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SGA Committees
Below are descriptions of the seven standing committees in the Student Government Association. The times listed are for the Fall 2010 semester.
The Academic Affairs Committee deals with concerns pertaining to academic issues at the University. The committee coordinates with the office of the Provost and the Library staff to maintain and improve the text book library, a collection of text books available for students to borrow in Axinn Library. They also organize such events as the mid-term study break. Academic Affairs meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM.
The Appropriations Committee allocates a majority of funds to the budgets of clubs and organizations at the end of each Spring Semester. The committee allocates the remaining funds throughout the year at weekly meetings. To receive additional funds, a club must sign up to be seen by the Appropriations Committee in the SGA office, and attend the appropriations committee meeting with a proposal telling the committee what they intend to do with the additional funds. Appropriations meets on Thursdays at 6:30 PM.
The Club Relations Committee works directly with clubs to address issues regarding office space, events, and party dates. The committee also holds two club congresses a semester. ClubRelations meets on Wednesdays at 8:00 PM.
The Fundraising Committee is responsible for raising funds for SGA and its clubs from alumni and corporate sponsors. Fundraising meets on Thursdays at 6:45 PM.
The Rules Committee is responsible for the activation of new clubs, monitoring deactivated clubs and maintaining active club constitutions. The Rules Committee also sees legislation and referenda before they are presented to the full Senate. Rules meets on Mondays at 6:15 PM.
The Spirit Committee works with the Athletic Department, the Greek community, and other clubs and organizations to promote spirit and pride among students at Hofstra University. Spirit meets on Thursdays at 6:30 PM.
The Student Services Committee investigates and acts on suggestions from any student at Hofstra in an effort to improve the Hofstra community. These concerns include food, residential life, parking, financial aid and other common concerns faced by students. Student Services meets on Wednesdays at 8:15 PM.
The Public Relations Committee helps plan and organize all events for the Student Government Association. The members serve as a liaison between different communities and also between SGA and Hofstra. Public Relations meets on Tuesdays at 5:00 PM.