Administrative Committees

1 undergrad appointed in May, another undergrad appointed in the fall.

The Arkansas Union Advisory Committee (AUAC) makes recommendations on the formulation of policies and operations of the Arkansas Union, the allocation of Union space, and acts as an advisory body for administrative and business functions of the Union. The AUAC is comprised of an executive board of students and a full committee of appointed students, faculty, and staff members from across campus.

4 undergrad appointments, must include 1 Health Science student and 1 international student.

The University Health Center Advisory Committee reviews policies, programmatic changes and annual budgets of the Pat Walker Health Center and makes recommendations regarding fees and funding.

2 undergrads.

The University Recreation Advisory Committee makes recommendations on the formulation of general policies and procedures related to the operation of University Recreation (UREC) facilities and programming, and acts as an advisory body for the administration and business functions of the Department of University Recreation.

11 undergrads – 7 de facto appointments including the ASG Executive Team, and 4 additional appointments.

The Safe Ride Committee reviews, monitors and recommends policies related to the needs, uses, budget allotments and information control measures for the Safe Ride and functions as a hearing body for proposed modifications of those policies.

1 undergrad.

The Student Media Board serves as an advisory counsel to review and guide the establishment and amendment of policies to regulate all regularly produced student publications and broadcasts. This includes appointing editors and station managers; establishing reasonable rules concerning the time, place and manner of production and distribution of the publications; establishing schedules; controlling and approving finances; and hiring and supervision of a professional business manager/advisor, as needed.

2 undergrads.

The Health and Occupational Safety Committee encourages and supports a proactive approach to health and occupational safety by developing and recommending policies and procedures relating to students, faculty and staff of the university community as well as visitors to the campus. The committee considers campus accident reports, lost time accidents, traffic accident patterns and fires, and investigates serious accidents as dictated by the Arkansas Department of Labor.

4 undergrads.

The U of A Parking and Traffic Appeals Committee reviews appeals of traffic and parking citations issued by the University of Arkansas Police Department and the Transit and Parking Department.

3 undergrads.

The Public Safety Council serves as a monitor of the activities of the University of Arkansas Police Department, and makes recommendations concerning its operation.

2 undergrads and the ASG Director of Parking and Transit.

The Transit, Parking and Traffic Committee makes recommendations on transit operations, parking and traffic rules and regulations, parking facilities, traffic signals, traffic flow, and other matters related to streets, vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and parking. The committee recommends priorities for the expenditure (for new parking lot construction and resurfacing existing lots) of money received from parking registration fees and penalty charges. It receives and reviews petitions and suggestions on these matters from other university agencies and individuals.

2 undergrads.

The Building Facilities Committee functions as an advisory board to the chancellor. It reviews and makes recommendations concerning use of university facilities and  recommends priorities for construction and renovation projects. Before any significant facilities renovation or modification is initiated, the associate vice chancellor for Facilities Management will seek approval of the design and project from the Building Facilities Committee.

2 undergrads.

The Computer Activities Council (CAC) and its committees represent the IT governance structure at the University of Arkansas. Its primary purpose is long-range planning and setting of priorities for IT by reviewing, recommending and monitoring IT strategies, policies, processes, budgeting, and services on the campus in order for the University of Arkansas to achieve its educational and research missions and goals. It facilitates participation of students, faculty, staff, and administrators in IT strategic planning, and provides input to the IT budgeting and other decision making process on IT issues with impact on teaching, research, learning, and administration on the campus. It promotes effective acquisition, utilization, and sharing of IT resources and infrastructure for establishing excellent IT infrastructure and providing excellent IT services on campus.

1 undergrad.

The Landscape and Grounds Committee functions as an advisory board to the chancellor. It shall review and make recommendations concerning use of university grounds and proposals for modification of space including grounds, walks, streets, parking areas and other surface improvements. It shall recommend policies for enhancing and maintaining the university grounds in a manner designed to add to their attractiveness. It shall also consider placement of buildings or additions to the campus facilities management and shall make recommendations concerning location of all new structures or additions to present structures (after meeting with the Building Facilities Committee to review proposed buildings or additions).

1 undergrad. Headliners is also a member of the Office of Student Activities–learn more about Headliners here. 

The University of Arkansas Headliner Concerts Committee is a student-run and student fee based organization that hosts large concert events on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas including the Springtime of Youth music festival.

2 undergrads. The Distinguished Lectures Committee (DLC) is also a member of the Office of Student Activities–learn more about DLC here.

The Distinguished Lectures Committee (DLC) decides which dynamic and pertinent speakers to bring to the University of Arkansas campus. These speaking engagements are completely free to all students. Some of the speakers brought over the past few years have been President George H.W. Bush, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, soccer star Abby Wambach, author Malcolm Gladwell, Jane Goodall, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Elie Wiesel, Bill Nye, and John Legend.

2 undergrads.

The Academic Standards Committee adjudicates petitions for readmission and variance to academic policies, and recommends policies or the modifications of existing policies concerning grading, examinations, academic probation and exclusion, and related matters, and reviews the enforcement and effectiveness of these policies.

2 undergrads.

The Athletics Committee’s function is to oversee the Athletic Department’s compliance with the academic standards established by the University, and advises this department on matters of academic concern.

1 undergrad, appointed as a proxy by the Student Body President if not filled by the President.

The Calendar Committee drafts the academic calendar and makes recommendations concerning the calendar and the academic schedule to the Faculty Senate.  The Faculty Senate requests input from the Campus Council prior to the approval of the calendar and academic schedule by the Faculty Senate.

1 undergrad, appointed as a proxy by the Student Body President if not filled by the President.

This committee is responsible for recommending and reviewing the establishment, modification, and termination of standing committees of the Campus Faculty.  It represents the faculty in the development of and appointments to Administration councils and committees.  It also recommends nominees to the Chair of the Campus Faculty for possible appointments to committees of the faculty (Faculty Senate committees and Campus Council committees).

2 undergrads.

This Committee establishes the objectives of the general education core curriculum for the Fayetteville campus; reviews courses requested by the college faculties to be added to the state-approved list of courses and recommends additions and deletions from that list; reviews the performance of UA students on the Rising Junior Exam and other assessments of achievement in general education in relation to the core to assess educational needs; and explores alternative ways to satisfy core curriculum objectives.  The Committee monitors the effectiveness of the general education core curriculum to detect the need for, or possibility of, variances and undertakes other duties as required to ensure that the core meets the needs of this campus and its students. 

1 undergrad.

The Honorary Degrees committee recommends to the Campus Faculty nominees for honorary degrees to be conferred by the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.  In the discharge of its functions it will be guided by the policies and procedures by the Campus Faculty.

2 undergrads.

The charge of the committee, in collaboration with the Dean of University Libraries, is to assist in the formulation of policies and procedures governing the research and service activities of the university libraries; assist in the preparation of and provide advice on major library information technology planning; collaborate on policies and guidelines concerning the use and development of library facilities.

1 undergrad.

The Committee on Courses and Programs reviews and makes recommendations to the Graduate Council and Faculty Senate for actions on proposals approved by a college or school for the following: 1) new courses; 2) changes in title, description, number, prerequisites, etc. of courses; 3) new undergraduate and graduate degree programs; and 4) modifications to degree programs. The committee is responsible for resolving questions concerning course numbering, course or program duplication, completeness of course or program revision forms, and other questions pertaining to course and program changes, including compliance with administrative guidelines implementing Board Policy.