Committees
Western is governed at all levels by a number of committees, councils,
boards, commissions and everything in between. At the highest level is
the University's Board of Trustees, who are appointed by the Governor.
Many of committees throughout campus (including the Board of Trustees)
include student representatives as Western is a university which
believes in shared governance. Below is a listing of University and AS
committees, more information can be found by contacting the numbers
listed. Student Representatives are usually nominated for appointment
by the AS VP for Academic Affairs at 360-650-3460.
There are also a number of committees with specific seats reserved for
Senators. These seats are filled each year by members of the Senate and
is a way for the Senate to keep in touch with what is happening at all
levels of the university.
University
Committees with Student Representatives
Academic and Faculty Committees with Student Representatives:
The following committees have at least 1 student member, unless
otherwise indicated. For further information regarding charges and
faculty membership, see the Faculty Senate website at
http://www.acadweb.wwu.edu
Academic Coordinating Commission (Senate), also known as ACC - 4
students
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. (Steve Ross - x4890
MS 9077)
Academic Technology Committee (Senate)
Shall make decisions on matters of computer service as related to
student access and availability within the university. Reports to the
Academic Coordinating Commission. (Gary Bornzin - x4918 MS 9118)
Admissions & Inter-college Relations Committee (ACC)
Shall make policy in matters of admissions and inter-college relations.
Reports to the Academic Coordinating Commission. (Karen Copetas,
Director of Admissions - x3440 MS 9009)
Committee on the Assessment of Teaching and Learning (ACC)
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. (Faculty Senate Office
- x3542 MS 9020)
Colleges Curriculum Councils (several)
Shall have jurisdiction over the undergraduate curriculum of the
various Colleges, Reports to the Academic Coordinating Commission. (See
Secretaries of each College, and Library).
General Education Requirements Committee (ACC)
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. (Rose Marie
Norton-Nader, Faculty Senate Office - x3542 MS 9020)
Graduate Council ñ 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. (Kirsti Charlton,
Graduate School - x3569 MS 9037)
International Programs Advisory Committee (ACC)
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. (Liz
Partolan-Fray, International Programs/Exchanges - x3298 MS 9046)
Senate Library Committee (Senate)
This committee is charged with the annual review of the Libraries'
strategic plans. It 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.
Student Academic Grievance Board
Established to hear and decide on cases initiated by students involving
academic grievances in curricula, unfair conduct, etc. Reports to the
university provost. (Renee Murray, Executive Secretary - x3240 MS 9002)
Student Publications Council
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. (Floyd McKay,
Journalism Department Chair, x3244 - MS 9101, or Kathie Loftin, Senior
Secretary - MS 9101)
Student Rights and Responsibilities Committee
Shall evaluate the university's disciplinary code and policies which
concern student rights and responsibilities. (Michael Schardein,
Judicial Officer, Office of Student Life, x3844 - MS 9019)
Student Technology Fee Committee (Academic Technology Committee, Senate)
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. (AS VP for Academic Affairs -
x3463 MS 9106)
Teacher Curricula and Certification Council (ACC)
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. (Bonnie
Drewes, Woodring College of Education - x3314 MS 9088)
University Judicial Appeal Board
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. (Michael Schardein,
University Judicial Officer - x7957 MS 9019)
University Planning Council (Senate) - 2 students
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. (John
Richardson- x3005 MS 9081)
*University General and Facilities Committees with Student
Representatives:
Athletic and Recreation Committee
Founded so that student recommendations can be made which are pursuant
to a defined institutional policy affecting all aspects of the athletic
and recreational programs. Reports to the University Services Council.
(Marie Sather, Campus Recreation Director - x3402 MS 9065)
Central Health and Safety Committee
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. (Gayle Shipley, Environmental Health & Safety - x6512 MS
9018)
Committee on Housing and Dining
A procedural advisory committee to the Director of University
Residences. Its additional responsibilities are to exist as a policy
advisory committee to the Business and Finance Council as well as the
University Services Council. Reports to the University Services
Council. (Kay Rich, Housing & Dining Director - x2971 MS 9195)
Counseling, Health, and Wellness Services Committee
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. (Anne Melo, Health Center - x7352 MS 9112)
Departmentally Related Activities Committee
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.
Drug Abuse Prevention Subcommittee
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. (Pat Fabiano, Prevention & Wellness Services -
x3074 MS 9039)
Emergency Response Planning Committee
Develop and update the universityís 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 groupís output and
recommend materials to the university president. Reports to the
university president. (Gayle Shipley, Environmental Health & Safety
- x6512 MS 9018)
Employee Training and Development Advisory Committee
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. (Carolyn Lawson, HR Training
& Development - x2942 MS 9051)
Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Concerns Committee
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 LGBTA Coordinator - x6120 MS 9106)
Parking Appeals Board
Established to hear and decide on cases involving alleged violations of
WWUís Parking Regulations. Reports to the VP for Business and
Financial Affairs. (Parking - x7402 MS 9098 or Erin OíReilly, AS
Board Office - x3460 MS 9106)
Sale of Alcohol Review Committee
(Formerly the Advisory Committee on the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages.)
