The Joint Committee on Student Interests is made up of half faculty and half student members. One faculty member and one student member serve as co-chairs. Duties include (College Handbook, 150.03):
- To consider and recommend to the Faculty and Student Senates, and their committees, matters related to policies and procedures, academic services, and other such matters that directly concern students. Further, this committee may also make recommendations for new policies and procedures, or other such student related matters designated to it by the Faculty or Student Senates.
- To work collaboratively to address joint resolutions that pertain to both governing bodies.
- The individual(s) selected to represent the faculty or student senates on the Joint Committee on Student Interests shall attend all Faculty and Student Senate meetings and report on the work of the governing body they represent. In the event that these individuals cannot attend a meeting, they will designate another member of similar classification (faculty or student) to appear in their absence.
- The Joint Committee on Student Interests shall be responsible for recruiting applicants, reviewing applications, and selecting winners for the Faculty Senate and the Faculty Memorial Scholarships.
Committee Membership
- Dr. Alexis (Lexi) Blavos (co-chair)
- Chelsea Grate
- Callie Humphrey (co-chair)
- Taylor Hunter
- Jennifer Moore
- Dr. Katarina Silvestri (Representative to SGA)
- Cheryl Smith
Meeting Information
The committee meets twice a month when their is business to be conducted. Planned meetings for Fall 2020 semester include:
- Sept. 23, 2020
- Oct. 7, 2020
- Oct. 21, 2020
- Nov. 4, 2020
- Nov. 18, 2020
- Dec. 2, 2020