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The Traditions and Student Outreach Committee will be responsible for strengthening relationships between the First-Year Senate and the broader University community. The Committee shall coordinate outreach to individual students, student organizations, and other campus groups to promote awareness of the First-Year Senate, ASUW programs, available student resources, and opportunities for student involvement.
View Committe InfoThe Steering Committee will be responsible for coordinating the legislative and administrative work of the First-Year Senate. The Committee shall review legislation and other matters brought before the First-Year Senate and refer those matters to the appropriate committee for further consideration. The Committee shall assist in developing meeting agendas, coordinating committee activities, and ensuring that projects and legislation move efficiently through the First-Year Senate.
The Procedures Committee will be responsible for reviewing and maintaining the governing documents, rules, and procedures of the First-Year Senate. The Committee shall regularly review the First-Year Senate Constitution, Bylaws, and other governing documents and recommend amendments when changes are necessary to improve the operation of the body.
The Student Affairs, Advocacy, and Policy Committee will be responsible for identifying and investigating issues affecting first-year students and the broader student body. The Committee shall coordinate with individual students and student organizations to gather opinions and concerns regarding University policy, administration, campus services, and other matters associated with student life. The Committee shall investigate those concerns and work to represent student perspectives throughout the policy and decision-making process.