Academic Policies and Standards Committee

Purpose

The purpose of the Academic Policies and Standards Committee is to review and advise on matters pertaining to academic policy, to include academic standards.

Charter Sponsor

College Senate

Charter Contact

Committee Chair

Membership

  • Stacey McCall, Chair, Faculty School of HUMT, School Elected (2026)
  • Julie Dewan, Academic Dean appointed by the VP of Academic Affairs (2026)
  • Derrick Stevens, Faculty School of STCR, School Elected (2025)
  • Melissa Thomas, Faculty School of PAHS, School Elected (2025)
  • Jed Kimball, Faculty School of ARTD, School Elected (2027)
  • Rosemary Fuoco, Faculty School of HOBS, School Elected (2026)
  • Angie Christian, Faculty School of HLTS, School Elected (2025)
  • Erica Brindisi, CWCC Chair (Standing)
  • Joann Detraglia, Rome Campus Designee appointed by VP of Student Affairs (Standing)
  • Jim Lynch, VPLAA or Designee, Non-Voting Member (Standing)
  • Mike Adamo, Representative from Division of Student Affairs appointed by VP of Student Affairs (Standing)
  • Holly Doty, Registrar (Standing)

Does

  • Make recommendations to the College Senate regarding matters of academic policies and standards
  • Conduct research on the academic policies and standards practices of other community colleges to inform practice and procedure at MVCC
  • Review and ensure accuracy of academic policies and standards statements in the College Catalog
  • Submit annual written reports to the College Senate and make meeting minutes available to the College community

Does Not

  • Discuss contractual issues

Guiding Points

  • Keep the College mission, with an emphasis on the student experience, front and center.
  • Identify pathways and practices that maintain high academic standards and support student success.
  • Seek to understand and recognize there are multiple perspectives to each issue.
  • Coordinate information with curriculum and distance education committees.

Revised March 21, 2025