There are seven standing committees which focus on specific
areas of the student experience ranging from academic policy
to social equity.
Academic
Affairs
About Us
The Academic Affairs Committee considers matters of student
interest in the areas of academic policy, curriculum, and
faculty-student relations, and recommends actions to the
Senate. One member, preferably the chairperson, attends the
Faculty Senate Curricular Committee meetings. They represent
student interests to campus committees pertaining to
Academic Affairs.
To find out more about the Academic Affairs Committee
visit us on the Lynx
or contact Committee Chair, Claire Longyear (clongyea@uvm.edu).
Diversity,
Equity, and Environmental Ethics (CODEEE)
About Us
The Committee on Diversity, Equity and Environmental
Ethics (CODEEE) is responsible for student interest in the
areas of racial and cultural diversity, social equity, and
the environment. They will consider and make recommendations
on issues pertaining to racial diversity, cultural
competency, and the health of the UVM community. CODEEE
shall consider and make recommendations on issues pertaining
to social equity, including but not limited to the status of
women; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered equity;
economic justice; accessibility for differently-abled
students; and socially responsible investment. They will
consider and make recommendations on issues pertaining to
UVMs environmental impact and sustainability; including but
not limited to renewable energy, ecological design and
stewardship, environmental health and the pursuit of the
Environmental University.
Presidential
Commissions
Comprised of various members of the campus community
ranging from undergraduate students to UVM administrators,
these are five separate groups that make recommendations
to President Fogel pertaining to the following topics:
Diversity and Inclusion; Racial Diversity; the Status of
Women; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Equity;
and Social Change.
To find out more about CODEEE visit us on the Lynx
or contact Committee Chair, Aya AL-Namee (aalnamee@uvm.edu)
Finance
About Us
The Finance Committee is responsible for considering and
making recommendations to the Senate on all proposed budgets
of SGA organizations. They organize and maintain all finance
documentation and legislation and consider all matters
concerned with Student Government financial affairs. The
committee meets weekly with clubs and organizations
requesting supplemental funding and allocates funds with the
SGA Treasurer.
Supplemental funding requests can be submitted on The
Lynx. Please open a second browser and log in to The
Lynx, then click
here for Supplemental Forms.
**Please note, you must submit your supplemental request
by noon on Monday for your request to be considered the same
week. Any requests submitted after noon on Monday will
be considered the following week.
For More Info:
To find out more about the Finance Committee visit us on
the Lynx
or contact Committee Chair, Elliott Asher.
Committee
on Legislative Action
About Us
The Committee on Legislative Action (COLA) serves as the
external student voice to the Burlington and the Vermont
community. They are responsible for improving relations with
the State of Vermont and the City of Burlington and will
communicate with the University Administration on matters
regarding relations with these entities. COLA serves as the
Co-Chair of the Community Coalition which meets once a month
and is comprised of students, city council members,
Burlington Police, UVM Police, landlords, non-student
residents, amongst others to address issues in the community
through open dialogue.
To find out more about the Committee on Legislative Action
visit us on the Lynx
or contact Committee Chair, Jordan Redell
(Jordan.Redell@uvm.edu).
Public
Relations Committee
About Us
The Public Relations Committee is responsible for ensuring
that the student body and UVM community are informed of the
activities of the Student Government Association. They
coordinate all Student Government publicity, including
student appointment positions, Board of Trustees selection,
Student Government elections, and resolutions and bills
passed by the SGA Senate to the appropriate persons and
locations. This committee conducts the Vermont Student
Opinion Poll (VSOP) at least once per semester on any
relevant issues currently being debated.
To find out more about the Public Relations Committee
visit us on the Lynx
or contact Committee Chair, Phoebe Fooks
(pfooks@uvm.edu)
Student
Action Committee
About Us
The Student Action Committee works on student concerns
surrounding athletics, arts and culture, student life, and
residential life. What is of interest to the UVM
students is of interest to Student Action. Student
safety, meal plan options, and student workers are all
issues Student Action has tackled this year. This
committee also works to communicate the collective interests
of the student body to the SGA in order to improve student
life. We've created the Tix-Me-Off feature to collect
your complaints and suggestions in order to best facilitate
that conversation between the SGA and the student body.
Resources
Tix-Me-Off
Have a coment or complaint? Let us know here.
To find out more about the Student Action Committee visit
us on the Lynx
or contact Committee Chair, Andrew Bowen
(Andrew.Bowen@uvm.edu)
Student
Activities Committee
About Us
The Student Activities Committee is responsible for
overseeing all activities related to SGA clubs and
organizations. They consider all requests for new club
recognition and submit them before the SGA Senate for
approval. This committee is responsible for monitoring SGA
organizations during meetings and events, and shall keep in
close contact with club officials to ensure that they are
running smoothly and correctly. They will investigate
student exclusions from participating in clubs and
violations of SGA or UVM policies. The Student Activities
Committee will decide on club recognition status and
disciplinary actions.
Resources
The Lynx
Your one-stop-shop for SGA Club Registration and
Information!
Code
of Conduct
Guidelines for clubs to stay in good standing with the SGA
For More Info:
To find out more about the Student Activities Committee
visit us on the Lynx
or contact Committee Chair, Adam Kaufman
(Adam.Kaufman@uvm.edu)
Non-Standing Committees
Election
Committee
About Us
The Elections Committee consists of four committee members
along with a Committee Chair. The Elections Committee must
be made up of Senators who are not running in the upcoming
election. The committee oversees and publicizes all SGA
elections including the First Year, Midterm,
Presidential/Vice Presidential, and Spring Senatorial
Elections. The Elections Committee is also responsible for
maintaining the Elections Rules and Regulations.
To find out more about SGA Elections contact uvmsga@uvm.edu. Or
contact the Election Committee Chair, TBD
Appointments
Committee
About Us
The Appointments Committee consists of the eleven
Executive Committee Members of the SGA, with the exception
of the SGA Treasurer and SGA Speaker of the Senate.
The committee is chaired by the SGA Vice President, and
charged with approving the Appointments Process, as well as
working with the Vice President to oversee the appointment
of new senators to the SGA Senate. This committee
meets at the discretion of the Vice President, and is also
responsible for conducting interviews with all selected
applicants, and formally nominating students to be confirmed
by the SGA Senate for open Senate positions.
For More Info:
To find out more about SGA Appointments contact Jack
Birmingham (jbirming@uvm.edu)
Constitution
Committee
About Us
The Constitution Committee is chaired by the Speaker of
the Senate Kevin Conlong (kevin.conlon@uvm.edu), and
includes the following membership: the SGA President
ex-officio, the SGA Vice President ex-officio, the SGA
Treasurer ex-officio and seven senators (one from each of
the standing committees). Essentially, the Constitution
Committee is responsible for knowing the Constitution,
upholding its content, researching and offering amendments
to the Senate.
