Purpose: The purpose of the Cultural Events Council is to enrich the college and community through the planning, promoting, and facilitating of a year-round events and entertainment series (鈥準袷悠 Campus Events鈥) that reflects and enhances diverse interests, strengthens learning opportunities, and increases the College鈥檚 exposure within the Community at-large.

Charter Sponsor: President鈥檚 Cabinet

Charter Contact: Vice President for Administrative Services

Timeline: Standing

Membership (length of term for members if applicable)
 路        Member of Events and Guest Services appointed by the President, Co-Chair (Standing): Erica Carrock

路        Member of Events and Guest Services appointed by the Dean of the Rome Campus and Community Outreach, Co-Chair (Standing): Bella Popowski

路        Member Student Services and Residence Life appointed by Vice President for Student Affairs (Standing): De鈥橝nna Hopkinson

路        Chair of International Initiatives Committee (Standing): Carolyn West Pace

路        Member of the Faculty appointed by the Vice President of Learning and Academic Affairs: Jed Kimball

路        Member of the Faculty appointed by the Vice President of Learning and Academic Affairs: Melissa Barlett

路        Member of the Faculty appointed by the Vice President of Learning and Academic Affairs: Dustin Swiss

路        At Large appointed by Program Board Director: Program Board Director

DOES
 路        Solicit programming ideas from students, faculty, and staff.

路        In coordination with Student Activities and Engagement, develop Cultural events, including a variety of diverse international events, entertainment, and activities. 

路        Coordinate with the Office of Marketing and Communications to market Cultural Events as appropriate.

路        Coordinate with Academic Affairs to plan events that integrate/support curricular goals.

DOES NOT
 路         Make decisions; determine policy; discuss contractual issues.

GUIDING POINTS
 路        Keep the College mission, with an emphasis on the student experience, front and center.

路        Maintain a diverse array of offerings at both the Utica and Rome campuses.

路        Consider all employee and affinity groups with regards to inclusivity.

Revised 10.3.2023