Community College Governance System Study Committee (J)

Charge

Identify and study options for restructuring the community college governance system. The goal is to develop a plan for community colleges to operate more cooperatively, effectively, and efficiently as a state system while recognizing the strong local character of the community colleges. The committee shall review the following aspects of the current system: current governance system; ongoing collaborative efforts; relationships with local K-12 schools, other accredited postsecondary institutions, and the Department of Education; and changes necessary to enhance accountability.