Scholarship Committee
Purpose, Function & Membership
Purpose:
To oversee the long-term policies and procedures related to institutional scholarship
programs and assist in the development and implementation of goals and objectives
related to scholarship activities.
Function:
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To review the policies and procedures of campus-based scholarship programs and examine compliance with applicable Federal and state laws (including but not limited to: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.)
- To maintain a fair and accurate selection process while screening and scoring applicants for Foundation specific scholarships, and awards included in the Mt. SAC Scholarship Program, according to established eligibility and selection criteria;
- To make annual recommendations on the selection of scholarship recipients for awards offered by the Mt. SAC Foundation, and awards included in the Mt. SAC Scholarship Program; and
- To advise on the programs and services provided by the Scholarship Program Office.
Membership*: (Varies annually)
- Financial Aid Office Representatives
Director, Financial Aid, Scholarships & Veterans Services
Financial Aid & Special Programs Manager, Committee Chair
Student Services Program Specialist II – Scholarships, Assistant Chair
- Foundation Representatives (appointed by the Foundation)
Executive Director, Foundation
Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Foundation
Foundation Representative (2)
- Faculty Representatives – Minimum of 30 (appointed by the Academic Senate)
- Student Services Representatives (appointed by Student Services as needed at the recommendation of the Chair)
- One Student Representative (appointed by Associated Students)