACS-COC Liaison


13. Mrs. Bonnie Moreno, Spanish Faculty/Academic Advisor

14. Student Representative, Phi Theta Kappa President

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE (SACS-COC)

The compliance certification is the review and analysis of the institution to ensure

compliance with Core Requirements, Comprehensive Standards and Federal Regulations as

presented in the Principles of Accreditation.

Responsibilities of Compliance Certification Committee

1. Making the specific assignments to staff, faculty, and administration identified as having

knowledge and/or responsibility for the institutional self-assessment process;

2. Report recommendations to the SACS-COC Leadership Team for needs on compliance

issues;

3. Reporting progress of all certification initiatives to the SACS-COC Leadership Team;

4. Compiling the completed certification document

Composition: AVP of Administration, Vice Presidents, QEP Director, and HR Generalist and

Faculty


2016-2017 Committee Members:

1. Mrs. Cherie Beltran, Chair, AVP of Administration

2. Dr. Billy Adams Vice President of Instruction


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5. Mr. Manuel McGriff, Vice President for Student Services

6. Mr. Paul Woodfin, Vice President for Business Services/CFO


8. Carolyn Zapata, Dean of Nursing

9. Wendy Herod, Director of Cosmetology Programs

10. Jeff Jones, Workforce Division Chair

11. Mr. Jon Dixon Bailey, Vice President for Workforce Development


13. Ms. Delinda Spencer, HR Director

QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PLAN COMMITTEE

The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Committee will be responsible for the research needs

required to establish the focus of the QEP topic. The outcome of the committee’s research

will be the selection of the QEP topic for Ranger. The QEP Committee will be responsible

for the research and action needed to compile the Quality Enhancement Plan Proposal. The

outcome of the work of the committee will be to submit the written proposal of the QEP to

the SACS-COC Leadership Team.

Composition: QEP Director, Faculty, Chief Financial Officer, HR Director, RC Board of

Regents Member.



1. Mrs. Emily Constancio, QEP Director, Chair

2. Mr. Lance Hawvermale, English Faculty/ Webmaster

3. Dr. Norman Fletcher, Math Division Chair

4. Dr. Jerry Glidewell, Science Division Chair

5. Dr. Billy Adams, Vice President for Instruction

6. Mrs. Kathleen Flournoy, History Faculty

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7. Mr. Stephen Flora, Academic Advisor, Brown County

8. Mr. Kevin Daily, Speech Faculty


10. Dr. Elizabeth Price, Testing Coordinator

11. Mrs. Carolyn Zapata - Dean of Nursing


13. Mrs. Crystal Stanley, Library Director

14. Mr. John Madore, Director of Information Technology


16. Mr. Jim Cockburn, Director of Student Support Services

Ex-Officio:

1. Cherie Beltran, AVP of Administration

FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE, AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

Composition: Vice President of Erath County, Director of Brown County, Vice President of

Students, Dean of Administration, Assistant to the President, MCG, Security Director,

Faculty.

--Meetings are convened at least once a semester or as needed

Responsibilities

1. Review organizational structure of the maintenance division and make

recommendations regarding personnel needs.

2. Review the college safety and security plan and make any needed recommendations.

3. Review and update the Facilities Master Plan.

4. Consider/approve all facilities/maintenance proposals submitted to the committee

by college personnel.

5. Plan and coordinate the execution of all renovation projects

6. Plan and Coordinate the execution of all construction projects.

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1. Dr. Kerry Schindler VP of Erath Co, Chair

2. Mr. Manuel McGriff Vice President of Students

3. Mr. Stephen Flora Director of Brown Co. Center

4. Mr. Chuck Lemaster Director of the Physical Plant/Master Technician

5. Mrs. Cherie Beltran AVP of Administration

6. Mr. Darrell Fox Chief of Security

7. Mr. Billy Gillispie Athletic Director

8. Mr. Paul Woodfin Vice President for Business Services

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

Responsibilities:

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1. Dr. Jerry Glidewell, Chair Science Division Chair

2. Mr. Lance Hawvermale Humanities & Fine Arts Division Chair

3. Mr. Jonathan Roach Behavioral Sciences Division Chair

4. Dr. Norm Fletcher Math Division Chair

5. Dr. Calvin Lawrence Dean of Developmental Studies

6. Mr. Jeff Jones Workforce Division Chair

7. Carolyn Zapata Dean of Nursing

Ex-Officio Members:

Dr. Billy Adams VP for Instruction

1. Cherie Beltran AVP of Administration

POLICIES & PROCEDURES COMMITTEE


1. Mr. Manuel McGriff, Chair VP of Student Services

2. Dr. Billy Adams VP for Instruction

3. Mr. Robert Culverhouse Dean of Enrollment Management/ Registrar

4. Mr. Stan Feaster Assistant to the President

5. Dr. Everett Chesnut English Faculty

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6. Mrs. Cherie Beltran AVP of Administration

7. Mr. Paul Woodfin Vice President of Business Services /CFO

8. Ms. Delinda Spencer Human Resources Generalist

9. Mr. Don Hilton Director of Financial Aid

10. Mr. John Slaughter Director of Institutional Research

11. Dr. Kerry Schindler Vice President, Erath County

12. Dr. Orlando Moreno Vice President, Brown County

Strategic Planning Committee

The Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) is charged with promoting the Mission of Ranger College

as the primary guide in campus planning, decision-making, and resource allocation. The Strategic

Planning Committee advises and supports the President’s development and periodic review of the

College’s institutional strategic plan and strategic initiatives.

1. SPC is responsible for the maintenance of the College’s Institutional Strategic Plan. SPC will

continuously review the Institutional Strategic Plan and conduct a comprehensive revision

at least every five years.

2. SPC will regularly examine the campus Mission and priorities, and progress in meeting

goals, as summarized in the institutional planning documents. The SPC will provide the

President with feedback, questions, or recommendations on the campus Mission, priorities,

and progress.

3. SPC will evaluate strategic needs and priorities of the College’s mission as reflected in

proposals that emanate from College governance, major institutional planning areas, and

institutional committees. SPC will take the initiative to inform and also respond to requests

for input on the drafting of proposals that are pertinent to the long-range direction of the

College. Such proposals or studies may concern new objectives, critical reexamination of

existing strategic objectives, or resource allocation. SPC will ensure that long-range

planning is linked to decision-making and budgeting processes, and that planning processes

are clearly communicated, provide for stakeholder participation, and incorporate the use of

assessment results.

4. SPC will periodically examine internal and external challenges and opportunities and define

strategies for achieving the College mission and enhancing the College’s future

effectiveness. Included in this will be review, as needed, of the principles for shaping the

college’s calendar.

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1. Dr. Billy Adams, Chair Vice President for Instruction

2. Mr. Paul Woodfin Vice President for Business Services/CFO

3. Mr. John Slaughter Director of Institutional Research

4. Mrs. Cherie Beltran Associate VP, Administration

5. Mr. Dixon Bailey Vice President for Workforce Development

6. Dr. Kerry Schindler Vice President for Erath County

7. Mr. Manuel McGriff Vice President for Student Services

8. Dr. Orlando Moreno Vice President for Brown County

9. Mr. Robert Culverhouse Dean of Enrollment Management/Registrar

10. Mrs. Crystal Rose Director of Advising/Psychology Faculty

11. Mrs. Emily Constancio QEP Director/Mathematics Faculty

12. Dr. Calvin Lawrence Dean of Developmental Studies

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