Governance

Governance still plays a vital educational role at Antioch College. As a “laboratory for democracy,” Antioch College seeks to provide students with an unusually holistic and rewarding learning experience through ongoing participation in shared governance and other aspects of student life. This active participation in community can not only foster an accelerated maturation process as students learn to take on increasing responsibility for their surroundings, but also empowers students with the vision and skills necessary to affect important change in the world.

Community Council is the legislative body of Community Government. It is comprised of two faculty, two staff and four student members, elected at large and by constituent vote. There is also a Council President, usually a student, elected at large. Community Council sets the agenda for Community Meeting and works closely with the Office of Student Life. Community members participate democratically by electing their Community Council members, serving on committees and task forces, attending weekly Community Meetings and proposing and revising policies.

Independent Groups are created by community members to focus on particular interests and can request funding for their activities through Community Government. Independent Groups have included Queer Center, Prison Justice, and C-Shop among others. The creation of an Independent Group can occur during any term and is done through a proposal process. (For constitution, by-laws and more information on Community Government, see the Antioch College Student Handbook.)