{"id":15051,"date":"2020-04-13T13:38:52","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T20:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/governance\/?page_id=15051"},"modified":"2026-03-04T14:55:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T22:55:55","slug":"participate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/governance\/participate\/","title":{"rendered":"Participate in BC Governance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Governance councils meet at least once per month during fall, winter, and spring quarter to discuss a wide range of topics, including budget priorities, student success initiatives, and ways to make our campus more equitable and diverse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students, faculty, and staff serve on councils for one- to three-year terms and can participate in college-wide decisions by submitting proposals to the college president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Submit a comment or suggestion online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a question or idea? We want to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.bellevuecollege.edu\/governance\/contact-governance\/?_gl=1*1ws8ief*_ga*OTg3NzMyMDIzLjE2MTg0Mzc0NzM.*_ga_D205WT30XL*MTYzMzg5MDI4NS4yNDguMS4xNjMzODkwMzA2LjM5\">Submit a comment or suggestion.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why should I participate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_ec884f5d-a160-4bc9-99d4-1efefe99c115\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_c493ee36-0dc7-44cb-a4fb-5ec1289e08a4\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_c493ee36-0dc7-44cb-a4fb-5ec1289e08a4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_c493ee36-0dc7-44cb-a4fb-5ec1289e08a4\">Let your voice be heard<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_c493ee36-0dc7-44cb-a4fb-5ec1289e08a4\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_c493ee36-0dc7-44cb-a4fb-5ec1289e08a4\" data-parent=\"#accordion_ec884f5d-a160-4bc9-99d4-1efefe99c115\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_ec884f5d-a160-4bc9-99d4-1efefe99c115\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>All members of our college community have the opportunity to express opinions, provide input,&nbsp;and make proposals, but BC Governance provides structures for these opinions and proposals to create action.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_f2ef1f45-a3b3-4087-8cbf-27d966a97872\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_f2ef1f45-a3b3-4087-8cbf-27d966a97872\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_f2ef1f45-a3b3-4087-8cbf-27d966a97872\">Make Bellevue College better<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_f2ef1f45-a3b3-4087-8cbf-27d966a97872\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_f2ef1f45-a3b3-4087-8cbf-27d966a97872\" data-parent=\"#accordion_ec884f5d-a160-4bc9-99d4-1efefe99c115\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_ec884f5d-a160-4bc9-99d4-1efefe99c115\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Governance offers a more sustainable, supportive, and inclusive college. Initiatives promoted out of BC Governance in just its first five years include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>three&nbsp;rainbow crosswalks, first installed May 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget Review Advisory and Capital Projects Recommendation Committees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positive Policies for Adjuncts Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enhanced DEI training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>representation of LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity populations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classified staff scholarships and professional development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>funding for college-wide professional development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_a9bf673a-e66f-4c6a-bd14-b950e9bc91cb\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_a9bf673a-e66f-4c6a-bd14-b950e9bc91cb\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_a9bf673a-e66f-4c6a-bd14-b950e9bc91cb\">Professional development<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_a9bf673a-e66f-4c6a-bd14-b950e9bc91cb\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_a9bf673a-e66f-4c6a-bd14-b950e9bc91cb\" data-parent=\"#accordion_ec884f5d-a160-4bc9-99d4-1efefe99c115\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_ec884f5d-a160-4bc9-99d4-1efefe99c115\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Governance members are provided with training opportunities, and can enjoy the collegial support and networking that comes with participation. Additionally, membership can be a professional development experience all on its own:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Students <\/strong>develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills by working with faculty and staff to make positive change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faculty and staff<\/strong> involved in BC Governance have been promoted in their professional roles after serving on a BC Council, Assembly, or as an officer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I participate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/2022\/10\/Voice-300x300.png\" alt=\"A cloud of colorful speech bubbles around one exclaiming &quot;Let your voice be heard!&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-15170 img-fluid \" style=\"width:304px;height:304px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/2022\/10\/Voice-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/2022\/10\/Voice-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/2022\/10\/Voice-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/2022\/10\/Voice-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/2022\/10\/Voice-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/2022\/10\/Voice-45x45.png 45w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/2022\/10\/Voice-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/2022\/10\/Voice.png 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_95422676-bc2d-4145-9064-0e957e1ec967\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_926680fd-6c62-4390-bcca-a845a19a8f47\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_926680fd-6c62-4390-bcca-a845a19a8f47\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_926680fd-6c62-4390-bcca-a845a19a8f47\">Attend a council meeting<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_926680fd-6c62-4390-bcca-a845a19a8f47\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_926680fd-6c62-4390-bcca-a845a19a8f47\" data-parent=\"#accordion_95422676-bc2d-4145-9064-0e957e1ec967\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_95422676-bc2d-4145-9064-0e957e1ec967\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Anyone can attend a council meeting. Each council holds meetings at different times and locations based on their bylaws. Typically, each council will meet twice each month for one and half hours. The days, times, and locations will vary.\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Governance meetings are listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/events-calendar\/\">Events Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, <strong>students, faculty, and staff<\/strong> can login to SharePoint to find more detailed meeting information: <a href=\"https:\/\/bellevuec.sharepoint.com\/sites\/governance\">BCG SharePoint Site<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_9865e940-2157-4bd4-804a-492f8b33cec2\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_9865e940-2157-4bd4-804a-492f8b33cec2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_9865e940-2157-4bd4-804a-492f8b33cec2\">Become a council member<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_9865e940-2157-4bd4-804a-492f8b33cec2\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_9865e940-2157-4bd4-804a-492f8b33cec2\" data-parent=\"#accordion_95422676-bc2d-4145-9064-0e957e1ec967\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_95422676-bc2d-4145-9064-0e957e1ec967\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Elections and nominations take place in the spring of each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Constituency council<\/strong> members are elected by their constituency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Functional council<\/strong> members are appointed according to the BCG Charter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each council elects a chair, vice chair and secretary, with the chair representing the council at the <strong>College Assembly<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Employees<\/strong> may nominate themselves or colleagues for membership to a constituency or functional council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-alert alert alert-info\">\n<p>Consider attending an upcoming meeting to learn more about the council and speak to current council members!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact <a href=\"mailto:governance@bellevuecollege.edu\">governance@bellevuecollege.edu<\/a> for more information, or if you have any questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Governance councils meet at least once per month during fall, winter, and spring quarter to discuss a wide range of topics, including budget priorities, student success initiatives, and ways to make our campus more equitable and diverse. 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