{"id":116,"date":"2026-02-02T21:28:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T21:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/student-government-association\/?page_id=116"},"modified":"2026-05-08T17:07:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T17:07:28","slug":"committees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/student-government-association\/committees\/","title":{"rendered":"Committees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"bannerheight650 hero-fww bpcc blockspacebottom overlay-image-container\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/student-government-association\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/05\/christmas_tree_group.jpg)\"><div class=\"smaller-banner\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 bpcc smaller-banner-image-container site-width\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/student-government-association\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/05\/christmas_tree_group.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgforsmallscrn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/student-government-association\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/05\/christmas_tree_group.jpg\"\/><div class=\"overlay-text-backdrop\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 overlay-contentwidth\"><div class=\"hero-purple-bg overlay-pos-ll overlay-attach  overlay-text-container\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\"><div class=\"overlay-headlineone\">Committees<\/div><div class=\"overlay-linkbuttons\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">WHAT ARE COMMITTEES, AND WHAT DO THEY DO?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Committees are groups of representatives charged with a specific function or an area of oversight. Student Government committees are organized by students&nbsp;to work on issues pertaining to specific facets of campus concerning students. Committee representatives can be students, faculty members, and staff members. While all senators need to be part of a committee, not all student&nbsp;committee members are necessarily senators. Any&nbsp;student can become involved in a committee,&nbsp;contact us if you are interested or just show up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Committees&nbsp;do a variety of things,&nbsp;including:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Planning events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research&nbsp;students\u2019 concerns&nbsp;and needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommend policy changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry forward new and existing initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create legislation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-accordion blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"\"><div class=\"panelcontainer nofirst\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS TEAM<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>We promote the Student Government&nbsp;Association through all forms of media including web, social media, press releases, newsletters, posters, Student Message of the Day, and&nbsp;any&nbsp;others.&nbsp;Tune in to our show on 90FM&nbsp;for an update on Student Government and issues pertaining to student life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UWSPStudentGov\">UWSP SGA Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow us&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/uwsp_sga\">Twitter<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uwsp_sga\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW COMMITTEE<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The Constitution Review Committee will meet every year and passively review the Student Government Association (SGA) Bylaws and Constitution. During odd years, the committee will actively review and make changes to all SGA governing documents. In the Fall of 2021, the Constitutional Review Committee will be reviewing all documents (Constitution, Bylaws, Judicial Bylaws, etc).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Constitutional Review Committee is made up of the Student Body President, Speaker of the Senate, Chief Justice, a Senator from each College (CLS, CPS, CNR, &amp; COFAC), and is chaired by the Executive Director.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">ESIC \u2013 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES COMMITTEE<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The Environmental and Sustainability Issues Committee writes legislation, educates the student body, and commits to fostering change and growth in the Stevens Point Area in order to create a more resilient campus and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, the committee has been working individual projects that focus on sustainability in the community and beyond. These include Sustainable Garden project planning, Divestment work, a Bike Share Program, planning for Sustainability Week, recycling and upcycling programing, Social\/Environmental Justice Coffee and Culture, as well as writing legislation for Plastic Bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bIf you are at all interested in discussing the above topics or have topics you think we should be addressing, please come and join us! We are open to all students, from all colleges. Sustainability pertains to every member of the campus community so active participation at our meetings is highly encouraged. If you have questions, please contact the director\/chair as listed above.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">INCLUSIVITY COMMITTEE<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The Inclusivity Committee reviews and creates policy dealing with inclusivity. They will review and advise University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point administration, faculty, and student body on any changes needed to policy or practices to foster a more inclusive campus. Other duties for this group are determined by the Chair and Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the initiatives this committee is working on include\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accessibility Tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indigenous Land Recognition Statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working to advise administration and faculty how to make our campus more inclusive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We are very excited about these projects and the impact they will have on campus!