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Joining one of the five standing committees of Senate is one of the easiest and most effective ways to get involved in Student Senate. These committees represent differing interests as they see legislation and make recommendations to Student Senate. Any student may join a committee, and gains voting privileges at their second meeting.
Standing committees elect representatives from their members to Senate, as well as multiple boards and committees designed to advise Senate and administration on selected student issues.
Standing Committees FINANCE
Finance reviews all legislation authorizing expenditures by Student Senate and conducts budget hearings for student organizations seeking funding.
GPA
Graduate and Professional Affairs reviews all legislation concerning and affecting graduate and professional students. GPA works closely with the Graduate & Professional Association
MA
Multicultural Affairs addresses issues regarding minority relations, discrimination, and other multicultural concerns at KU and in the community.
UA
University Affairs addresses issues that affect student life, including academic policies,student services funding for organizations and other non-academic university events.
RIGHTS
Student Rights focuses on protecting students as dictated un the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. It addresses legislation that upholds the ideas, lifestyles and roles of students.