ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

The purpose of the committee is to advise the EWU president on policies regarding the intercollegiate athletic program of the university.  The general responsibilities of the committee include: a). recommend policies, options, and/or policy alternatives involving the intercollegiate athletic  program  to  the  university  president;  b).  monitor  budgeting,  funding  and  financial activities within intercollegiate athletics and make recommendations relative to prioritization of fund expenditures; c). review implementation of athletic program policies; d). conduct an annual review of student athlete welfare issues; e). review tutoring, orientation and academic progress monitoring as part of the three-year Academic Support Services Review required by NCAA Operating Principle 2.2; f). monitor and recommend policies regarding the intercollegiate athletic program-e.g. athletes' safety and welfare; academic standards' and progress for athletes; academic integrity review process; gender equity; and plans for improvement.

Student Membership: One (1) minority student athlete or student from an under-represented group, annual term.

Students Appointed: 0

BOARD OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

The Board of Student Publications (BSP) serves as the governing body of the student newspaper, The Easterner. This board shall be responsible for the employment of the editor and business manager of The Easterner and shall establish policies and job descriptions concerning said employees.  Additionally, they shall set general policies concerning the paper, including the frequency and method of publication and shall work with the editor and business manager to establish budgets and financial business goals of The Easterner. The Board is also responsible for establishing polices for handling complaints from readers and handling personnel issues relating to the newspaper staff.

Student Membership: 3 student-at-large

Students Appointed: 0
 

EWU WOMEN'S COMMISSION (fulfilled)

The purpose of this commission is to provide a university forum and presidential advisory body to serve as advocate for issues that deal predominantly with the well-being and status of women in the university community.   The commission is an independent organization and answers only to the president.  Appointed by the president, the composition of the voting members includes twelve voting members-three (3) representatives from the faculty, administrative-exempt personnel, students and classified staff.

Student Membership: 3 student-at-large

Students Appointed: 3

 
FINANCIAL AID APPEALS COMMITTEE

This committee is responsible for advising on policies as it relates to the Financial Aid office. They deal with the suspension of financial aid and other programs as it relates to students.

Student Membership: 1 student-at-large

Students Appointed: 0

PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON DIVERSITY

The purpose of the committee is to provide a presidential advisory body to advocate on the Board of Trustees' Diversity Initiative and to promote effective participation by members of all racial, ethnic and under represented groups in the civic life of the university.  The Committee shall advise the administrative office that is responsible for addressing Diversity in the Learning Environment and in the Working Environment.  Appointed by the president, the committee consists of fourteen (14) members-three (3) representatives from the faculty, administrative employees, classified staff and students, and a representative from the community and alumni. The president requests nominations forms from campus governance groups.

Student Membership: 3 student-at-large 

Students Appointed: 1

SCHOLARSHIP REVIEW COMMITTEE

The committee selects recipients for various scholarships, nominates representatives from Eastern for national scholarships and provides guidance as needed by the office that coordinates scholarship information on campus.

Student Membership: 3 student-at-large

Students Appointed: 2

STRATEGIC PLANNING COUNCIL, EWU (SPC)

The Strategic Planning Council was created at the recommendation of EWU's 2004-2005 strategic planning effort.  This Council is responsible to the Cabinet for overseeing effective, ongoing strategic planning at EWU.  This planning includes implementation, assessment and refining of the university's goals and strategies.  It is a collaborative group, representing faculty, staff, students and administration.

Student Membership: 1 student-at-large

Students Appointed: 1

STUDENT DISCIPLINARY COUNCIL [formerly the University Disciplinary Committee]

The  Student  Disciplinary  Council  is  equally  composed  of  student,  staff  and  faculty representatives.  The Council hears cases of conduct code violations as described in WAC 172-121-120. In addition, the Council serves as an appeal authority under WAC 172-121-130.  Student members serve a one (1) year term.

Student Membership: 6 student-at-large

Students Appointed: 0

UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE

This committee is composed of various university constituencies from the community.  Under the direction of the chair, it is the responsibility of the committee to oversee the wide range of activities and to schedule the upcoming year's graduation ceremony.   øOne of the student-at-

large positions is designated for the ASEWU Council representative whose departmental area is student services.

Student Membership: 1 student-at-large

Students Appointed: 0

UNIVERSITY HONORS ADVISORY BOARD (HAB)

This board makes recommendations on the appointment of the director and conducts an annual evaluation of that director.   They participate in the development of specific goals and objectives for University Honors and the establishment and revision, as necessary, of rules and regulations governing University Honors including, but not limited to, recruitment, admission, retention, grading, and graduation requirements.  They also approve the content of all University Honors curricular and co-curricular offerings and oversee the submission of these where necessary to the Undergraduate Affairs Council.  They also have general oversight and evaluation of University Honors and its activities.  ©One of the student-at-large positions is designated upper division  and  the  second  is  a  lower  division.    The  students  serving on  this  committee  are designated by the Honors Department and approved by the ASEWU Council.

Student Membership: 2 student-at-large

Students Appointed: 0

UNIVERSITY MEDALS AND AWARDS (fulfilled)

On behalf of the university, the University Medals and Awards Committee is responsible for considering and recommending to the university president individuals whom the Committee deems worthy of consideration for special recognition.  These awards include the following-the Classified Staff Distinguished Service Award, the Administration Exempt Distinguished Service Award,  and  the Trustees'  Medal  Award.    This  committee  is  composed  of  ten (10) voting members and three (3) ex-officio members and is from various constituencies of the campus community.

 Student Membership: 1 student-at-large

Students Appointed: 1

UNIVERSITY SAFETY COMMITTEE (USC)

The University Safety Committee (USC) meets quarterly and is charged with the responsibility of protecting the lives and well-being of its students, faculty, staff, administrators and visitors and for preventing damage and loss to university-owned property. Additionally, the committee is charged with the responsibility for formulating, implementing and monitoring the university's policies for health and safety.  The committee also serves as a forum for the discussion of topics of interest and concern.  Committee members will serve as liaison between the committee and the constituencies they represent. Committee members are appointed by the university president. The composition of the committee includes four (4) members of the university administration, four (4) members of the UFE, four (4) members of the WFSE local 931 and four (4) EWU students. Recommendations and proposals are forwarded to the President's office.  °One of the student-at-large   positions   is   designated   for   the   ASEWU   Council   representative   whose departmental area is student health and safety services.

Student Membership: 4 student-at-large

Students Appointed: 1