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">LAC \u2013 LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The Legislative Affairs Committee assist the Legislative Affairs Director in researching legislation at the local, state, and federal levels. They review and draft Student Government Association positions in the form of resolutions or letters on any legislation of concern to the Student Body of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The Committee assists the Legislative Affairs Director in promoting all elections, Student Government Association, local, state, and federal. During election years, they will serve as the Get Out the Vote (GOTV) committee. Other duties for this group are determined by the Chair and Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Topics to be discussed this school year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Looking over the legislative agenda for the upcoming year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Looking at the UW system budget<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lobby legislators to inform about UWSP issues and for students\u2019 rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contacting legislators&nbsp;to come to campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Supplemental Materials:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/sga\/Documents\/Draft%20Letter%20Example.docx\">Draft Letter Example<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/sga\/Documents\/Tips%20for%20Contacting%20your%20Legislators%20about%20Allocable%20Segregated%20Fees.docx\">Tips for Contacting your Legislators about Allocable Segregated Fees<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/sga\/Documents\/UWSP%20SIEO%20List%20of%20Student%20Organizations.pdf\">UWSP&nbsp;SIEO&nbsp;List of Student Organizations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">PAB \u2013 PARKING ADVISORY BOARD<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay by cell technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost of permits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retired faculty permit issue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing number of student-friendly parking locations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">PACSO \u2013 POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student Organization Application Process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Organization Awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy Upkeep project\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact us at student.life.affairs.director@uwsp.edu&nbsp;for more information!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">RULES COMMITTEE<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The Rules Committee sets and publishes the agenda for the Senate meetings 24 hours prior to each meeting. Preliminary hearings of all disciplinary actions and impeachment with the explicit exception of Executive Staff issues. Along with, handling the administrative removal of Senators. They review all applications for Senators or Student Interest Representatives seeking appointment. Be available to answer any questions an applicant may have prior to the applicant coming up for approval by the Senate. The committee reviews all legislation by standing committees and has the authority to decide whether the Bill shall be returned to the author, the committee, or placed on New Business. All amendments to governing document approved by Rules Committee shall be brought to Constitutional Review Committee as an informational item.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">SHAC \u2013 STUDENT HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The voting body of the Student Health Advisory Committee is the official representative body of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students on all matters concerning student health and wellness. This committee serves as an advisory committee to all relevant departments on matters concerning the seven dimensions of wellness: Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Social-Cultural, Career\/Financial, Environmental, and Spiritual. They represent students\u2019 interests in health and wellness policy-making to ensure the highest quality possible. This committee conducts a Survey of the Student Body every year to assess knowledge of health and wellness and\/or the services offered by the University. They promote the seven dimensions of wellness on campus and the departments that support these departments. Other duties for this group are determined by the Chair and Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working with Student Affairs Wellness Team to raise awareness for the Seven Dimensions of Wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducting a Student Health Services Survey to determine best practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborating with Counseling Center to prepare a positive psychology presentation for the residence halls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping to prepare and compile information for social media outreach for the Counseling Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducting Bystander Intervention Training for students across campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborating with the Dean of Student\u2019s Office to host a Sexual Assault\/Partner Violence Prevention event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">SLAC \u2013 STUDENT LIFE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The Student Life Affairs Committee reviews and advises on student life policy. They review and advocate for policy dealing with concerns regarding the student experience and student life here at UWSP. Other duties for this group are determined by the Chair and Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pink Week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bus Driver Appreciation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sexual Assault Awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College PADS and off campus housing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">SUFAC \u2013 SEGREGATED UNIVERSITY FEE ALLOCATION COMMITTEE<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>SUFAC is responsible for approving all allocable segregated fee distribution, review existing and new non-allocable allocation decisions made by NUFAS, approve any proposed inter-institutional fees, and passively review auxiliary fees budgets to ensure working knowledge. Within the allocable segregated fee distribution, SUFAC will make decisions on the modification of Student Organizations and Subsidy Departments budgets, as well as make decisions on SGA Reserve Accounts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">UCAPB \u2013 UNIVERISTY CENTERS ADVISORY POLICY BOARD<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The University Centers Advisory and Policy Board reviews and creates University Centers policy. They work with the University Centers community to address all stakeholders\u2019 needs as much as is possible. After passing through the legislative process, all policy decisions to be implemented are to be distributed to all members, areas directly affected, the Director of the University Centers, and to the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. Other duties for this group are determined by the Chair and Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>URS Space proposals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer Lab space and usage renewal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UCAPB Policy upkeep project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student support for Centers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">GREEN FUND<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Have an idea for a project that improves sustainability and lessens the environmental impact of campus?! You should check out the Green Fund!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each students pays $12 of their segregated fees into the Green Fund to go towards green and environmentally sustainable projects! Students are encouraged to apply for project funding as this fund is student funded, lead, and focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;If you have any questions, please send an email to <a href=\"mailto:sgaesadir@uwsp.edu\">sgaesadir@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The Academic Affairs Committee reviews and creates academic policy. They review and create policy dealing with student academic concerns and any further academic policy. Also, they review Course Evaluations for student reference twice a year. 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