What are Universitywide Committees?
Cal Poly students have the unique opportunity to be involved in the campus decision-making process. Throughout the academic year, students are appointed to committees and task forces that decide the direction of the University and student educational careers. Students interested in serving on a campus wide committee should contact the ASI Student Government Office, University Union, Room 202, 756-1291.
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| Academic Advising Council | |
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| The Academic Advising Council is responsible for, but not limited to: •Acting as an advisory group on issues, policies, and procedures related to advising across the campus, •Developing resources and workshops to promote better advising across campus; and •Coordinating and implementing the Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award. | |
| Members: | |
| Jesse Schwartz | 2009-2010 |
| Danielle Tucker | 2009-2010 |
| Advisory Committee on Workplace Violence | |
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| -The Advisory Committee on Workplace Violence is responsible for implementing and coordinating the Workplace Violence Prevention Program. | |
| Members: | |
| Megan Cleary | 2009-2010 |
| Athletics Governing Board | |
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| The Athletics Governing Board serves as an advisory body to the President, who has ultimate responsibility and final authority for the conduct of the intercollegiate athletics program. The Board will function as an oversight committee for athletics establishing policy and setting direction for such issues as the addition or elimination of sports, academic standards, gender equality and financial integrity. | |
| Members: | |
| Joe Ciesinski | 2008-2010 |
| Zach Grannis | 2008-2010 |
| Kelly Griggs | 2009-2010 |
| Carl Payne | 2008-2010 |
| Cal Poly Plan Steering Committee | |
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| The Cal Poly Plan Steering Committee is the university oversight committee that oversees the allocation of the academic fees (Cal Poly Plan and College-Based fee revenues) students are paying. | |
| Members: | |
| Kelly Griggs-ASI President | 2009-2009 |
| Carl Payne-UUAB Chair | 2009-2009 |
| Campus Dining Advisory Committee | |
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| The Campus Dinning Advisory Committee is to assist in evaluating the effectiveness of Campus Dining operations and to make recommendations on policy and major procedures for Campus Dining operations. | |
| Members: | |
| Wes Carlson | 2008-2010 |
| Ren Floyd | 2009-2010 |
| Campus Fee Advisory Committee | |
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| Provide advice to the president regarding proposals to change existing fee or establish new fees. | |
| Members: | |
| Kelly Griggs-ASI President | 2009-2010 |
| Jessica Patton-ASI Chief of Staff | 2009-2010 |
| Carl Payne-UUAB Chair | 2008-2010 |
| Kelsey Rugani-Chair of Board | 2009-2010 |
| Campus Planning Committee | |
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| Assist the President in the coordination, development, and control of the physical development of the campus. | |
| Members: | |
| Kelly Griggs | 2008-2009 |
| Campus Safety and Risk Management Committee | |
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| The primary function of this committee is to provide advice on policy matters to render the campus a safer place. | |
| Members: | |
| Sarah Storelli | 2009-2010 |
| CAP Ad Hoc Editorial Coordination and Review Committee | |
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| This committee has been formed to review the Campus Administrative Manual and make recommendation on revisions to the manual. 2 Academic Senate representatives. | |
| Members: | |
| *Vacant * | 2009-2008 |
| Commencement Committee | |
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| Reports to the President on matters concerning Graduation Commencement. | |
| Members: | |
| Katie Berger | 2009-2010 |
| Josh Lazarus | 2009-2010 |
| Committee on University Citizenship (CUCIT) | |
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| An ad hoc council whose members are appointed by the University President and charged with exploring issues and making policy recommendations on university citizenship at Cal Poly. | |
| Members: | |
| Kelly Griggs | 2009-2010 |
| Xander Pollock | 2009-2010 |
| Coordinating Committee on AIDS and HIV Infection (CCAH) | |
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| Charged with planning and coordinating a comprehensive educational program on AIDS and HIV related issues. | |
| Members: | |
| Jesse Schwartz | 2009-2010 |
| Disability Access and Compliance Committee | |
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| The mission of the committee is to discuss, monitor, and evaluate campus-specific issues relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). | |
| Members: | |
| Lorin Torbitt | 2008-2010 |
| Graduate Studies Committee (Graduate Students Only) | |
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| The coordination of graduate programs, recommendation of campus guidelines towards admission to graduate programs, and awarding graduate degrees will be accomplished by this committee. | |
| Members: | |
| Kristen Meier | 2009-2010 |
| Carl Payne | 2009-2010 |
| Inclusive Excellence Council | |
