CHC Chair and Committee Assignments

Committees of the Council of Heads of College

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee is constituted by the Chair of the CHC and the chairs of the respective CHC committees.  It sets the agenda for the CHC, determines the budgetary priorities and sets fiscal policy for the CHC, and as a body serves as the chief liaison between the CHC, the Office of the President, and the Yale College Dean’s Office.


Standing Committees

Arts & Awards Committee

The Arts and Awards Committee administers the Creative and Performing Arts (CPA) Awards, the CHC Junior and Senior Awards, and the Athletic Awards, and it makes recommendations to the CHC for changes in policy in these areas. The committee also assists in the administering of the Paul Mellon senior research fellowships as well as the Richter summer fellowships open to students of Yale College.

Education and Student Life Committee

The Education and Student Life Committee addresses issues regarding personal safety, Title IX, communication and consent, reviews issues and policies generally related to student affairs, and makes recommendations to the CHC for changes of policy in these areas. Selected members may also serve on the Committee on Teaching in the Residential Colleges and other related YCDO standing committees.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee oversees matters related to residential college finances and budgets. The Committee assesses the major financial needs of the colleges, examines whether budgets are equitable across the colleges, and makes recommendations about financial policy. The Committee can also work with Development on fundraising for the colleges when needed.

Services Committee

The Services Committee addresses issues regarding Dining Services, Security, Facilities, Grounds and Maintenance, and Transportation in the residential colleges and makes recommendations to the CHC for changes of policy in these areas.