Committees

Introduction to Committees

Each committee is led by a chair who attends Cabinet meetings to facilitate coordination among other committees. The chairs are elected or appointed and operate their respective committees in accordance with their bylaws to ensure effective functioning. These committees are responsible for implementing Senate legislation and also have autonomy within their budgets. Therefore, the committees are where you can witness the most dynamic and tangible efforts. If you’re interested in making a real impact and contributing to the Senate’s work, joining one of these committees is an excellent way to get involved and be a part of the action.

  • The Auditory creates surveys and shares relevant findings with the ASB and undergraduate student body, provides resources and research on the institution of the College, manages and maintains ASB’s archives, and conducts studies as authorized by the Senate’s vote.
  • The Campus Activity Board organizes campus-wide activities and supports students and student organizations wanting to hold events. CAB activities are always open to all undergraduate students! 
  • The Elections Committee holds elections for ASB Senate and Cabinet positions. It is responsible for recruiting candidates, publicizing election timelines, encouraging candidate campaigning, and tracking voter turnout and ballot results.
  • The Engagement & Outreach Committee shares information about ASB events and initiatives with the student body. It operates the ASB social media profiles alongside maintaining the LiveWhale website in conjunction with the Auditor. Beyond providing ASB publicity, it funds the New York Times subscription for undergraduates to utilize for their classes, leisure, or research. 
  • The Equity, Inclusion, & Justice Committee supports student-led diversity, inclusion, and social justice efforts on and off campus through grants, mutual aid, equity audits, and working collaboratively with the United Front (a collection of student unions/identity groups on campus).
  • The Finance Committee allocates the ASB Student Body Fee to support more than 130 student organizations. These student organizations include academic-centered organizations and student-run symposia, club sports, international and multicultural organizations, religious and spiritual organizations, special-interest organizations, and social justice and service organizations. FIN operates a limited appeals system for student organizations that are looking for additional funding that wasn’t met in prior allocation decisions. FIN focuses on appeals in the fall, while FIN orchestrates ASB Allocations in the spring.
  • The Health and Wellness Committeeworks to ensure that students receive effective support for mental health, while also addressing concerns related to public health within the LC community. The HWC coordinates events such as fun de-stress events, educational workshops, and support groups. The committee also publishes resource guides on mental health resources, sexual assault and harassment resources, and other public health services such as vaccination clinics.
  • The Student Academic Affairs Board is dedicated to enhancing students’ academic experience. SAAB offers free tutoring services provided by experienced student tutors who are passionate about helping their peers succeed. SAAB also provides grant funding for student research projects, which allows students to explore their interests and contribute to the academic community. SAAB works collaboratively to ensure that all students follow academic policies.
  • The Student Policy Advisory Committee examines ASB’s governing documents and protocols to ensure they are clear, consistent, and reflective of the student body’s values and needs. It also reviews schoolwide policies to amplify student voices and advocates for student needs and interests. SPAC works closely alongside Students Rights & Responsibilities (SRR) to ensure that the student code of conduct is up-to-date and inclusive of the perspectives of the student body.

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