A committee that handles long- and short-term planning for the overall administration of the college is essential since many community colleges are very large and have multiple campuses. This type of senior-level committee is run by a vice president and consists of key college personnel from each campus and departments.
A development committee has the task of handling college-wide fundraising efforts and grants. Headed by the vice president for development, this committee keeps track of upcoming fundraising opportunities for the college that involve local business, industry, local and federal governments.
A senior-level academic committee is needed to handle all academic issues. Members of this committee include the provost, deans, professors, chairpersons and faculty members of various departments. Academic committees monitor department-wide committees and weigh in on college-wide curriculum changes that need to happen in the short and long term.
This type of committee is important to control all marketing and public relations efforts for the overall college. Marketing and public relations efforts for a college must be consistent and present the same message in all outlets, such as newspaper, television, radio and Internet. This senior-level committee sets standards and protocols for all other marketing efforts throughout the college to follow.
A senior-level business development committee is necessary to consolidate the college's efforts to reach out to community and corporate partners. Business development committees usually consist of a vice president for business development along with senior administrators from departments such as development, alumni relations, president's office and institutional research.