2025 Council Committees:

  • Campus Organization 
    • Mission: To advise senior leadership on the efficacy of current college practices and trends that are impacting staff and administrators at large and to advocate for a culture of collaboration across all divisions and positions within the Lafayette Community.
    • Vision: A synergistic workplace in which employees understand the institutional expectations yet are willing to challenge them, possess the right tools and partnerships to be confident in their roles, and believe they can influence the greater campus community as a contributing team member.
  • Communications  
    • Mission:  To provide clear and consistent messaging about and on behalf of the Administrative Council’s work and advocacy to the entire Lafayette community.
    • Committee Vision:  We envision that all members of the Lafayette community are aware of the role the Administrative Council plays on campus.
  • Education & Programming 
  • Employee Experience 

2023-24  Council Committees and their missions:

  • Benefits Committee:
    • Mission: The Benefits Committee of the Administrative Council leverages its role as a working group of administrators to inform Human Resources about benefit opportunities within the Lafayette community. The Committee assesses current staff benefits and makes recommendations on behalf of administrators and researches best practices at Lehigh Valley, peer, and aspirant institutions. The Committee aims to elevate the comprehensive benefits package offered to Lafayette employees to meet the needs of an ever changing environment and workforce.
    • Vision: We envision a workplace where Lafayette is a leader among LVAIC and peer institutions in the benefits offered. This comprehensive benefits package would include:
      • Paths for growth and advancement that are incorporated in the formal performance review process.
      • Education benefits that support the professional growth of employees
      • Healthcare benefits that support the comprehensive physical and mental care of employees and their families.
      • Additional benefits or perks that support families as they navigate life milestones and challenges (purchasing a house or new car, caregiver support, etc.)
      • Formal college-supported flexible work options
      • Recognition of employee accomplishments, success, and milestones
  • Campus Organizational Committee:
    • Mission: To advocate for the development of clear college-wide procedures and policies with consistency in implementation, the establishment of a centralized hub for staff information and resource sharing, and to foster a culture of collaboration amongst all staff and administrators on campus.
    • Vision: A synergistic workplace in which employees are knowledgeable of institutional expectations, confident in their job responsibilities, and aware of their influence across campus.
  • Social Committee
    • Mission: To cultivate a cohesive community by organizing fun, engaging, and entertaining activities and events.  To encourage employees’ personal and professional productivity, and physical and mental well-being by achieving a good work-life balance.
    • Vision: Establish a positive workplace by creating an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere.  Foster camaraderie, friendship, and attain a sense of community to boost morale and create a happier environment for all employees.
  • Welcome Committee
    • The mission of the Administrative Council Welcome Committee, after onboarding with Human Resources, is to inform employees about the Administrative Council’s mission as a voice for the campus community and to enhance interaction with the Council.
    • Vision: To partner with the campus Community to ensure that transitioning members of the Lafayette community have the information and resources necessary to succeed in their career at Lafayette.