Committees
Student Union Board of Directors committees play a vital role in shaping the services, facilities, and initiatives that impact the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø community. Each committee works closely with the Board to support decision-making and enhance the overall student experience. Committee involvement opportunities are open to all ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø students, whether you're a graduate student, transfer student, commuter, or first-year, there’s a place for you to get involved and make an impact.
Learn More About Each Committee:
Audit Committee
Purpose
The Audit Committee selects and recommends an independent certified public accounting
firm to perform the annual audit of Student Union, Inc. financial statements. The
committee meets annually with auditors and management to review draft audited financial
statements, executive summaries, and management performance, and reports findings
to the Board of Directors.
Membership
The committee may include non-SUBOD members but cannot include staff (including the
Executive Director, Associate Director of Administrative Services, or Accounting Manager).
It must remain separate from the Finance Committee.
- At least 1 student from SUBOD (voting)
- At least 2 additional SUBOD members (voting)
- Executive Director (non-voting)
- Associate Director, Administrative Services (non-voting)
- SUBOD Chair (non-voting)
Finance Committee members may serve, but must make up less than half of the committee, and the Audit Chair cannot be a Finance Committee member. Non-SUBOD members must be Board-approved.
Committee Chair
Appointed by the Board Chair and approved by the Board. The Chair reports findings,
presides over meetings, and ensures agendas and meeting logistics comply with open
meeting laws. In their absence, a designated voting member presides.
Term of Office
Voting members serve one-year terms beginning July 1 and may be reappointed.
Facilities & Programs Committee
Purpose
Recommends policies and procedures to the Board regarding the use of Student Union
facilities.
Membership
- At least 1 student from SUBOD (voting)
- At least 1 faculty/staff SUBOD member (voting)
- Executive Director (non-voting)
- Relevant full-time facilities staff (non-voting)
All additional members require Board approval.
Committee Chair
Elected by the committee and approved by the Board. The Chair reports recommendations,
presides over meetings, and ensures agendas and meetings comply with open meeting
laws. A voting member presides if the Chair is absent.
Term of Office
One-year terms beginning July 1 or the first Fall meeting. Members may continue for
additional terms.
Duties
- Support excellence in facilities, programs, and services
- Evaluate and provide feedback on proposed changes with fiscal responsibility in mind
- Develop forward-thinking programs, services, and facilities
Meetings - Held monthly or as needed, with at least one voting and one non-voting member present and an agenda item.
Personnel Committee
Purpose
Recommends policies and procedures addressing Student Union, Inc. employee concerns.
Membership
- 2 student Board members (voting)
- 2 non-student Board members (voting)
- HR representative (non-voting)
- 1 full-time staff member (non-voting)
- 1 student supervisor (non-voting)
- Executive Director (non-voting)
All members are approved by majority vote of SUBOD.
Committee Chair
Appointed by the Board Chair and confirmed by SUBOD. The Chair reports findings, presides
over meetings, and ensures agendas are created and posted at least one week in advance.
A voting member may preside in their absence if quorum is met.
Term of Office
All members serve one-year terms beginning July 1.
Duties
- Address employee concerns and recommend solutions
Maintain and update the Personnel Manual - Promote employee-focused decision-making
- Conduct the Executive Director’s annual review (in closed session; non-voting members excluded)
- Review student Board appointees (AS President must abstain if serving on the committee)
Finance Committee
Purpose
Reviews and recommends policies related to financial stability, including quarterly
financials, investments, risk management, the annual budget, and audit.
Membership
- At least 1 student from SUBOD (voting)
- At least 1 additional SUBOD member (voting)
- Executive Director (non-voting)
- Relevant full-time staff (non-voting)
- Additional members require Board approval.
Committee Chair
Elected by the committee and approved by the Board. The Chair reports findings, presides
over meetings, and ensures agendas and meetings comply with open meeting laws. A voting
member may preside if the Chair is absent.
Term of Office
One-year terms beginning July 1 or the first Fall meeting. Members may continue for
additional terms.
Duties
- Ensure financial stability aligned with organizational and university goals
- Recommend financial, budget, investment, and safety policy changes
- Review and recommend the annual budget
- Present annual audit results
- Approve unbudgeted expenditures from Local Reserves
Meetings
Held monthly or as needed, with at least one voting and one non-voting member present
and an agenda item.
Ad Hoc Bylaw Review Committee
Purpose
The Ad Hoc Bylaws Review Committee reviews the Student Union, Inc. Board of Directors
bylaws to ensure they remain accurate, clear, and aligned with the current needs of
the organization. The committee evaluates existing language, identifies areas that
may need clarification or revision, and recommends updates that support effective
governance, transparency, and consistency in Board operations.
The Ad Hoc Bylaws Review Committee reports its recommendations to the Board of Directors. Any proposed changes to the bylaws must be reviewed and approved by the full Board before being adopted.
Why Join a Committee?
Serving on a Student Union Board of Directors committee gives students the opportunity to learn more about campus operations, contribute to important discussions, and help shape spaces and services used by the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø community. Committee members can build leadership experience, strengthen communication skills, and participate in decisions that support student life.