University Senate Committees | Student Govt.

University Senate Committees
2024 - 2025

SDSU University Senate is the university’s delegate assembly where faculty, administration, staff and students create policies that govern the campus community. They offer a range of committees to get current SDSU students involved. Have your voice heard.

Academic Policy and Planning Committee

The Academic Policy and Planning (AP&P) Committee reviews important issues such as new and changing academic policies, standards, and conducts. AP&P reviews concerns pertaining to faculty-student relations and other critical matters students should have a voice in.

CHAIR:

Pamela Lach

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Shaye Phung,
Nora Novak

Last TUESDAY of the month

2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Zoom

Bookstore Advisory Committee

The Bookstore Advisory Committee assists in facilitating the relationship between faculty and the SDSU Bookstore by reviewing campus store policies, textbook requisitions, sales data, and custom course packets.

CHAIR:

Iana Castro

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Pal Patel

TBD

In person

Campus Development Committee

The Campus Development Committee represents students in all deliberations and decisions regarding major aspects of campus construction and development. This committee reviews the Campus Master Plan and Five-Year Capital Outlay Program and proposes changes regarding campus development.

CHAIR:

Klara Peterson

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Victor Plunkett,
Daniel Frey

3rd TUESDAY

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Zoom

Campus Fee Advisory Committee (CFAC)

The Committee shall ensure that campus fees are established or adjusted in accordance with Executive Order 1102 and Trustees' policy.

CHAIR:

Katie Olivo

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Kat Hernandez, Tajuddin Henry,
Derrick Herrera, Vincent Lin,
Trinity Dang, Nick Felix,
Aliza Siddiqui, Luisa Estrada,
Lessley Martinez

Fridays every other week

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

ZOOM

Committee on Committees and Elections

The Committee on Committees and Elections submits to the Senate for confirmation nominees for members and chairs of Senate and Senate-appointed university committees as openings arise. The committee shall also fill vacancies that may occur in committees and inquire into the activities of committees to determine their continued usefulness.

CHAIR:

Pat Walls

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Carlie Scott

Meets as needed

TBD

Constitutions and Bylaws Committee

The Constitution and Bylaws Committee reviews and recommends changes to the University Senate's Constitution and Bylaws. The committee interprets text of Senate-approved documents and reviews the list of Senate and Senate-approved Committees and of the membership/functions of each.

CHAIR:

Arlette Baljon

8/27, 9/10,10/15, 11/5, 12/19.

10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

This committee shall review University-wide programs for the recruitment and retention of faculty, staff, and students and shall advise the administration regarding prohibited discrimination, equal opportunity, outreach, and related matters.

CHAIR:

Roberto Hernandez

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Ava Alvarado and Jacie Foster

1st Friday of the month

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Zoom

Environment and Safety Committee

The Environment and Safety Committee represents students on important matters relating to safety, health, and learning conditions in the campus environment. This committee explores matters that detrimentally impact the campus environment and learning conditions.

CHAIR:

Sridhar Seshagiri

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Cole Alan and Faith Ona

2nd Tuesday of the month

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

ZOOM

Faculty Honors and Awards

The committee's charge is the nomination of faculty to the following honors and awards: emeritus status, Senate Excellence in Teaching Award, Alumni Award for Outstanding Faculty Contribution to the University, SDSU Diversity Excellence Award, and such other honors and awards as the Senate shall designate.

CHAIR:

William Welsh

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Jesus Guzman

Meets as needed

TBD

Freedom of Expression Committee

The Freedom of Expression Committee provides advice regarding the regulation and management of campus activities and receives, evaluates, and advises the University President on complaints regarding freedom of expression activities.

CHAIR:

Jonathan Graubart

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Kat Hernandez, Daniel Frey,
Milan Rawls, Erin Rushing,
Anthony Quiroz

Meets as Needed

TBD

Zoom

General Education Curriculum Committee

The General Education Committee coordinates and reviews general education policies and courses. The committee also reviews and evaluates student learning outcomes assessment in General Education courses.

CHAIR:

Gregory Wilson

Monday

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Zoom or LH 253

Graduate Council

Representing the interests of the university in graduate affairs, the Graduate Council shall be responsible to the university administration, the Dean of the Graduate Division, the Senate, academic units, faculty members, and students. The university-wide jurisdiction of the Council shall derive from the President, the Senate, and the faculty.

CHAIR:

Tracy Love

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Lars Bjoerndal and Sara Etteha

1st Thursday of the month

2:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ZOOM

Honorary Degrees Advisory Committee

The Committee shall review nominators for honorary degrees forwarded from the President's office that have been received from the campus community and the Chancellor's Office. It shall evaluate the specific contribution made to SDSU according to general criteria established by the Board of Trustees.

