Associated Students • Western Washington University

ACADEMIC COORDINATING COMMISSION

(AS VP for Academic Affairs + 3 at-large)

Shall have jurisdiction over all matters relating to the university's academic programs; such as curriculum, teaching load, and the general university catalog. Reports to the Faculty Senate. (ASVP.Academics@wwu.edu, 650-2941, MS-9106)

ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

(1 at-large)

Shall make decisions on matters of computer service as related to student access and availability within the university. Reports to the Academic Coordinating Commission. (ASVP.Academics@wwu.edu, 650-2941, MS-9106)

ADMISSIONS & INTER-COLLEGE RELATIONS COMMITTEE

(2 at-large)

Shall make policy in matters of admissions and inter-college relations. Reports to the Academic Coordinating Commission. (ASVP.Academics@wwu.edu, 650-2941, MS-9106)

CAMPUS DINING COMMITTEE

(1 at-large)

Advises the director of University Residences and the University Dining Services resident director manager on matters concerning service from residential, retail and catering programs. The committee broadly represents the campus community providing comment on the quality of existing services and responds to new initiatives. Members may act as an appeals board concerning exceptions to the campus catering guidelines. (ASVP.Life@wwu.edu, 650-3736, MS-9106)

CAMPUS RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(AS VP Student Life + 2 students: 1 RHA Representative & 1 Spot Club President or designee, & 5 at-large)

Shall provide an opportunity for student, faculty and staff involvement in the future direction of Campus Recreation. The following areas will be included in the purview of this council: 1. Serve in an advisory capacity to the Department of Campus Recreation in ways of reviewing and recommending policies and programs for continued development of the Recreation Center; 2. Be a sounding board for ideas/suggesting proposed by the Campus Recreation staff and users of the facility; 3. Promote activities and events sponsored by Campus Recreation Services; 4. Serve as Residence Floor liaisons to Campus Recreation Services; 5. Advise staff of improvements and additions and solicit input for improvements; 6. Advise in developing the Campus Recreation Services fiscal budget request, fees and facility use; and 7: Have the responsibility of proposing to the Board of Trustees and University Administration the program priorities and budget levels for the mandatory Student Recreation Fee and the portion of program budgets that are funded by this fee. Reports to the AS Board of Directors through the VP for Student Life. (ASVP.Life@wwu.edu, 650-3736, MS-9106 )

CENTRAL HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE

(1 at-large)

Promotes and enhances the safety and health of the students, employees and visitors present on the campus, in the university facilities, or engaged in university-sanctioned activities. Reports to the university president. (ASVP.Life@wwu.edu, 650-3736, MS-9106)

COMMITTEE ON THE ASSESSMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

(1 at-large)

Shall advise and assist the Director of the Office of Institutional Assessment and Testing and the Director of the Center for Instructional Innovation. Provide a liaison function between university faculty, the two centers, the University Writing Program, and other ACC committees. Shall also identify and recommend annual priorities for assessment studies and summarize and disseminate evaluation findings from innovations studied through the Center for Instructional Innovation. Reports to the Academic Coordinating Commission. (ASVP.Academics@wwu.edu, 650-2941, MS-9106)

COUNSELING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES COMMITTEE

(2 off-campus students)

Reviews the operation of the Counseling, Health and Wellness Centers. Includes reviewing the budgetary allocations and the funding mechanisms for these centers, and recommending changes in revenues and expenditures within the centers. Requirement of 1 student with children, 1 without children. Reports to the University Services Council. (ASVP.Life@wwu.edu, 650-3736, MS-9106)

DEPARTMENTALLY RELATED ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

(1 non-affiliated student)

Responsible for developing criteria for areas needing funding, and to assess and prioritize funding to those areas. Further responsibilities include reviewing budget proposals and to recommend allocations of student service and activities fees, establishing policies in regard to 160 funds on behalf of the represented areas, and providing a source for response to student concerns. Reports to the University Services Council. (AS.President@wwu.edu, 650-3265, MS-9106)

DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(1 at-large, preferably w/ disabilities)

In support of the university's continued commitment and efforts, the committee serves to improve accessibility by advising Western on disability matters; making recommendations in regard to policy, procedures, capital projects and programs; and addressing other disability-related issues that may arise. (ASVP.Diversity@wwu.edu, 650-3463, MS-9106)

DIVERSITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD COMMITTEE

(2 at-large)

The award is intended to recognize individuals, departments, organizations or community members who have distinguished themselves in efforts that have enhanced diversity and multicultural understanding at WWU. The committee, comprised of faculty, staff and students, will screen all nominations and make a recommendation to the President in spring quarter. (ASVP.Diversity@wwu.edu, 650-3463, MS-9106))

DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION SUBCOMMITTEE

(1 representative from the A.S. Drug Information Center)

Reviews the directions for drug prevention efforts for students, faculty, and staff. Reviews the evaluation strategy and instrumentation to measure the effectiveness of outcomes of campus-wide programs and services. Reviews the activities of each responsible organizational unit for compliance with the Drug-free Schools Act of 1989. Makes recommendations to the Central Health & Safety Committee, which are then taken to the VP for Business & Financial Affairs and the VP for Student Affairs. (ASVP.Life@wwu.edu, 650-3736, MS-9106)

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING COMMITTEE

(1 at-large)

Develop and update the university's response plan within the framework set up by the Emergency Response Plan, the Emergency Operations Plan and with direction provided by the President and Vice Presidents. Establish working groups to develop and update specific response guidelines. Review each working group's output and recommend materials to the university president. Reports to the university president. (ASVP.Life@wwu.edu, 650-3736, MS-9106)

EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(1 at-large)

The primary functions of the committee shall be to assist in the identification and appraisal of program needs, to develop a training policy and the university training plan, to evaluate requests for training from groups and/or individuals, and to respond to questions regarding interpretation and application of the training policy. The committee advises the Staff Training Coordinator on budget expenditures related to staff development programs. (ASVP.BusOps@wwu.edu, 650-2941, MS-9106)

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD

(2 at-large, affiliated with WCE, FC, CBE, CFPA or Huxley)

To review the nominations and designate two faculty members to receive this annual teaching award. Nominations are solicited from alumni, students and faculty members. (ASVP.Academics@wwu.edu, 650-2941, MS-9106)

GAY, LESBIAN, AND BISEXUAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE

(4 students, appointed through AS L.G.B.T.A.)

Responsible for assuring that the rights of gays and lesbians are honored, that support for educational programming and activities exists and that a university environment exists which allows them to maximize their success as students. (AS.ROP.LGBTA@wwu.edu, 650-6120 or AS.Diversity@wwu.edu, 650-3463, MS-9106)

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS COMMITTEE

(2 at-large)

Shall identify and explain the goals of general education as well as develop programs for achieving those goals. To review and approve/disapprove of proposals for changes in general education, especially General University Requirements. To work with academic units to identify good practices in general education and to encourage their use. Reports to the Academic Coordinating Commission. (ASVP.Academics@wwu.edu, 650-2941, MS-9106)

GRADUATE COUNCIL

(3 graduate students)

Shall have jurisdiction over all graduate school curricula and degree programs; which includes the approval of all graduate program courses and the standards for awarding of all graduate degrees granted by WWU. Reports to the Academic Coordinating Commission. (ASVP.Academics@wwu.edu, 650-2941, MS-9106)

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(1 at-large)

Recommends to the ACC guidelines for proposing courses and programs to be offered outside the United States. To evaluate and make recommendations concerning proposals from all Colleges of WWU for courses and programs to be held outside the U.S. To advise the Director of International Programs and Studies on all matters relating to Foreign Studies. Reports to the Academic Coordinating Commission. (ASVP.Academics@wwu.edu, 650-2941, MS-9106)

PARKING APPEALS BOARD

(4 at-large)

Established to hear and decide on cases involving alleged violations of WWU's Parking Regulations. Reports to the VP for Business and Financial Affairs. (ASVP.Life@wwu.edu, 650-3736, MS-9106)

PETER J. ELICH -EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARDS COMMITTEE

(2 at-large, affiliated with the colleges of Human. & Social Sciences and Science & Technolgy)

To review the nominations and designate two faculty members to receive this annual teaching award. Nominations are solicited from alumni, students and faculty members. (ASVP.Academics@wwu.edu, 650-2941, MS-9106)

RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(1 at-large)

Advises the director of University Residences on matters concerning the campus residential community as they relate to student development and in reviewing the mission of the department, the philosophy of the residential program and long range plans. Will also assist in developing initiatives to support student success, leadership development, learning communities, new student experience and academic advising. Reviews and recommends policies and significant procedures affecting student housing on campus. (ASVP.Life@wwu.edu, 650-3736, MS-9106)

SALE OF ALCOHOL REVIEW COMMITTEE

(2 at-large)

Reviews written proposals for Sale of Alcoholic Beverages submitted to the VP for Student Affairs/Dean for Academic Support Services. The committee makes recommendations regarding the approval of the proposals, including detailing any modifications necessary to ensure appropriate compliance with policies. Reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs. (ASVP.Activities@wwu.edu, 650-3463, MS-9106)

