Student Government Committees
Students do not need to be on the Senate to join a committee or commission, except for Internal Affairs.
Political Action Committee
The purpose of the Political Action Committee (PAC) is to facilitate and improve student participation and knowledge of external issues that affect the Student Body. It shall manage and implement strategic initiatives of Student Government that serve to improve the welfare and condition of the University and the Student Body, as well as actively express the sentiments of the Student body of Eastern Michigan University to the appropriate entities.
PAC will be working with the Political Science Department, the EMU caucus, the Office of Diversity and Community Involvement, the Office of Governmental Relations, and student organizations interested in hosting events.
Any students, student organizations, or departments interested in creating programming or working with PAC please contact Kyra Mitchell (kmitch34@emich.edu) the director of Political Action.
Committee Meeting Times:
9/17 6:30pm. Student Center 302
10/1 6:30pm. Student Center 302
10/15 6:30pm. Student Center 302
10/29 6:30pm. Student Center 302
11/12 6:30pm. Student Center 302
12/10 6:30pm. Student Center 302
1/14 6:30pm Student Center 302
1/28 6:00pm Student Center 302
2/11 6:00pm. Student Center 302
2/25 6:00pm Student Center 302
3/17 6:00pm Student Center 302
4/14 6:00pm Student Center 302
Business and Finance Committee
The Business and Finance Committee (B&F) acts as a liaison between Student Government and Student Organizations regarding financial matters. Any registered Student Organization or Club Sport can request funding from the Business and Finance Committee to subsidize the cost of a program or the purchase of necessary equipment for a club sport. One of the stated committee goals is to educate student organizations on the funding process.
Requesting Funding:
To request funding follow the following steps
1. Have a representative of your Student Organization complete Web Training (includes what we can and cannot fund) The Allocation Request Form (on our
Web Services Portal) for the online allocation training and application.
2. After the forms are submitted Student Organization Representative must attend a Business and Finance Meeting to Present your request and answer questions regarding the request.
Note: You must meet the deadline to be put on the agenda for the meeting
All allocation requests are subject to the approval of the committee and no money is guaranteed.
Any student organization who may have an inquiry regarding Student Government's funding process may contact Mohammad Aggour (maggour2@emich.edu ), the Director of Business and Finance.
Requirements:
At least 2 weeks notice before event
Student Services Committee
The purpose of the Student Services Committee (SSC) is to give the student body a voice in matters such as parking, advising, and IT difficulties. The committee provides students ample opportunities throughout the school year to become involved in numerous activities that work with different EMU organizations.
These groups include (but are not limited to); the Halle Library Administration, the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, as well as the Department of Public Safety. The events are intended to educate
the student body on the various resources and opportunities available to the EMU community all
year round.
Any students, departments or organizations interested in working with the Student Services Committee are encouraged to contact Allanah Morales (Amorale6@emich.edu), the Director of Student Services, for more information.
Committee Meeting Times:
9/17 6:30pm. Student Center 301
10/1 6:30pm. Student Center 301
10/15 6:30pm. Student Center 301
10/29 6:30pm. Student Center 301
11/12 6:30pm. Student Center 301
11/05 5:30pm. Student Center 300
12/03 6:00pm. Student Center 320
12/10 6:30pm. Student Center 301
1/14 6:30pm Student Center 301
1/28 6:30pm Student Center 301
2/11 6:30pm. Student Center 301
2/25 6:30pm Student Center 301
3/17 6:30pm Student Center 301
4/14 6:30pm Student Center 301
Committee Meeting Times:
9/17 6:30pm. Student Center 204
10/1 6:30pm. Student Center 204
10/15 6:30pm. Student Center 204
10/29 6:30pm. Student Center 204
11/12 6:30pm. Student Center 204
12/10 6:30pm. Student Center 204
1/14 6:30pm Student Center 204
1/28 6:30pm Student Center 204
2/11 6:30pm. Student Center 204
2/25 6:30pm Student Center 204
3/17 6:30pm Student Center 204
4/14 6:30pm Student Center 204
Internal Affairs
The Internal Affairs committee was established to keep and maintain Senate records and activities. The committee is tasked with the enforcement, maintenance and updating of the Bylaws and Constitution of Student Government and is led by the senate-elected Speaker of the Senate. Additionally, two appointed senators and members of the Student Government Executive Board sit on the committee.
For more information, please contact Taylor Lawrence (Tlawre13@emich.edu), the Speaker of the Senate.
Committee Meeting Times:
9/17 5:30pm. Student Center 204
10/1 5:30pm. Student Center 302
10/15 5:30pm. Student Center 302
10/29 5:30pm. Student Center 302
11/12 5:30pm. Student Center 302
12/3 6:00pm. Student Center 300
12/10 CANCELLED
1/14 5:30pm Student Center 104
1/28 5:30pm Student Center 104
2/11 5:30pm. Student Center 104
2/25 5:30pm Student Center 104
3/17 5:30pm Student Center 104
4/14 5:30pm Student Center 104