College Governance

Pitzer’s system of highly participatory College governance makes it virtually unique among American colleges. Faculty, students, and staff serve together on nearly all standing committees, including those that deal with the most vital and sensitive issues of the College community, as well as on College Council, Pitzer’s primary legislative body, which votes on policy recommendations forwarded by the faculty as well as committees.

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• College Council
  • College Council has the power to recommend requirements for academic degrees and honors, as well as make recommendations to the President regarding the establishment of academic divisions and the creation of standing and ad hoc committees. 
  • The President or the Dean of Faculty presides as the Chair at Council meetings. 
  • Council meetings occur several times each semester and may be convened at the call of the President, the Dean of Faculty, the Chair of the Faculty Executive Committee, or the Student Senate Chair. 
  • All faculty and student voting members are expected to attend such meetings.
• Standing Committees
• Other Committees and Councils
• Faculty Handbook