Student Government is continually accepting applications to serve on University Committees for the 2008-2009 academic year.  Download an application here.  Please bring completed applications to the Office of Student Government & Student Organizations in RH 227.
 

The following list includes student members appointed for the 2008-2009 academic year.

University Information Technology Council
 

The UITC will provide advice and counsel regarding University Information technology strategies to the Office of Information Technology (OIT), and through OIT to the Office of the Provost and the Office of the President.  The most important principle guiding UITC activities is to ensure that IT activities and initiatives are closely aligned with the highest academic and business priorities of the University.  The  Chair of this committee is: 

Academic Responsibility Committee

This committee will consider hearing appeals of cases decided in college academic responsibility committees when either party to the case formally appeals on the grounds that (a) the decision was contrary to the evidence; (b) the sanction imposed is unreasonable, unjust, or inappropriate; or (c) the hearing procedures were violated.   The committee will also review the Code of Student Responsibility and  propose changes to the Faculty Senate.  Naomi Farber serves as Chair.

Bookstore Committee
 

The Michael J. Mungo Distinguished Professor of the Year Award Committee
 

The committee recommends to the President the name of a faculty member to be considered for the Michael J. Mungo Distinguished Professor of the Year Award, given for outstanding teaching at the undergraduate level.  The  Chair of this committee is:  Richard Showman

Athletic Advisory Committee
 

The committee shall consider those issues concerning the athletic policies of the University that are referred to the committee by the Student Senate, Faculty Senate, Director of Athletics, President, and/or the Board of Trustees.  The chair will communicate the recommendations of the committee concerning such issues to the President and the organization or group submitting the issue for consideration.  The committee will be attentive to the need for ensuring that proper academic standards are maintained by all student athletes.  The chair, acting on behalf of the committee, will request appropriate and relevant information regarding the academic eligibility and progress of student athletes.  The Chair of this committee is:  Robert William

Awards Committee
ODK Member
2 Senate Academic Committee Members

The purpose of this committee is to select the most outstanding male and female senior to receive the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award.  Another such award is given to the most outstanding alumnus, but the Vice President for Development selects this candidate.  The Chair for this committee is:  John McFadden

Blatt PE Center Advisory Committee


The committee advises and makes recommendations to the President of the University on issues related to the PE Center.  The Chair of this committee is:  Karen French

Curricula and Courses Committee
 

The committee shall consider and recommend to the faculty action on all requests for new or revised curricula leading to any formal recognition other than graduate degrees of first professional degrees in Law and Medicine.  The committee shall also consider and recommend to the faculty action on all requests for the institution, modification, or deletion of courses and of any prescribed programs of study which do not fall within the purview of the graduate faculty.  The committee shall review the various curricula of the University with special attention to duplication or obsolescence of courses.  The Chair of this committee is:  Victor Giurgiutu

Disability Affairs Committee
 

The purpose of this committee is to advise the Vice President of Student and Alumni Services on problems related to physically disabled students.  In particular, the committee will:  (1) Keep under continuing review policies and procedures concerning disabled students at the University and make recommendations as appropriate; (2)  Receive from disabled students reports of and suggestions for, alleviating difficulties which they are experiencing; (3)  Maintain liaison with non-University groups dealing with the problems of disabled students, such as the State Vocational Rehabilitation Department and the Commission for the Blind; and (4)   Periodically visit University facilities and grounds and make recommendations which would facilitate the life of disabled students at the University.  The Chair of this committee is:  Karen Pettus

Health Services Advisory Committee
 

This committee will:  (1)  Keep under continuing review policies and plans for the University Health Services and make appropriate recommendations to the Vice President of Student and Alumni Services and the Director of Health Services;   (2)  When appropriate, consider and investigate complaints regarding the Health Services; (3)  Study and make appropriate recommendations regarding health education programs for University studies; and (4)  Provide coordination among different campus groups interested in University Health Services and Health Education Programs.  The Chair of this committee is:  Gene Luna

Honorary Degrees Committee
 

This committee shall make recommendations to the President and Board of Trustees for the recipients of all honorary degrees from the University.  The Chair of this committee is:  Karl Heider

Horseshoe Historical Restoration Committee


The purpose of this committee is to insure the historical beauty of the Horseshoe area.  The committee will make recommendations on how to maintain or better its appearance.  The Chair of this committee is:  Davis Baird

Instructional Development Committee
 

This committee shall advise the faculty and administration on matters pertaining to the improvement of teaching within the context of the research university.   This committee shall initiate studies and make recommendations to the faculty and administration on programs that will enhance the practice and status of teaching at the University of South Carolina.  The Chair of this committee is:  Jed Lyons

