University Committees
The University has various committees that it uses to manage itself. Many of these committees have seats for student representatives. The Student Body President appoints students to fill these seats (with the exception of the Board of Visitors) and represent student concerns. These appointments must be confirmed by the Student Senate. A list of these University Committees can be found below along with a description and a list of the current members.
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Board of Visitors
The University is governed by the Board of Visitors under the control of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The student representative will be a nonvoting representative on the full Board and the Student Affairs Committee of the Board. Students will preferably have a 2.8 GPA or higher and will have been involved in campus activities. Students must be able to articulate the opinions and needs of the student population at large and, therefore, must have contact with a variety of students. Basic knowledge of how the University functions is required. Only those candidates with sophomore or higher standing will be considered.
Student Representatives:
Resources:
Board of Visitors website - Members / Minutes / Meetings
University Council
The University Council, a representative body of faculty, classified staff, students and administrators was established to communicate its views on university-wide issues to those exercising authority over the institution. Successful candidates will have a sophomore or higher standing and will have been in some campus activity. Candidates must be able to articulate the concerns and needs of the student population at large. An understanding of University structure, policies and procedures is preferred.
Student Representatives:
Resources:
University Council website - Members / Minutes / Meetings
Intercollegiate Athletics Committee
This is a position for a student with an understanding of the issues associated with intercollegiate athletics, i.e. NCAA regulations, fees, etc. VCU student athletes are represented on this committee, so the candidates need not be a participant in VCU athletics.
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Monroe Park Campus Honor Council
\r\nThis board hears the cases involving charges of academic dishonesty. The student will need to be available for training and will need to have a flexible schedule when cases are to be heard. An alternate is selected to assist the student representative if he/she is unable to attend the hearing.Honor Council Guidelines
University Hearing Board
This board hears the cases of persons charged with violating the University’s Rules and Procedures. The representative will need to be available for training on an as-needed basis as hearings are scheduled. An alternate is selected to assist the student representative if he/she is unable to attend a hearing.
Student Representatives:
(pending confirmation)
Resources:
Universtiy Hearing Board Bylaws - See Section V Subsection E
University Appeal Board
This board hears the appeals of the Rules and Procedures Board and the Academic Campus Honor Council. This board meets as needed.
Student Representatives:
(pending confirmation)
Resources:
University Appeal Board Bylaws - See Section H
Special Awards Committee
This committee is empowered by the Board of Visitors to review nominations for commencement speakers and honorary degrees, the Wayne medal and Presidential Medallion recipients. Students who are familiar with these awards are preferred.
Student Representatives: vacant
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Student Activities Advisory Committee
This committee, SAAC, is charged with providing advice and consultation to the staff within the University Student Commons and Student Activities on all matters related to the fair and equitable administration of Students Activities/University Student Commons offices, programs, services, and facilities as well as general discussion regarding the quality of student life on campus.
Student Representatives: Stephenie Howard
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Student Activities Advisory Committee
Student Media Commission
The SMC aims to provide a fair and equitable system of allocating VCU Academic Campus student activities fees to the student media serving the Academic Campus and to protect the First Amendment rights of student media as well as the rights of students who subscribe to the student media.
Student Representatives: Adam Uddin
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Executive Budget Committee
This committee concentrated on university-wide strategies, priorities and financial allocations. It recommends a biennial budget and as appropriate, an annual update to the university operating budget.
Student Representatives:
Resources:
Executive Budget Committee - Guidelines / Meetings / Minutes
Student Health Services Subcommittee
Sub-committee of the Executive Budget Committee that will evaluate budget and pricing structure as it relates to student health issues.\r\n\r\nStudent Representatives: Chelsea V. Shields
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Auxiliary Enterprise Subcommittee
Sub-committee of the Executive Budget Committee that will 1) Review the base budgets of all auxiliary enterprise programs (I.e. housing, parking, bookstore) over the next two years and make recommendations as to the appropriate base of level support; 2) Evaluate the level of operating reserves; 3) Identify E & G program receiving benefits from auxiliary enterprise and quantify the value of those services.
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Diversity Committee
Is charged with monitoring, reviewing and recommending to the provost changes to policies and practices that affect that university’s ability to provide equal opportunity and treatment, and to provide a supportive, nonhostile environment for its diverse populations of students, staff and faculty. The committee seeks to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations under affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.
Student Representatives:
Keia Watkins Zoe Redinger
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Recreational Sports Advisory Committee
Nineteen member advisory committee meets monthly during the academic year; advises and consults on matters related to the Siegel Center, Cary Street Recreational Complex, the Outing Rental Center, and other programs.
Student Representatives:
Alex Foxworthy Monica Motley
(pending confirmation)
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VCU Libraries Advisory Committee
The VCU Libraries Advisory Committee advocates the central role of the VCU Libraries in the academic enterprise and the University’s obligation to support fully that role. The Committee advises the Provost and the University Librarian, VCU Libraries, in areas related to library policy, planning, and operations:
- On the formulation of library policy in relation to allocating and prioritizing internal and external resources for instruction and research;
- On the allocation of library space;
- On the establishment of library hours;
- On the development of an overall library program advancing research and instruction for the institution as a whole.
Student Representatives:
Hanju Jeong
(pending confirmation)
Resources:http://www.library.vcu.edu/admin/fac/
University Substance Abuse Committee
conducting the biennial review of VCU’s AOD prevention programs to determine program effectiveness and provide recommendations for changes to the program if needed; and to ensure that the disciplinary actions described in university AOD policy ( VCU Alcohol and Drug Policy) are consistently and fairly enforced.
- submitting a report to the Provost that includes recommendations for strengthening VCU’s prevention programs and disciplinary procedures,
- assisting with the implementation of the approved recommendations by consulting with appropriate academic or administrative units,
- overseeing the VCU Alcohol and Drug Policy revisions as needed, with input from other university organizations, including the Faculty Senate, Student Government Association, and Human Resources,
- tracking progress toward the goals outlined in the ” Foundational Plan to Reduce Illegal and Harmful Alcohol and other Drug Use at VCU ” that addresses recommendations from the VCU Attorney General’s Task Force to reduce illegal and binge drinking on campus. The Foundational Plan was written in 1998 and approved by the Board of Visitors January 29, 1999. The committee reviews this plan annually and reports findings to the Provost.
Student Representatives: vacant
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Health Services Advisory Committee
This group is the administrative liaison between the student community and USHS. The members are staff, faculty, and students from both campuses. Responsibilities include selecting the insurance policy for sponsorship by the University and attendance at monthly luncheon meetings for discussion of issues related to USHS and health education.
Student Representatives:
vacant
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