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Recruitment, Admission, and Retention Committee (RAR)

Purpose

The formal acceptance or non-acceptance of all applicants for admission to the College shall be made in the name of the Admissions Committee by appropriate action of the administration.

Responsibilities

  1. Consider, establish, and revise entrance requirements and policies when appropriate.
  2. Report to faculty and to the college community on trends in admissions, recruitment, and retention.
  3. Assess recruitment plans and make recommendations for changes cyclically.
  4. Review existing procedures with respect to efficient and effective operation of the recruitment, admissions, and enrollment processes and make recommendations to the Vice President for Academic Affairs concerning modifications in standards and procedures as may be appropriate.
  5. Review retention data and consult with the appropriate office or individual to recommend policy or procedural change to better enhance the student experience with the goal of improving retention.
  6. Review College policies on scholarships awarded to incoming students as necessary.

Membership

Two faculty members, and the Dean of Admissions, the Director of Admissions, plus a representative from the Office of Student Success.

Terms of Office for Faculty (subject to term limits)

Two two-year memberships (staggered)