Legal Residence Committee
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The committee will review cases where in-state residency status is in question and rule based on that review.  The Chair of this committee is:  Howard Stravitz

Non-Academic Student Greivance Committee
 

This committee will review the problems that students have concerning various issues.  The Chair of this committee is: Gene Luna
 

Orientation Committee
 

This committee will review the orientation program for new students and make recommendations concerning orientation policies and procedures.  The Chair of this committee is:  Harrison Greenlaw

Outstanding Faculty/Staff Advisor Award Committee (Ada B. Thomas)
 

The committee selects both faculty and staff recipients of the Ada B. Thomas Advising Award from submissions made from the student body and other members of the USC-Columbia faculty/staff community.  The Co-Chairs of this committee are: Clifton Fuhrman and Kathy Smiling

Outstanding Freshman Advocate Committee
 

This committee consists of three Freshman Council members selected each fall to serve two-year terms.  The committee selects the winner of the University's annual Outstanding Freshman Advocate Award.  The Co-Chairs of this committee are: Daniel Berman and Carrie Linder.

Parking and Transit Authority Advisory Committee
 

The purpose of the Parking Committee is to consider both short term and long range problems dealing with parking and make recommendations concerning their solutions.  The Chair of this committee is: Derrick Huggins

Registration Committee
 

This committee will monitor and review the organization of the registration system at the University and recommend changes to the Administration in an attempt to meet the needs of the University community.  The Chair of this committee is:  Barbara Blaney

Religious Affairs Committee


The purpose of this committee will be to oversee the religious life program on campus and to make such recommendations to the President as may be appropriate.   Among the specific objectives of this committee are the following: 

1.   Make recommendations to the President on formal petitions for recognition of campus religious workers submitted by denominations, religions, and other religious groups.

2.   Receive annual reports from recognized religious workers on campus and publish the list of such workers annually.

3.   Receive complaints concerning recognized religious workers, determine if the University regulations have been violated, and recommend remedial or other disciplinary actions, including revocation of recognition, if required.

The Contact for this committee is: Jerry Brewer

Retention Committee
 

The purpose of the Retention Committee is to provide campus leadership in the study and promotion of student retention, progression, academic success, and degree completion at the University of South Carolina's Columbia campus.  The Chair of this committee is: Mel Miller

Safety Committee
 

The University Safety Committee exists to address any security concerns that may arise in the University community, including but not limited to residence life, lighting, and safety education.  By pooling resources from the faculty, administrative staff, and students, the committee will develop cohesive policies that will make USC a safer place to be.  The Chair of this committee is: Caroline Taylor

Scholastic Standards and Petitions Committee

 

This committee shall consider matters concerning University academic requirements and standards.  The committee will also review current policies and practices and proposed changes of the colleges and make recommendations to the appropriate college faculty or to the Faculty Senate.  The Chair of this committee is: Charles Wilbanks

South Carolina Honor College Policy Committee (SCHC)

The Pollicy Committee must approve all changes to the rules contained in the SCHC Handbook (Nandbook for Students and Advisors).  Additionally, the Dean may seek the advice of the Policy Committee on other matters pertaining to the general operations of the Honors College.  The Chair of this committee is:   Sally Boyd

Student Publications and Communications, Board of
 

The Board is to ensure the maintenance of the highest standards in the operation of student media.  In this regard, the Board has responsibility for handling grievances relating to the student media.  The budgets and expenditures of such media are also overseen by the Board.  The major executives of the student media are appointed by the Board.  The Contact for this committee is:  Jerry Brewer

The committee oversees the policies associated with general University scholarships.  It also hears reports from the financial aid staff on all phases of financial aid administration.  The committee delegates subcommittees to hear student appeals.  These appeals are generally associated with student athlete grant-in-aid eligibility as required by the NCAA, as well as those from students who are failing to meet the University's policy for maintaining satisfactory academic progress for financial aid eligibility.  The Chair of this committee is: Jim Hunter.

Student-Trustee Liaison Committee
Andrew Gaeckle
Meredith Ross
Jonathan Antonio
 

This committee is an entity of the USC Board of Trustees, and exists as a forum to provide for the interaction of members of the Board of Trustees and the students on the committee on behalf of the student body.   The chair of this committee is:  Rita McKinney

Parking Appellate Court
 

The purpose of the Traffic Appellate Court is to hear appeals from persons receiving campus traffic tickets.  The Chair of this committee is: Patsy Tanner

Women's Studies Committee
 

This committee administers the Women's Studies Program at the University.  In particular, the committee staffs and supervises the University 111 and 112 classes, besides planning programs dealing with women's studies and working with professionals related to the field.  The Chair of this committee is: Lynn Weber.