SEHOME HILL ARBORETUM BOARD

(1 at-large)

To create, develop and operate an arboretum on Sehome Hill in the city of Bellingham. To that end, the Board shall prepare and update long range development plans, provide the operational structure and be responsible for the administration of the arboretum in accordance with Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement between the City of Bellingham and WWU. (ASVP.Legislative@wwu.edu, 650-3736, MS-9106)

SENATE LIBRARY COMMITTEE

(1 at-large)

Charged with the annual review of the Libraries' strategic plans. The committee advises and reports to the Faculty Senate and Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs on the Libraries' future directions, including such matters as collections, services, automation, communications within the university community, and adequacy of the Libraries' resources. Assists the campus community in devising and implementing policies and procedures for enhancing student's information skills and periodically report on those initiatives to the Faculty Senate. (ASVP.Academics@wwu.edu, 650-2941, MS-9106)

SERVICES & ACTIVITIES FEE COMMITTEE

(8 students, designated by area)

Will evaluate existing and proposed programs and program priorities each year, propose the level of services and activities (S&A) fees assessed upon WWU students, and propose the distribution of S&A fees among student activities and programs. The committee will submit its budget recommendations and program priorities to the Board of Trustees for approval. (ASVP.BusOps@wwu.edu, 650-2941, MS-9106)

STUDENT ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE BOARD

(6 undergraduate and 6 graduate students)

Established to hear and decide on cases initiated by students involving academic grievances in curricula, unfair conduct, etc. Reports to the university provost. (ASVP.Academics@wwu.edu, 650-2941, MS-9106)

STUDENT PUBLICATIONS COUNCIL

(VP for Activities + 2 at-large)

Functions as the policy-making board of each authorized student publication. It shall set general policies including name, objective frequency, and method of publication. This specifically excludes daily editorial and operational decisions as to the conduct of each publication. Reports to the university president. (ASVP.Activities@wwu.edu, 650-3463, MS-9106)

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES COMMITTEE

(3 at-large, one a grad student)

Shall evaluate the university's disciplinary code and policies which concern student rights and responsibilities. May recommend changes in policy concerning student rights & responsibilities. (AS.President@wwu.edu, 650-3265, MS-9106)

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY FEE COMMITTEE

(AS VPs for Academic Affairs and Campus & Comm. Life + 2 at-large)

Shall review all plans for allocation of the student technology fee. Any plan, upon committee decision, will be forwarded to the university president for final allocation decisions. (ASVP.Academics@wwu.edu, 650-2941, MS-9106)

TEACHER CURRICULA & CERTIFICATION COUNCIL

(3 students currently enrolled in a teacher's ed. program; one a grad student)

Shall have jurisdiction over teacher education curricula, teacher certification programs, and professional preparation programs proposed by certification consortia in which the university participates. To provide interaction among the units of WWU engaged in teacher preparation. Reports to the Academic Coordinating Commission. (ASVP.Academics@wwu.edu, 650-2941, MS-9106)

UNIVERSITY JUDICIAL APPEAL BOARD

(3 at-large students & 3 alternates)

Shall review the hearing and sanctions of the University Judicial Officer in the event a student appeals an action taken against him/her. The appeal process is set to determine specific points and not simply to provide a second hearing for the case. (AS.President@wwu.edu, 650-3265, MS-9106)

UNIVERSITY PLANNING COUNCIL

(2 at-large)

Works in coordination with the Faculty Senate. Is responsible for the formation of policy in all aspects of university planning, the review (on an annual basis) of the Roles and Missions Statement for Western Washington University, and to recommend institutional goals and objectives for implementation. Reports to the Faculty Senate. (AS.President@wwu.edu, 650-3265, MS-9106)

UNIVERSITY SERVICES COUNCIL

(AS VP for Campus & Comm. Affairs + 3 at-large)

This committee is charged with overseeing all student-oriented committees (Housing & Dining, DRAC, Counseling, Health, and Wellness Services Committee, etc.). Reports to the Associated Students Board of Directors. (ASVP.Life@wwu.edu, 650-3736, MS-9106)

WTA CITIZEN'S ADVISORY PANEL

(1 at-large)

Serves as advisors to the WTA Board and staff through representation of the interests of the community. Provides advice on public transportation services planning and coordination, according to the terms and requirements of WTA. (ASVP.Legislative@wwu.edu, 650-3736, MS-9106)

For a list of committees that are now inactive, please contact the AS Board Office, 650-3460.