Student Affairs Committee (SAC)

The SAC is responsible for matters relating to student affairs, their effect on the educational process, and the academic climate of the University, including items referred to in Sections 1.1d, 1.1f, 1.2e, 1.2f, 1.4, and 1.5 of the Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws.

Chair of the SAC

Jen Prue

Jennifer Prue

Senior Lecturer of Secondary Education • Program Coordinator, Secondary Education

Jennifer.Prue@uvm.edu

SAC Membership, Charge, and Meeting Schedule

Members of the SAC

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The SAC membership is composed of at least one member from each of the major academic units. A unit with more than 200 full-time eligible faculty members may elect one additional member. Members are elected for a three-year term, starting on July 1. The SAC membership also includes one graduate and one undergraduate student member designated by student governing bodies for a one-year term.

UnitNameTerm
CALSSteven Kostell2025-2028
CASMatthew Carlson2024-2027
CASScott Van Kueren2023-2026
CEMSKrisan Geary2022-2025
CESSJennifer Prue2025-2028
CNHSMargaret Aitken2025-2028
GSBTom Noordeweir2023-2026
LIBMolly Rogers2024-2027
LCOMAbigail Adler2024-2027
LCOMErin Tsai2023-2026
RSENRMichael McDonald2023-2026
Faculty Senate PresidentAbigail McGowan 
SGA  
GSS  

The Charge of the SAC

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The SAC is responsible for matters relating to student affairs, their effect on the educational process, and the academic climate of the University, including items referred to in Sections 1.1d, 1.1f, 1.2e, 1.2f, 1.4, and 1.5. It shall recommend policy with respect to honors programs, remedial programs, athletics, discipline, health service, placement, housing, student activities, etc. It shall include among its duties in-depth and ongoing review of University admissions and financial aid policies, including their relation to projected enrollments. This committee shall establish policy in matters related to general admissions standards and prerequisites, as referred to in Section 1.1d, and shall review, recommend and participate in formulation of admissions procedures. 

AY 2025-2026 Meeting Schedule

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The Student Affairs Committee generally meets on the first Thursday of the month from 8:30 - 10:00 AM* 

  • September 4, 2025
  • October 9, 2025*
  • November 6, 2025
  • December 4, 2025
  • January 8, 2026*
  • February 5, 2026
  • March 5, 2026
  • April 2, 2026
  • May 7, 2026

*October & January meetings will fall on the 2nd Thursdays of the Month this AY

SAC Annual Report to the Faculty Senate

Recent Approved Minutes and Agendas

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Visit the SAC SharePoint page to access recent approved minutes and agendas (UVM login required).