SGA Senate Committees

Each Senator serves on at least one committee of the Senate.  If you have questions or concerns related to these topics, we encourage you to reach out to the Chair of each committee, one of the individual members, or the Speaker of the Senate, Robin Falkow.

Academic Relations Committee (ARC)

This committee meets with the Provost and Faculty Academic Council to learn about the University’s academic plans or address academic concerns.  They plan events to enrich students’ academic experiences including the Steven House Academic Opportunities Fair.

Membership: Viha Patel (chair), Connor Vaughn, Kayla Boyette, Jocelyn Gomez, Anna Burfeind, Claudia Haspel, Tanner Vislay

Students Promoting Inclusive Excellence (SPIE)

This committee is responsible for promoting an inclusive campus for all students. The committee works to initiate, develop, and support campus diversity, equity, and inclusivity initiatives. Membership comes from SGA members and other students from identity-centric organizations across campus.

Membership: Claudia Haspel (chair), Madeline Mitchener, Noah Biggers, Jinelle Gonzalez, Caroline Renshaw, Hasan Khan, Mary Ntirenganya, Kaelise Lane

Student Outreach Committee (SOC)

This committee collaborates with students, campus departments, and others to address issues/concerns the student body raises and implement initiatives for positive change.

Membership: Ellie Agulnek (chair), MJ Johns, Oliver Keicher, Elizabeth Shum, Parker Schloss, Drew Fetterolf, Juan Daniel Chiriboga

One Phoenix Committee

This committee is responsible for the planning and execution of school spirit and community-building initiatives. They works in collaboration with university partners on initiatives to help enhance a sense of community and belonging on campus.  They work with the 9/11 Memorial, Trick-or-Treat Moseley, Homecoming Royalty, the President’s Holiday Party, the Dr. Leo Lambert Awards process/celebration, and Administrative Professionals’ Day.

Membership: Julie Snow and Ashley Benson (chair), Emily McAninch, Caroline Mitchell, Kennedy Steiner, Kiley Sherlock, Michael Swartz, Ryan Voisard

Elections Committee

The Elections Committee includes members of the senior class who are not eligible for the upcoming election cycle.  They review the election policies, make suggestions for change through the SGA Senate, and manage the election process.

Membership: Maddie Williams (chair), Chloe Hamilton, Jack Sheppard, Anna Matawaran

Communications Committee

Members of the Communications Committee may be filled by any student who meets the minimum qualifications (2.7 GPA and in good standing with the University). They are nominated at the discretion of the VP of Communications, appointed by the SGA President and confirmed by the Senate.

Assistant VP of Communications:  Kayla Boyette
Emmy Benedict
Courtney Delicker
Monique Grew
Hasan Khan
Kennedy Steiner

Campus Committees

Elon University values students’ perspectives and welcomes them to sit on a number of University-wide committees.  The SGA President is tasked with appointing students to serve on these committees.  If you would like more information or are interested in serving, we encourage you to contact the SGA President.

Academic Standing Committee (2 students)
Academic Support and Advising Committee (2)
Athletics (1)
Core Curriculum Council (2)
Disabilities Advisory Committee (3)
Environmental Advisory Council (2)
Global Education Curriculum Committee (2)
Grade Appeal Hearing Committee (1)
Honor Board (6)
Library Committee (2)
(new) Mental Health Advisory Panel (TBD)
Religious and Spiritual Life Committee (4)
Residential Campus Advisory Committee (1)
Student Life Committee (4 and SGA President)
Student Media Board (3)
Traditions Council (2)
University Appeal Board (1 SGA Exec)
University Calendar Committee (1)