Core Values | History of the Council | Administrative Council Charter
Lafayette College has a great tradition of employing top-notch people who are dedicated to and inspired by the mission of enhancing the experience of our students – past, present and future. As we continue the tradition of excellence at the College, the Administrative Council is positioned to assist the College, and each other to improve. This Council is a conduit of information to and from the administrative staff.
The Administrative Council is an elected body, with a representative from every division. The work of the Council is published on this website so that constituents are kept up to date. This site is also an opportunity for you to see what is new and, more importantly, participate in the discussions and actions that will keep Lafayette among the most dedicated and resourceful higher education communities in the nation.
Council Activities
The Admin council has plans to offer monthly activities to help engage and inform the Lafayette community. These activities will vary in nature to be as inclusive to the interests of the community as possible. If you have a suggestion for a topic, please use the Admin Council Topics of Interest Survey
Upcoming Staff Events:
Forward Together sessions: https://president.lafayette.edu/forward-together/
Staff Breakfasts: https://calendar.lafayette.edu/node/69423
2025-26 Academic Year Activities
- July 1, 2025 – New Council Membership Established
- Thursday, August 28, 2025, 11 a.m.-1 p.m – Administrative Council Retreat
- Monday, September 22, 2025, 8:30-10:45 a.m. – Staff Breakfast
- Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 12 noon – 1 p.m. – Open Community Lunch – Presidential Task Force on Compensation presentation
- Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 12 noon – 1 p.m. – Open Community Lunch with Ali Dougherty and Karen Salvemini
- Thursday, October 30, 2025, 8:30-10:45 a.m. – Staff Breakfast
- Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 12 noon – 1 p.m. – Open Community Lunch with Andrea Bohn. Emburse: You Ask, We Answer — Plus What’s Next After Go-Live
- Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 12 noon – 1 p.m. – Open Community Lunch with Facilities: learn about recently completed projects and the many ways facilities ensure our campus is clean, safe, functional, and environmentally sustainable.
- Friday, February 6, 2026, 12 noon – 1 p.m. Open Community Lunch with the Office of Sustainability: learn about Climate Action Plan 3.0 progress to date and give feedback on the final targets, goals, and strategies of the plan that will be integral to how all Lafayette staff work, plan, and engage on campus.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12 noon – 1 p.m. Open Community Lunch with the Libraries: learn about library resources and services available to the Lafayette community.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 12 noon – 1 p.m. Open Community Lunch with Recreation Services: learn about resources available to the Lafayette community.
Please take advantage of this site by visiting regularly for updates.