CHAIR:

William Tong

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Kat Hernandez

Tuesday, 1 meeting during Fall 23

4:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Provost Conference Room

Instructional and Information Technology Committee

This committee develops and/or implements a long-range master plan for media resources and initiates recommendations for policy changes in instructional development and media systems at the campus and system levels.

CHAIR:

Frances Nedjat-Haiem

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

James Grier

2nd Wednesday of the month

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

ZOOM

Intercollegiate Athletics Council

IAC shall be an all-university advisory body to the President on varsity intercollegiate athletics.

CHAIR:

Sara Gombatto

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

MaryJane Destro-Vasquez

2xs a semester, TBD

TBD

ZOOM

International Affairs Council

The Council shall (a) recommend policies and procedures to enhance the university’s international activities, (b) shall identify existing involvement in international activities and related resource commitments, (c) report on funding programs and opportunities for external support of international activities, (d) shall identify needs for improvement and development, and (e) report annually to the Senate and administration.

CHAIR:

Cristina Alfaro and Erika Larkins

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Aliza Siddiqui

Second or Third Thursday of the Month

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

In Person or Zoom

Liberal Studies Committee

This committee consults with the College Deans and other senate committees to develop policy, programs, and curricular proposals concerning the Liberal Studies department. The student on this committee must be a Liberal Studies major.

CHAIR:

Chris Brum

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Olivia Van Winkle ,
Andrea Acuna

Monthly

TBD

In-Person/Zoom

Library Committee

The committee shall advise the administration and the Senate on the allocation of book and periodical funds and on library policies and programs and it may consider other matters relating to Library policy and planning.

CHAIR:

Timothy Tully

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Colin Thurrell ,
Sirmaj Singleton

Tuesday

1 p.m.

Zoom

President's Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC)

The President’s Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC) reviews the university budget periodically and makes recommendations to the President regarding budget proposals.

CHAIR:

Agnes Wong-Nickerson (Co-Chair) & William Tong (Co

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Kat Hernandez

Thursday (not every week)

2:00 p.m.

MH 3318

Senate Executive Committee

The Senate Executive Committee (SEC) considers all matters within the purview of the Senate. Thus, it is charged with formulating recommendations and opinions on Senate matters and either reports them directly to the Senate or refers them to one or more standing committees for further review.

CHAIR:

Dr. Nola Butler-Byrd

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Kat Hernandez

8/20, 9/17, 10/22, 11/19, 1/21, 2/18, 3/25, 4/22

2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

ZOOM

Staff Affairs Committee

As part of SDSU's shared governance philosophy, the Committee encourages participation of permanent SDSU/CSU employees in all related and appropriate matters concerning the interest of staff; such participation may include serving on both standing and appointed Committees.

CHAIR:

Pat Wells

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Noah Stuart

2nd Monday of the month

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

ZOOM

Student Grievance Committee

The Committee hears and seeks redress of student grievances concerning members of the faculty, administration, or staff, and then makes recommendations concerning disciplinary action.

CHAIR:

Stephanie Anderson

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Ethan Ho, Palni Bhatt,
Alexandra McMurrary,
Ashton Sophabmixay,
Scarlett Walker, Jake Basile

Thursdays, every two weeks

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ZOOM

Student Learning Outcomes and Program Assessment Committee

This committee provides oversight for student learning assessment, evaluates Student Learning Outcome assessment plans for General Education courses and for all degrees (including programs that are accredited by external agencies), and proposes changes in policy related to Student Learning Outcomes.

CHAIR:

Kim Twist

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Clara Shim and Noor Shatara

1st Friday of the month

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

ZOOM

Student Media Advisory Committee

Not Active

CHAIR:

TBD

Sustainability Committee

This committee studies sustainability issues related to the campus and makes recommendations to improve sustainable practices.

CHAIR:

Erlinde Cornelis

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Rylie Ridpath and Maya Gerassi

3rd Friday of the month

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

State Suite (Student Union) or Zoom

Undergraduate Council

The Undergraduate Council provides oversight of an integrated approach to undergraduate excellence at SDSU, recommends new policies for the Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement as well as changes to existing policy and supervises specific University-wide undergraduate programs such as, but not limited to, the Undergraduate Writing and Graduation and Retention Subcommittees.

CHAIR:

Joanna Brooks

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Aadi Bery

1st FRIDAY monthly

2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ZOOM

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

This committee represents students in all matters pertaining to the undergraduate curriculum proposals to include additions, deletions and changes), with special consideration to items of an interdepartmental of University-wide interest.

CHAIR:

Marie-Eve LaChance

Friday

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

ZOOM

University Resources and Planning Committee

University Resources and Planning reviews the allocation of resources, primarily in regards to funding. This committee acts as the decision making body for all issues pertaining to, but not limited to, budgets, allocations of facilities and positions, and allocation of special funds.

CHAIR:

Brian Hentschel

A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Ida Pountney and Andy Lopez

Tuesdays, weeks without Senate/SEC

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

ZOOM