SGA COMMITTEES
The Student Government Association (SGA) has six standing committees in which student senators serve. These committees meet weekly to address the concerns facing the student body and Hofstra community as a whole.
Academic Affairs: The Academic Affairs Committee reviews and seeks solutions about academic and cultural issues at Hofstra University, consulting with University offices and agencies as appropriate. In addition, the Academic Affairs Committee maintains both teacher evaluations and the test file, as well as conducts building evaluations yearly. During the past few years, the Academic Affairs Committee has organized midterm study breaks for students and has worked with the Axinn Library to establish a textbook library. If you have any academic or cultural concerns, please e-mail the Academic Affairs Committee by clicking here or stop by one of their meetings, which will be held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Student Center Room 207 during the fall 2006 semester.
Appropriations: Near the end of the spring semester, the Appropriations Committee collects budget proposals from clubs and, after reviewing them, reports an annual budget of the SGA to the Senate. The Appropriations Committee also reviews clubs' requests for additional allocations throughout the academic year. During the fall 2006 semester, the Appropriations Committee will be meeting on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in Student Center room 207. If your club would like to present a budget proposal to the Appropriations Committee, please stop by the SGA office (room 207 of the Student Center) on Mondays after 12 p.m. to sign up. Also, please click here to learn more about how your club can get funding from SGA. Lastly, your club may contact the Appropriations Committee by clicking here if you have any questions or concerns.
Club Affairs Commmittee: The Club Affairs Committee works with the clubs and organizations to create and maintain an active programming agenda, coordinating the activities as necessary, as well as advocates for the clubs' interests in SGA and the University in general. In addition, the Club Affairs Committee oversees ticket policy at Hofstra USA, the party date lottery for Hofstra USA, and club lockers and office space (click here to apply). Furthermore, the Club Affairs Committee arranges regular general club meetings. You may follow the link on the left-hand side for additional club resources. Finally, if you or your club has any questions or concerns relating to organizations on campus, please e-mail the Club Affairs Committee by clicking here or stop by one of their meetings, which will be held on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in Student Center room 207, during the fall 2006 semester.
Rules Committee: The Rules Committee makes recommendations to SGA on rules and regulations for its effective operation; drafts legislation, referendum petitions or other papers at the request of SGA members or the members of the general SGA constituency; reviews all resolutions, amendments and other policy proposals for technical soundness before they are introduced to the Senate; reviews all new clubs before they can be approved by the Senate (click here if you are interested in starting a new club to learn more); and oversees club paperwork (click here to fill out a roster packet online) and elections (click here to sign your club up for an election online). If you are interested in proposing legislation, starting a new club, reactivating a club, or have any other questions or concerns pertaining to the Rules Committee, you may contact them by clicking here or stop by one of their meetings, which will be held on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in Student Center room 207 during the fall 2006 semester.
Spirit Committee: The Spirit Committee works with the Athletic Department, as well as SGA clubs, to help promote and increase attendance at all campus-wide events. In addition, the Spirit Committee is in charge of building the SGA Homecoming Float and is responsible for organizing a Spirit Week prior to Homecoming consisting of daily themes and co-sponsored programming and events to promote school spirit. During the last two years, the Spirit Committee has arranged bus trips to Hofstra's away games and has helped increase the attendance at Hofstra athletic events through various promotions. You may contact the Spirit Committee by clicking here or stop by one of their meetings, held on Thursdays at 8 p.m. in Student Center room 207 during the fall 2006 semester, for more information about their events of if you would like the Spirit Committee to help promote your club's event.
Student Services Committee: The Student Services Committee investigates concerns, complaints and suggestions made by any member of the University community and works with appropriate Hofstra University agencies and offices as it may see appropriate. In addition, the Student Services Committee also coordinates the maintenance of any public service equipment or facility that the Student Government Association may establish. During the past few years, the Student Services Committee has worked with Residential Life, Lackmann, Student Accounts, and other departments to improve the quality of life on campus, as well as arranged events like Cultural Diversity Day and Sinterklaas. If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail the Student Services Committee by clicking here or stop by one of their meetings, which will be held on Mondays at 6 p.m. in Student Center room 207, during the fall 2006 semester.