Purpose
The purpose of the Institutional Effectiveness Committee is to advise, facilitate
and monitor the program of institutional effectiveness at South Plains College. This
committee is charged with the responsibility to assure the systematic integration
of planning and evaluation at all levels; to coordinate the collection, analysis and
distribution of data useful for planning and decision-making; to develop and monitor
outcome measures of institutional effectiveness; and to facilitate and monitor compliance
with SACS accreditation criteria.
Membership
The IEC is comprised of 24 appointed members with representation from instructional,
student services and administrative support areas of the college. Members are appointed
to the IEC by the President of the College as recommended by the Administrative Council.
The vice president for institutional advancement, dean of arts and sciences, dean
of health occupations, dean of technical education, dean of continuing and distance
education, associate dean of research and reports, and president of the Faculty Senate
are ex-officio members of the committee. A representative of the student body is appointed
annually by the Student Association Government.
Length of Membership
All appointed members serve staggered four-year terms. Members may be appointed for
consecutive terms.
Officers
Chairperson: The chairperson is appointed by the President of the College for a two-year
term. The chairperson may serve consecutive terms.
Vice Chairperson: The vice chairperson is selected by the membership of the committee
for a two-year term. The vice chairperson works with the chairperson in coordinating
committee projects and assignments.
Recorder: The recorder is appointed by the Chairperson
Meetings
The IEC meets at least two times in the fall and two times in the spring. The chairperson
may call other meetings as needed.