Student Forum - Committee Descriptions

Student Committee Descriptions

MAJOR COMMITTEES

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL

Composed of the Deans of Undergraduate and Graduate Curriculums, seven faculty members, and students, this council monitors the academic climate of the college in such areas as the calendar, course offerings, curriculum, and other academic policies. (3 positions) (1 is VP Academics)

COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES

The committee works closely with the Student Forum in monitoring club constitutions, events, and actions of all college committees and clubs. It is responsible for the selection of all student committee membership. (3 at-large positions – 1 year term) (Also 4 Forum members, one from each class).

FINANCE COMMITTEE

This committee is responsible for making budget recommendations for the final approval of the Student Forum and the distribution of all student funds to college clubs and committees. (3 at-large positions – 1 year term) (Also 4 Forum members, one from each class).

GENERAL EDUCATION BOARD

This committee discusses and implements plans in relation to the Academic Affairs Council. It also reviews the General Education requirements. (2 positions for 2-year terms, 1 must be a freshman or sophomore).

PLANNING AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE

This committee is responsible for the policies in budgetary areas, and it is asked to reflect upon any requests for significant changes in College budgets, which have been approved previously. It meets weekly and is also responsible for the long-range planning of the college with regard to financial implications, institutional changes, and all non-academic issues. (3 positions sophomore, junior and senior, each serve for two years).

RESEARCH AND GRANT COMMITTEE

This committee reviews all IEF applications and decides with the Dean of Undergraduate Programs who receives the grants. (1 position).

STANDING OF STUDENTS COMMITTEE

This committee reviews the records of students earning less than a satisfactory term average. It deals with student petitions for re-admission and for exceptions or modifications in graduation requirements. It may review those College policies affecting the academic standing of students at Union. It is particularly charged to reexamine at regular intervals the criteria for Dean’s List standing. (3 positions).

STUDENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL

This committee reviews and recommends policies to Student Housing, Dining Services, College Center, Health Services, Career Counseling and Development, Student Conduct, Fraternities and Sororities, and the Student Forum. (5 positions – 3 class officers, 1 greek rep. & 1 independent rep.).

STUDENT CONDUCT COMMITTEE

Conducts hearings and recommends disciplinary action to the Dean of Students in cases of student misconduct. (1 chair, 8 positions).

MINOR COMMITTEES

ADMISSIONS LIAISON

This committee works with the administration and Admissions Office in determining the College’s policies on student admission. (2 positions).

ATHLETICS COMMITTEE

This committee provides feedback to the Director of Athletics.

CAMPUS OPERATIONS/FACILITIES COMMITTEE

This committee consists of representatives of the student body, staff, faculty, administration, and the Director of Campus Operations. This committee deals with concerns pertaining to residence halls, campus buildings and the campus grounds. (2 positions).

COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE

This committee meets during the winter and spring terms. Members hold auditions for and select student speakers for the Baccalaureate Commemoration and Commencement address. The committee also plans the Baccalaureate Commemoration ceremonies. (4 sophomores – 2 year position).

LIAISON COMMITTEE FOR THE LIBRARY

This committee monitors and offers suggestions for improvements in library operations and the library itself. (2 positions).

PARKING APPEALS COMMITTEE

This committee allows students to contest traffic violations in front of their peers. Meets once per week (2 students - 1 year term).

STUDENT/CAMPUS SAFETY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

This committee meets two times per month to discuss Student/Campus Safety issues and develop programs to improve student/Campus Safety interaction. (4 students)

DINING SERVICES COMMITTEE

This committee provides feedback to the Director of Dining Services.

SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

This committee works with administrators, faculty and directors to help with sustainability efforts in all areas of the college. (5 positions – 1 year term).

PRESIDENT’S COMMITTEE ON CAMPUS SECURITY

This committee meets once per semester to discuss security issues and make recommendations to the President. (4 students, 2 male and 2 female)

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(3 positions) (1 is VP Academics) COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES The committee works closely with the Student Forum in monitoring club constitutions, events, and actions of all college committees and clubs. It is responsible for the selection of all student committee membership. (3 at-large positions – 1 year term) (Also 4 Forum members, one from each class). FINANCE COMMITTEE This committee is responsible for making budget recommendations for the final approval of the Student Forum and the distribution of all student funds to college clubs and committees. (3 at-large positions – 1 year term) (Also 4 Forum members, one from each class). GENERAL EDUCATION BOARD This committee discusses and implements plans in relation to the Academic Affairs Council. It also reviews the General Education requirements. (2 positions for 2-year terms, 1 must be a freshman or sophomore). PLANNING AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE This committee is responsible for the policies in budgetary areas, and it is asked to reflect upon any requests for significant changes in College budgets, which have been approved previously. It meets weekly and is also responsible for the long-range planning of the college with regard to financial implications, institutional changes, and all non-academic issues. (3 positions sophomore, junior and senior, each serve for two years). RESEARCH AND GRANT COMMITTEE This committee reviews all IEF applications and decides with the Dean of Undergraduate Programs who receives the grants. (1 position). STANDING OF STUDENTS COMMITTEE This committee reviews the records of students earning less than a satisfactory term average. It deals with student petitions for re-admission and for exceptions or modifications in graduation requirements. It may review those College policies affecting the academic standing of students at Union. It is particularly charged to reexamine at regular intervals the criteria for Dean’s List standing. (3 positions). STUDENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL This committee reviews and recommends policies to Student Housing, Dining Services, College Center, Health Services, Career Counseling and Development, Student Conduct, Fraternities and Sororities, and the Student Forum. (5 positions – 3 class officers, 1 greek rep. & 1 independent rep.). STUDENT CONDUCT COMMITTEE Conducts hearings and recommends disciplinary action to the Dean of Students in cases of student misconduct. (1 chair, 8 positions). MINOR COMMITTEES ADMISSIONS LIAISON This committee works with the administration and Admissions Office in determining the College’s policies on student admission. (2 positions). ATHLETICS COMMITTEE This committee provides feedback to the Director of Athletics. CAMPUS OPERATIONS/FACILITIES COMMITTEE This committee consists of representatives of the student body, staff, faculty, administration, and the Director of Campus Operations. This committee deals with concerns pertaining to residence halls, campus buildings and the campus grounds. (2 positions). COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE This committee meets during the winter and spring terms. Members hold auditions for and select student speakers for the Baccalaureate Commemoration and Commencement address. The committee also plans the Baccalaureate Commemoration ceremonies. (4 sophomores – 2 year position). LIAISON COMMITTEE FOR THE LIBRARY This committee monitors and offers suggestions for improvements in library operations and the library itself. (2 positions). PARKING APPEALS COMMITTEE This committee allows students to contest traffic violations in front of their peers. Meets once per week (2 students - 1 year term). STUDENT/CAMPUS SAFETY RELATIONS COMMITTEE This committee meets two times per month to discuss Student/Campus Safety issues and develop programs to improve student/Campus Safety interaction. (4 students) DINING SERVICES COMMITTEE This committee provides feedback to the Director of Dining Services. SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE This committee works with administrators, faculty and directors to help with sustainability efforts in all areas of the college. (5 positions – 1 year term). PRESIDENT’S COMMITTEE ON CAMPUS SECURITY This committee meets once per semester to discuss security issues and make recommendations to the President. (4 students, 2 male and 2 female)
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