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| Function The Inclusive Excellence model, originated by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), is built upon the following principles: • In higher education, an excellent institution is an inclusive institution. • All students should have the opportunity to succeed. • All students benefit educationally from participating in a community where people differ from one another. • In order to be successful as citizens and workers, graduates must be prepared to live and work in a diverse world. • An inclusive community is characterized by mutual respect, a sense of belonging, and personal safety. | |
| Members: | |
| Nick Dindio | 2009-2010 |
| Sarah Prince | 2009-2010 |
| Instructionally Related Activites Advisory Committee | |
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| Advise the President regarding the allocation of the Instructionally Related Activities Fee revenues. | |
| Members: | |
| Tanner Bennett (CENG) | 2009-2010 |
| Lexi Louderback (OCOB) | 2009-2010 |
| Russell Noe (COSAM) | 2009-2010 |
| Tricia Rosas (CLA) | 2009-2010 |
| Intellectual Property Reveiw Committee | |
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| Function This committee is mandated under the University's Intellectual Property Policy. The committee is appointed by the President and reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The function of the Committee is to review and monitor University activities on matters relating to the administration of this policy, to review proposed changes to the policy, and to participate in the future development of the policy. The Committee also administers a review process for the allocation of the University's net proceeds from intellectual property. When necessary, the Committee reviews invention disclosures and other information to evaluate the University's contribution to the development of particular intellectual properties, In the event of disagreement among interested parties concerning interpretation or application of the Intellectual Property Policy, the Committee serves as the appellate body, advisory to the University President.President. | |
| Members: | |
| Kaitlin Spak | 2009-2010 |
| Landscape Advisory Committee | |
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| Charged with the ongoing assessment of the landscape of the campus and reporting to the Campus Planning Committee. | |
| Members: | |
| Ryan Santillan | 2009-2010 |
| Liberal Studies Committee | |
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| Provide guidance to the Liberal Studies Program and personnel. | |
| Members: | |
| Jessica Patton | 2008-2010 |
| Registration and Scheduling Committee | |
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| Evaluate present procedures, policies, and guidelines used in registration and scheduling of classes. | |
| Members: | |
| Jacob Alvarez | 2009-2010 |
| Josh Lazarus | 2009-2010 |
| Status of Women Committee | |
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| Address issues that concern women on campus. | |
| Members: | |
| Solomon Reda | 2009-2010 |
| Kelsey Rice | 2009-2010 |
| Student Campus Computing Committee (SC3) | |
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| To provide students with a reliable means for advocating and identifying their needs with respect to information technology. | |
| Members: | |
| Daniel Bays (CAFES) | 2008-2009 |
| Brian Biehl (CAED) | 2009-2010 |
| Eric Fong (CENG) | 2009-2010 |
| Michelle Khuu-Technical Clubs | 2009-2010 |
| Aaron Kroeger (CLA) | 2008-2010 |
| Jonathan Mahrt-Technical Clubs | 2009-2010 |
| Kelsey Monken (OCOB) | 2009-2010 |
| Michael Parikh - Chair | 2009-2010 |
| Emily Smith (ASI Representative) | 2009-2010 |
| Student Orientation Advising & Resources Committee | |
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| Formerly Summer Advising Program. Responsible for, but not limited to coordinating and implementing the Summer Advising Program. | |
| Members: | |
| Alicia Carney | 2009-2010 |
| Substance Use and Abuse Advisory Committee | |
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| An advisory committee to the President on campus substance use and abuse issues. | |
| Members: | |
| Kelly Griggs | 2009-2010 |
| Sustainability Advisory Committee (Formerly Resource Use Committee) | |
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| The primary function of this committee is to review, prioritize, and recommend conservation measures related to university policies and practices dealing with natural resource utilization. | |
| Members: | |
| Max Chellemi | 2009-2010 |
| Tyler Hartrich | 2009-2010 |
| University Committee on Committees | |
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| Oversee the operations, functions, and membership of all campus wide standing committees. | |
| Members: | |
| Kelly Griggs | 2009-2010 |
| University Diversity Enhancement Council | |
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| Advisory to the President on the general development and implementation of diversity enhancing policies. | |
| Members: | |
| *See Inclusive Excellence Council * | 2008-2009 |
| *See Inclusive Excellence Council * | 2008-2009 |
| University Planning and Budget Advisory Committee(Formerly Univ. Budget Advisory Committee) | |
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| Provides advice to the President on the relationship between long-range planning and budget development and the implications for academic programs, enrollment, facilities, operating budget and other resources. | |
| Members: | |
| Kelly Griggs | 2009-2010 |
| Carl Payne | 2008-2009 |