(prior to 2009-10 called Student Policies and Non-Academic Programs ) 

Committee Description:

The Committee advises the Dean of Students, the Faculty Senate, and the administration on aspects of student life not part of the formal instruction program of the university.

  1. Recommends, encourages, and evaluates programs and policies that support a positive learning environment and student learning outside the formal instructional program, in cooperation with the Undergraduate Education Committee. 

  2. Recommends, encourages, and evaluates programs and policies regarding the student social environment including issues of conduct, health and safety, harassment, and substance abuse.

  3. Studies and makes recommendations regarding student academic and nonacademic misconduct and related policies, rules, and procedures. The committee does not hear or consider whether an existing policy or rule ought to be applied in any individual case.

  4. Advises the Dean of Students on organization and priorities for programs under her/his direction.

Number of Student Seats: 4

2011-2012 Student Appointees:
Myranda Tanck; Cody Ostenson; Scott Nelson; Neil Damron

Staff Contact:
Tyler Junger, Office of the Dean of Students

Meeting Schedule:  TBA