Purpose

The Committee shall serve as the means by which the ASUW formulates student philosophy and position concerning University scholastic and technological affairs to include academic policies, grading, class scheduling, faculty and course evaluations, student access to current technologies as they relate to education, quality of technology on campus, and other matters that affect the interests of students in their academic endeavors. The Committee shall also be responsible for formulating student philosophy and position concerning University issues with sustainability and will be annually charged with providing meaningful sustainability education, resources, and programming to students. 

Powers

The Committee shall consider and render recommendations to the Senate on all academic, technological, and sustainable matters referred to it by the Senate or the ASUW Steering Committee; further, this Committee shall serve as a forum and liaison to the Senate for any individual student or group of students who have a concern about their academic welfare and quality or accessibility of academic, technological, and sustainable services available at the University. The Committee shall also be responsible for regularly updating and maintaining the ASUW website in conjunction with the ASUW Secretary.

Composition

The Committee shall consist of a minimum of five (5) ASUW Senators, one (1) of whom shall serve as chairperson, and a minimum of three (3) ASUW Students-at-Large, with a minimum of one (1) being a Freshman Senator.. The ASUW Vice President shall appoint one (1) Executive Assistant to serve as an ex-officio on the committee.