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. (Kunle Ojikutu, Student Affairs - x2926 MS 9036)
Sehome Hill Arboretum Board
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. (Bill Managan, Physical Plant - x3077 MS 9121)
University Facilities Committee
Shall serve as an advisory committee to the Space Administration
Director on campus space allocation and related issues. (Judy Stanley,
Space Administration - x3230 MS 9031)
University Services Council
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. (Dr. Kunle Ojikutu, Asst. VP for Campus and
Community Affairs - x2926 MS 9036 or AS VP for Student Life - x2941 MS
9106)
Whatcom Transportation Authority Citizen's Advisory Panel
Serve as an advisor to the WTA Board and staff through representation
of the interests of the community. Provide advice on public
transportation services planning and coordination according to the
terms and requirements of the WTA. Attend and participate in other WTA
public involvement processes. Review and comment on local, state, and
national policies, programs and legislative actions which affect public
transportation services. Identify the needs of the community for public
transportation, provide leadership to create community understanding of
the needs, and advocate for improved public transportation services and
funding to meet those needs. A separate application must be submitted
to WTA. (Renee Zangari, WTA, 715- 4508)
Associated
Students Committees
Activities Council
Shall have jurisdiction over all matters concerning AS clubs, and
program funding and policy decisions made within AS organizations.
Reports to the AS Board of Directors. (AS VP for Activities x3736, or
Erin OíReilly, AS Board Office - x3460)
Administrative Services Council
Shall make recommendations on computers, typewriters, telephones, and
other support function equipment, software and technology (ie: FAX,
copiers, computer hardware, and software upgrades, etc.) to the AS
Board of Directors and AS Business Office Director. The following areas
will be included in the purview of this council:
Development and management of AS computer hardware and software
configurations and selection
Review and recommend requests for additional telephone lines and
instruments, a well as addressing any changes in the services offered
by the university
Monitor typewriter purchases and preventive maintenance program; and 4.
Make recommendation on new technology. Reports to the AS Board of
Directors. (VP for Business & Operations x3736 )
Budget Committee
Reviews the budget proposals of the AS organizations and activities and
establishes the operating budget for the next fiscal year. Responsible
for presenting the proposed AS budget to the AS Board of Directors by
the final board meeting of the year for approval. (AS Business Director
- x6112 or AS VP for Business & Operations, - x3736)
Campus Safety Committee
Acts as an advisory committee to the AS Board, the Central Health &
Safety Committee, University Police and University Residences.
Responsible for reviewing student input and concerns regarding campus
safety issues. Will make appropriate recommendations to the advisory
organizations after taking into account the actions desired by the
students. (AS VP for Student Life x2941)
Diversity Task Force
Establishes recommendations on campus issues of diversity to forward to
the A.S. Board of Directors. Provides a forum in which constituents can
foster awareness, express concerns and when necessary, act as a
grievance channel regarding A.S.-related diversity issues. (AS VP for
Diversity x3463)
Election Board
Makes decisions concerning the fairness of A.S. Election proceedings
through hearings regarding candidateís grievances. Judgments are
made according to the Election Boardís interpretation of the
rules and regulations outlined in the A.S. Election Code. Reports to
the A.S. Board of Directors. (AS VP for Business & Operations x3736
MS 9106 or AS Personnel Office Director x6113)
Election Code Review Committee
To review and recommend changes to the A.S. Election Code in order to
simplify and clarify the Code and the A.S. election process. To
encourage more professional campaigns, greater voter turnout, and
increase candidate and electorate participation in the election
process. Reports to the A.S. Board of Directors. (AS VP for Business
& Operations x3736)
Facilities and Services Council
Deals with the Associated Students' various services and facilities
(ie: Marriott, Lakewood, Viqueen Lodge, etc.). Reports to the AS Board
of Directors. (AS VP for Business & Operations - x3736 or Erin
OíReilly, AS Board Office - x3460)
Legislative and Community Affairs Council
To increase student involvement, formulate policies and positions of
the ASWWU relating to legislative activities, national affairs and
external affairs. Reports on policy decisions to the AS Board of
Directors through the AS Vice President for Legislative & Community
Affairs. (AS VP for Legislative & Community Affairs - x2941, or
Erin OíReilly, AS Board Office - x3460)
Promotions Committee
Develops strategies to promote the AS as an entity, as well as the
specific organizations within. Makes recommendations to the AS Board of
Directors regarding publicity and marketing, and funds promotional
tools with respect to the AS. (AS VP for Student Life - x2941)
Publicity Center Committee
Shall act as an advisory group to the AS Publicity Center Coordinator
and the AS Review Editor. Issues concerning prioritization of office
projects, story ideas, post-publication critiquing, personnel issues,
and budgetary needs shall fall within the purview of this committee.
Reports to the AS Board of Directors. (Publicity Center Supervisor -
x7281 or AS VP for Business & Operations x3736)
Transportation Advisory Committee - 1 Senator
To increase student involvement in the development, revision of ideas,
and promotion of an all-campus transportation pass program for WWU and
monitor all legislation concerning transportation and the possible
effects it may have on the Western community. Reports to the AS Board
of Directors through the VP for Legislative & Community Affairs.
(AS VP for Legislative & Comm Affairs x2491)
Bookstore Advisory Committee - 2 Senators
KVIK Advisory Committee - 1 Senator
Associated Students: Western Washington University
