USM 37^th Student Senate Committees

Appointments Committee-The Appointments Committee exists to make recommendations regarding the appointment of Student Senators and At-Large Students to various Student Senate and University committees and boards.

Chair: Joe Cerny

Senate Seats: 3 At-large seats: 3

Constitutional Review Committee-The CRC exists to review amendments or additions to the Student Senate’s governing documents and to make recommendations regarding such matters to the full Student Senate. The CRC shall also periodically review existing Student Senate governing documents.

Chair: Molly Dolby

Senate Seats: 4 At-large seats: 2

Executive Committee-The Executive Board exists to conduct the business of the Student Senate between regular meetings and to facilitate the flow of business during the full calendar year. The Executive Board should meet regularly in order to discuss any and all matter which will be appearing before or have bearing on the Student Senate.

Chair: Alex Bresler

Senate Seats: Chairs of Senate, Finance, SAC, CRC

Finance Committee-The Finance Committee exists to research funding requests and makes recommendations to the Student Senate. It shall also act in an advisory capacity in other financial matters. The Finance Committee shall be responsible for the creation of the Student Government Association’s budget and its review in accordance with the Budget Process Statement of Policy.

Chair: Christopher Hopkins

Public Relations Committee-The PRC exists to create more awareness of the Student Senate and promote Student Senate activities and events. It shall also work in conjunction with the Appointments Committee to stimulate interest in various positions of student leadership within the USM community.

Chair: Tim Stoklosa

Senate Seats: 4 At-large seats: 2

Student Affairs Committee-The SAC exists to review and make recommendations regarding the University’s academic and administrative policies and/or procedures. The Committee shall also investigate any concerns referred to it by the Student Senate.

Chair: Julie Brewer

Senate Seats: 3 At-large seats: 3

Violations Inquiry Committee-The VIC exists to evaluate charges brought against any Student Senator or representative of a Student Senate entity which cannot appropriately be handled by the Personnel Review Board.

Chair: Molly Dolby