The College Forum

In accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and Goals developed at Tompkins Cortland Community College, and with the approval of the Board of Trustees, the President, and the College staff, a College Governance Model has been established.

Governance Structure

Governance shall consist of an elected, College-wide committee known as the "College Forum." Meetings shall be open to all members of the College community.

Statement of Purpose

Governance shall support the College’s Mission, Vision, Values and Goals,

• provide a structure for
• recommending and influencing Institutional Policy
• discussing and influencing proposed operational decisions that will significantly affect the College’s Mission, Vision, Values and Goals, and
• provide a forum for
• communicating on issues of broad institutional concern
• providing expertise and/or knowledge on such issues to decision makers.