Senate Committees

Student Senate has several standing committees: Administration, Finance, Screening, Residence, Grievance, Media, and VUSSOLISA. Additionally, Senate has three advisory committees: ITSAC, HCAC, and DSAC. Article I, Section A, Clause 2, Subsection m says that the President of the Student Body, Matt Cavin, shall "serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of all standing committees of Student Senate." Below are the current committees, members, contacts, and information.

Current Committees:

• Administration ~ Handles recognition and re-recognition requests and maintains the Constitution and Bylaws.
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  • Parliamentarian --- (ex-officio)
• Finance ~ Handles all financial requests not already in a budget and makes fiscal recomendations to Senate.
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  • Executive Treasurer Andrew Lehman (ex-officio)
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• Screening ~ Reviews applications for open seats on Senate and Senate Committees.
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• Grievance ~ Holds members of Senate accountable to oath of office.
  • Vice President Alex Johnson, Initial Contact
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• Committee on Media ~ Oversees the student media organizations within Valparaiso University.
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• Committee on Residence ~ Advises Senate on residential life issues.
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• VU Student Senate Outstanding Leadership, Involvement, and Service Award Committee (VUSSOLISA)
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• Advisory Committees
  • I.T. Student Advisory Committee (ITSAC)
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  • Health Center Advisory Committee (HCAC)
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  • Dining Services Advisory Committee (DSAC)
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• Elections Committee