Sci-Arc
Inside SCI-Arc

Administrative Structure

BoD Committees Faculty Council
Academic Council Scholarship Commmittee
Admissions Committee Staff Council
Alumni Association Student Union
Curriculum Committee Technology Committee
2006 Board of Directors Committees  
Standing Committees
Finance Committee
Chair: Daniel Schwartz
Members: Director, program directors, board chair, and one board member at large. Institute controller reports to finance committee and chief of staff and director of development attend.
Function: Works in conjunction with the finance department to monitor the financial well being of the institution. Includes oversight of income/expenses, investment accounts, and state and federal tax compliance.

Development
Chair: Merry Norris
Members: Director, program directors, board chair, student representative to the board, and four board members at large. Director of development reports to this committee and controller attends.
Function: Works in conjunction with the development & alumni relations office to assist in developing strategies for raising funds from individuals, foundations, corporations, government entities, events, etc. Researches and nominates prospective board members with the current objectives of increasing diversity, corporate representation, and engagement with Downtown Los Angeles.

Ad Hoc Committees
Academic Affairs Committee
Members: Director, program directors, board chair.
Function: Helps resolve disputes between faculty members, students, and staff/ administration.

Board Governance Committee
Chair: Joe A. Day
Members: Graduate program director, board chair, and two board members at large.
Function: Seeks to clarify the roles and lines of authority between the director, chairman of the board,legal council, and the board at large, as they relate to supracurricular issues. Structures decision-making procedures in terms of short- and long-term priorities, leadership responsibilities, and authority at the board level. Ensures compliance with and reviews institution by-laws.

Building Committee
Chair: Tom Gilmore
Members: Director, undergraduate program director, board chair, and four board members at large.
Function: Addresses issues related to the SCI-Arc campus, facilities, and works toward the procurement of a permanent location.

Director's Circle Committee
Chair: Open
Members: Board chair, alumni representative to the board, two board members at large, two community members.
Function: Plans and oversees all activities and events related to the procurement of individual and corporate membership in the SCI-Arc Director's Circle, which includes donors in the $1,000 to $10,000 range. Charged with increasing unrestricted donation revenue.

Strategic Planning Committee
Chair: Daniel Schwartz
Members: Director, program directors, board chair, board member student representative to the board, faculty representative to the board. SCI-Arc Controller, Chief of staff and director of development are also members.
Function: Works to formulate a strategic plan for the institution and evaluates progress and/or need for redirection.

Executive Committe
Function: Meets to review ongoing board governance issues.

Audit Committee