The Rules and Constitution Committee is responsible for the maintenance of the SGA Constitution and Bylaws as well as addressing formal complaints made to the SGA.

Chair: Parliamentarian

Members: TBA

The Internal Affairs Committee shall be responsible for obtaining information about inside relations and activities as it pertains to UIS and the campus community; this may include, but is not limited to, faculty, staff, department administration, Division of Student Affairs, and Academic and Administrative affairs.

The Committee on External Relations and Marketing shall be responsible for obtaining information about outside relations and activities as it pertains to UIS and the campus community; this may include, but is not limited to, faculty, staff, the UI Alumni Association, businesses, non-profit organizations and agencies, and Sangamon County area. The committee will also be responsible for maintaining contact with local, county, state, and federal officials on issues pertaining to higher education.

Chair: External Vice President

The Executive Committee is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the SGA. Should an issue require the immediate attention of the SGA, the Executive Committee shall assemble to act on behalf of the SGA as a whole.  The members of the Executive Committee will be the SGA President, Internal Vice-President, External Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Parliamentarian, and Trustee.

Chair: President Emmanuelle Yakana

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All SGA meetings are open to the public and start at 6 pm in the Television Studio, Lower Level PAC, unless otherwise specified. See below for scheduled meeting dates, planned agendas, and minutes for each meeting. Other documents that are discussed during meetings will also be attached below.

Video recordings of all meetings can be accessed by clicking on the link below. Meeting videos are available within 3 days of SGA meetings.

Welcome to the Student Government Association committee page!  Here you will find information regarding our standing committees.  There are numerous committee opportunities on campus for students. Below you will find links to information on the various Student Government committees.

Elections

Involvement in Student Government is a great way to develop your leadership skills, influence campus decisions, and get involved in your campus community.  Student Government elections are held both in the Spring and Fall. All positions not filled by election during the spring will be elected in the fall. This election must be held no later than the sixth week of the fall semester.