History of the Council | Administrative Council Charter

Lafayette College has a great tradition of employing top-notch people who are dedicated to and inspired by the mission of enhancing the experience of our students – past, present and future.  As we continue the tradition of excellence at the College, the Administrative Council is positioned to assist the College, and each other to improve.  This Council is a conduit of information to and from the administrative staff.

The Administrative Council is an elected body, with a representative from every division.  The work of the Council is published on this website so that constituents are kept up to date.  This site is also an opportunity for you to see what is new and, more importantly, participate in the discussions and actions that will keep Lafayette among the most dedicated and resourceful higher education communities in the nation.

Administrative Council Values

In 2024, the Administrative Council adopted five core values that will guide the Council’s decisions. We are committed to ensuring our deeds match our words and we will use these values, along with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as a tool for reflection and assessment going forward.

  • Courageous Advocacy
    We aim to improve every Lafayette employee’s experience by bringing topics of concern to senior leadership with resolve and honesty.
  • Integrity in Action
    We take accountability for our actions, follow through on our promises, and bring attention to campus grievances with respectful candor.
  • Intentional Community
    We recognize that each employee is more than their job title and we see value in investing our time and energy to build relationships and networks.
  • Growth Mindset
    We set and tackle our goals with optimism, assess challenges to our campus culture with curiosity, and imagine a future where all Lafayette community members experience both individual and collective growth during their time on campus.
  • Responsible Transparency
    We are committed to creating open and secure channels for communication that allow for timely information-sharing.

The Admin Council members  currently have four key areas of focus, all working toward the common mission of improving the experience of Lafayette staff on an ongoing basis.  Read more about the committees and their missions and values. 

 

Please take advantage of this site by visiting regularly for updates, but most importantly, contributing to the cause by sharing what you are doing to make Lafayette College a better place.  It will take individual and group efforts from everyone on campus for us to build from our strengths and bring the vision of our future to fruition.