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This committee, appointed by the president, shall identify safety problems on campus and recommend solutions to minimize the University’s exposure to risks, losses, and liabilities. The committee consists of the manager of Environmental Health and Safety (chair), the associate provost of Student Affairs, the director for Risk Management and Safety, the director of Public Safety, a representative of the Physical Plant, a representative of Housing and Residence Life, a representative of Human Resources, a representative of Staff Council, a representative of the Administrative Senate, a faculty member, and a student. Additional University staff may be asked to serve upon the recommendation of the chair.

2021-22 Members

Appointed by the president, the Space Committee reviews the space needs of the University community and determines how space will be utilized. The committee is chaired by the director of Facility Operations and Planning and is comprised of the provost and vice presidents. Non-voting members of the committee include the executive director of Outreach and Engagement; the assistant provost for Academic Affairs; the registrar; the chief information officer; the assistant treasurer; the director of Procurement Services; the director of Special Events; and the design associate.

2024-25 Members

The Staff Council is the representative body of the support staff, composed of elected members representing various departments of the University. The Staff Council serves in an advisory capacity to the administration. The University president or a designee serves as an ex officio non-voting member of the council.

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This committee, appointed by the president, was established to aid disabled students in their college experiences. It advises the director of Counseling on ways to ensure provision of reasonable and appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities and makes recommendations for the removal of social, academic, and structural obstacles. The committee consists of the manager of Disability Resources (chair), the assistant coordinator of Disability Resources, the University architect, two administrators, two faculty members, and two students recommended by the Student Government Association. Additional University staff and students may be asked to serve upon the recommendation of the director of Counseling.

2021-22 Members

The committee, appointed by the president, advises and assists the director of Student Financial Assistance in establishing guidelines and operating policies and procedures. The committee reviews and advises on financial assistance programs and hears academic progress appeals. This committee consists of the director of Student Financial Assistance (chair), two faculty members, two administrators, and two students.

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The Ã山ǿ¼é Student Media Advisory Board, appointed by the president, is an independent panel of students, faculty, staff and others that meets as needed during the school year to oversee and advise certain areas of the student media operation. The Board establishes criteria for the creation, operation, and distribution of all university-sanctioned student media; reviews and evaluates their financial operation; selects and/or removes student editors/managers of student media; provides a forum for discussion and resolution of issues, problems, and complaints related to student media; and establishes and enforces standards of responsible journalistic behavior for staff of student media. The Board also provides support, guidance, and mentoring to all university-based student media in the effective and professional conduct of their operations. The Board consists of the department of Communication and Media or designee (chair); dean of College of Liberal Arts; an administrator from Student Affairs selected by vice president for Student Affairs; an administrator from University Marketing and Communications; a representative from Finance and Administration; three faculty members appointed by Faculty Senate for a three-year term; two media professionals from outside the University community (one should be a graduate of Ã山ǿ¼é who works in local media) for a three-year term; one student representative for a two-year term from each university-sanctioned media organization (these members should not be members of the student organizations’ leadership teams); and faculty advisors and student editors/managers for all university-sanctioned student media will serve as non-voting members.

2024-25 Members

This committee, appointed by the president, reviews the effectiveness of drug and alcohol programs at the Ã山ǿ¼é as required in "The Drug-Free Schools and Community Act Amendment of 1989" (Public Law 101-226). This committee monitors the effectiveness of the drug and alcohol policies as related to appropriate sanctions and education, referral, and rehabilitation programs and makes appropriate reports and recommendations to the president on at least an annual basis. A comprehensive biennial review of the effectiveness of the program and a report prepared for the U.S. Department of Education are mandated by federal law. The committee consists of the dean of students and assistant director of Human Resources as co-chairs; the director of Counseling and Psychological Services; assistant programming director of Student Wellness; director of Religious Life; director of Center for Campus Life; director of Public Safety; a representative from Athletics; a representative from Housing and Residence Life; a representative from the Multicultural Center; a representative from International Programs and Services; and a representative from Office of Institutional Analytics.Ìý Staff Council, Administrative Senate, Faculty Senate, and Student Government Association may be asked as necessary to solicit input provided by constituents of those governing bodies. Information Technology and University Communications could be consulted regarding notifications.

2023-24 Members

Appointed by the president, the Traffic Appeals Committee reviews and resolves traffic appeals filed by faculty and staff. The committee consists of the chair, a faculty representative, a representative of Administrative Senate, and a representative of Staff Council. The chair is appointed by the president.

2024-25 Members

The University Athletics Council (UAC), appointed by the president, is charged with considering issues related to the oversight and development of intercollegiate athletics at the Ã山ǿ¼é. The Council serves in an advisory capacity to the president, athletic director, and University administration. The University Athletics Council shall consist of the chair, one faculty representative from each academic college, one faculty member appointed by the Faculty Senate, the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), the Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee (ADID), one coach for female sports, one coach for male sports, the director of Admissions (or appointee), the registrar (or appointee), the director of Student Financial Assistance (or appointee), one appointee from Business Office, one alumnus/alumna, one Ã山ǿ¼é Varsity Club representative, and two student-athletes, one male and one female. All of these appointees will be voting members. The chair of the Council will be appointed by the president. Ex officio, non-voting members: the vice president and director of Athletics (AD), the Senior Woman Administrator (SWA), the Senior NCAA Compliance Coordinator, the director of Compliance, the past Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR), the director of Academics and Support Services for Students and the vice president of Development (or appointee).

2024-25 Members

Chaired by the director of University Core Curriculum, the Council consists of an elected representative and alternate from each academic college, plus one additional elected representative and alternate from the College of Liberal Arts and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education who serve two-year staggered terms. A student member and alternate will be selected each spring to one-year renewable terms by the associate provost for Academic Affairs upon nominations submitted by the Student Government Association. The associate provost for Academic Affairs serves as an ex officio member. The Council reviews proposals and approves practices regarding the University Core Curriculum.

2021-22 Members

The Volunteer Advisory Council oversees and assists the Volunteer Ã山ǿ¼é program. The members of this council create new or improved recognition ideas, program promotion, and volunteer recruitment and retention. The council meets four times per year. Council members are nominated by existing members and elected at the annual meeting in June.

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The Wellness Committee, appointed by the president, serves as an advisory committee to the director of Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness (co-chair) and the director of Human Resources (co-chair), recommending University programs, initiatives, and events to support student and employee wellness. Additional committee members include the benefits manager; program coordinator of Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness; a faculty member from the College of Health Professions with a wellness-related specialization; and a minimum of five other members including one additional faculty member, one administrator, one support staff member, and two students. The administrator is recommended by the Administrative Senate. The support staff member is recommended by the Staff Council. Student representatives are recommended by the Student Government Association for a one-year term. Other members are appointed by the president. Non-student members serve staggered three-year terms.

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