University Senate Committees
2026 - 2027
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:
8/25, 9/29, 10/27, 12/8, 1/26, 2/16, 3/16, 4/27
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:
TBD
TBD
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:
3rd TUESDAY monthly
9:00 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:
A.S. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES :
Milan Rawls,
Jacie Foster,
Scarlett Walker,
Eric Krog,
Jhacob Blenman
FRIDAY, 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.
TUESDAY, Meet as needed
1:00p.m.
ZOOM
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:
8/27, 9/15, 10/15, 11/10, 12/8, 1/27, 2/9, 3/16, 4/13, 5/11
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:
1st FRIDAY monthly
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:
TBD
2nd TUESDAY monthly
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:
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:
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:
MONDAY, weekly
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
ZOOM or EBA-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:
THURSDAY, week after University Senate meetings
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:
TUESDAY, 1 meeting during Fall Semester
4:00 p.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:
2nd WEDNESDAY monthly
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:
2x a semester: 9/29/26, 11/10/26, 2/17/27, 4/21/27
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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.
2nd or 3rd THURSDAY of the month
9a.m. - 10 a.m.
ACA-110-CAL 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:
Monthly
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:
TBD
2nd TUESDAY monthly
2:00p.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.
Many Thursdays (but not all)
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.
TUESDAY (8/19, 9/25, 10/21, 11/18, 1/20, 2/24, 3/24, 4/21)
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lipinsky Suite (SSW 1608 or 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:
Every 2 weeks on THURSDAY
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lipinsky Hospitality Center SSW-1608
Student Learning Outcomes and Program Assessment Committee (SLOPAC)
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:
1st FRIDAY monthly
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
ZOOM
Sustainability Committee
This committee studies sustainability issues related to the campus and makes recommendations to improve sustainable practices.
CHAIR:
3rd FRIDAY monthly
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:
1st MONDAY monthly
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 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:
Weekly on FRIDAYS
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:
TUESDAYS, weeks without Senate/SEC
2:00 p.m.
ZOOM
University Senate Committee
The University Senate is where SDSU's major constituencies weigh in on an array of policy decisions. Senate members represent all areas of campus life and thus focus on issues that affect the University's general welfare---from curriculum to facilities, and from admissions to administrator reviews.
1st TUESDAY and THURSDAY monthly
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ZOOM
