Councils
The College Council at Great Falls College ensures that the college’s policies and procedures are aligned with its strategic plan and mission.
The Curriculum Council at Great Falls College plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the academic standards of the institution.
The Executive Council at Great Falls College provides essential strategic and operational leadership to advance the college’s mission and vision.
Standing Committees
The Administrative Unit Review Committee supports the mission of Great Falls College by facilitating self-evaluations of campus units based on established criteria.
The Campus Community Committee at Great Falls College is a volunteer group of faculty and staff dedicated to fostering a welcoming, supportive and fair environment for all members of the college community.
The D.R.E.A.M. (Driving, Retention & Educational AttainMent) initiative at Great Falls College focuses on developing and implementing sustainable strategies to enhance student persistence and support the college’s goals related to retention, completion, and strategic enrollment management.
The eLearning Committee at Great Falls College serves as an advisory body focused on enhancing multi-modal instruction and technology initiatives.
The Employee Engagement Committee at Great Falls College aims to foster a vibrant campus culture by creating excitement around activities and events.
The Faculty Senate at Great Falls College is dedicated to advancing the welfare of the institution by fostering open communication within the academic community.
The Internal Academic Program Review Committee at Great Falls College plays a vital role in supporting the college’s mission by systematically evaluating academic programs based on established criteria.
The purpose of prioritizing Perkins projects is to ensure that educational initiatives align closely with community and program needs as identified through the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA).
The Safety Committee enhances workplace safety at Great Falls College by reducing occupational injuries and illnesses among employees through proactive safety promotion and awareness initiatives.
The Staff Senate represents classified staff at Great Falls College, facilitating communication between staff and administration, advocating for professional development and stability, and supporting initiatives that enhance campus relations, student success, and institutional effectiveness.
StAR (Strategic Analysis & Reporting) supports the campus strategic plan by developing, tracking, analyzing and reporting on key metrics, while also assisting divisions in creating measurable goals to drive strategic success.
The Strategic Enrollment Management Committee uses data-driven strategies to optimize resources across academics, finance, student support, and enrollment, ensuring sustainable enrollment growth and fiscal health aligned with the college’s mission and strategic goals.
The Great Falls College Student Emergency fund has been established to help currently enrolled students on the path to academic success during a personal and unexpected crisis or hardship. Whether they need to replace personal belongings after a devastating fire, cannot afford necessary prescriptions, or are unable to pay for an emergency medical procedure, the fund provides financial assistance. Our goal is to provide assistance when these unforeseen circumstances threaten a student’s ability to stay in school and complete successfully. Funds are made available through the generous donations of family, friends and alumni of Great Falls College and the Associated Students of Great Falls College Student Senate.
The Student Learning Assessment Committee at Great Falls College serves as advocates for outcomes-based student learning assessment, emphasizing its significance in fulfilling the college’s mission.
The purpose of the Tenure & Promotion Committee is to promote excellence in teaching and learning and to ensure a fair and comprehensive review of candidates applying for tenure and/or promotion.
Advisory Boards
The Development Board is an advisory group that serves Great Falls College by developing the non-grant fundraising plans that support the program and student support priorities of Great Falls College. Development Board members are also community advocates of the college, connecting the community to the programs, trainings, and educational opportunities offered.
