Academic Affairs
The Academic Affairs Committee is tasked with attending regular meetings with the Provost and Deans to discuss curriculum and faculty-related concerns. The Committee will review student concerns with academics and curriculum and communicate with department chairs and faculty to propose changes or recommendations. The Director of University Affairs oversees the Academic Affairs Committee.
Annual Funding (ad-hoc):
The ad-hoc Annual Funding Committee is tasked with overseeing the budgeting process for all student-funded organizations, including engaging with, meeting with, and collecting information from clubs and organizations to allocate an annual budget. The Director of Finance oversees the Annual Funding Committee.
Club Approval
The Club Approval Committee is tasked with informing and guiding prospective clubs and organizations through the approval process, including drafting constitutions, and presenting to the committee for approval. The Attorney General oversees the Club Approval Committee.
Community Relations
The Community Relations Committee is tasked with attending the Monmouth University Community Relations Taskforce meetings, local town council meetings as needed, and meeting with university administration regarding student life in the surrounding communities. The Committee also provides information to students living off campus and is SGA’s connection to alumni. The Director of Public Relations oversees the Community Relations Committee.
Elections & Recruitment
The Elections & Recruitment Committee is tasked with interpreting election rules, developing voting systems, enforcing election regulations, and overseeing all SGA elections. The Committee will also be responsible for recruiting candidates to run for office before the spring general election. The Attorney General oversees the Elections & Recruitment Committee.
Giving Tree (ad-hoc):
The ad-hoc Giving Tree Committee is tasked with leading SGA’s annual Giving Tree charity event. The committee will contact local charities, hospitals, etc., to plan a campus-wide donation drive for community members in need during the holiday season. The President Pro-Tempore oversees the Giving Tree Committee.
Homecoming
The Homecoming Committee is tasked with planning and overseeing the annual Homecoming celebration. The Committee will coordinate with campus organizations, local businesses, and community groups to ensure a successful event. The Director of Programming oversees the Homecoming Committee.
Marketing
The Marketing Committee is tasked with managing and updating SGA’s social media accounts, collaborate with committees and clubs to promote and advertise SGA, and utilize on-campus channels for communication (Hawk TV, The Outlook, WMCX, etc.) to inform students of SGA activities. The Director of Public Relations oversees the Marketing Committee.
NEST
The NEST Committee is tasked with assisting the NEST food pantry in the Rebecca Stafford Student Center. The Committee will maintain and monitor food inventory, resupply, check donation bins, establish operating hours, create staffing schedules, and hold donation drives among other responsibilities. The Director of Access & Inclusion oversees the NEST Committee.
Philanthropy
The Philanthropy Committee is tasked with planning the fall semester’s Big Event and a second major philanthropic event in the spring semester. The Committee will coordinate with campus organizations, local businesses, and community partners to ensure the philanthropic events are successful. The Director of Access & Inclusion oversees the Philanthropy Committee.
Senator Engagement
The Senator Engagement Committee is tasked with advising leadership, planning events and programs, and facilitating workshops on a personal and professional level for members of SGA. The President Pro-Tempore oversees the Senator Engagement Committee.
Specialty Funding
The Specialty Funding Committee is tasked with overseeing all specialty funding requests from student clubs and organizations. The Committee will meet with individuals and clubs requesting specialty funding, evaluate their request, and potentially coordinate the organization’s presentation to the full Senate. The Director of Finance oversees the Specialty Funding Committee.
Springfest
The Springfest Committee is tasked with planning and putting together the annual Springfest celebration. The Committee will meet with other campus organizations, local businesses, and community groups to ensure successful implementation. The Director of Programming oversees the Springfest Committee.
Student Affairs
The Student Affairs Committee is tasked with communicating with the Division of Student Life (MUPD, Gourmet Dining, Health Services, etc.) to present student concerns or suggestions regarding those departments. The Committee will inform students of services offered by said departments and will meet with representatives from the departments often to ensure student concerns are addressed. The Director of University Affairs oversees the Student Affairs Committee.