Committees with Student Appointees
The following list of committees are opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to get involved in university wide efforts which impact students (updated for the 2025-2026 academic year). All students are encouraged to peruse the listing and click on the application to apply. If a department, unit, or division is interested in listing a committee on this site and would like student representation appointed by the student government, please contact ASUCLA Student Government Services at sgs@asucla.ucla.edu to be added to this listing.
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Committees Open to all Students:
ASUCLA Communications Board
Communications Board members are the fiduciaries of the UCLA Student Media enterprise. They are responsible for setting board, editorial, and advertising polices, as well as approve yearly budgets and appoint editor in chiefs/general managers to oversee the ten publications mandated by their bylaws.
UCLA Sustainability Committee
The mission of the UCLA Sustainability Committee is to create a culture of sustainability at UCLA in which the entire UCLA community is aware of, engaged in, and committed to advancing sustainability through education, research, operations, and community partnerships.
College Faculty Executive Committee
The Faculty Executive Committee (FEC) is elected by the faculty and conducts the governance of the College. In particular, the FEC: 1) Provides general oversight of the academic programs in the College and serves as an advisory body on matters concerning the welfare of students in the College, 2) Reviews and approves requirements for College majors, minors, honors programs, and other curricular requirements of the College, 3) Reviews and proposes changes to College regulations, and 4) Consults with concerned faculty members and members of the administration and makes recommendations to the Deans based on established Senate policies about the College’s allocation of educational resources, academic priorities, and planning and budget issues.
The Green Initiative Fund
The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) is UCLA’s Green Fund. The goal of TGIF is to enable and empower students to take an active role in making UCLA a leader in sustainability. TGIF supports and provides much needed funding for projects that promote the mission of UCLA sustainability, which is to create a culture in which the entire UCLA community is aware of, engaged in, and committed to advancing sustainability. Through the administration of the Main Fund, Capital Fund, and Tokens of Appreciation Fund, TGIF awards hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to advance sustainability on campus.
ASUCLA Board of Directors
The Associated Students UCLA, as a responsive student-centered organization, provides innovative and excellent services, programs, products, and facilities for the entire UCLA community. The appointees will be responsible for attending the BOD orientation retreat June 16-17, monthly committee meetings via Zoom, and monthly Board meetings in person. As well as participate in additional BOD events aligned with committee work.
Student Health Advisory Committee
The mission of SHAC is to ensure that the health, wellness, and mental welfare of UCLA’s student body are provided for by the University to the best possible extent. To accomplish this, SHAC acts as a liaison between students and The Ashe Center, CAPS, and other affiliated administrative bodies, and as an advocate for the healthcare of its students when there is a difference in vision between students and administrators. It is the expectation of the students that UCLA provides high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective healthcare for UCLA students, and that other UCLA programs provide needed physical and mental health services, as well as other services necessary to foster student well-being.
Community Activities Committee (CAC)
CAC Representatives oversee referendum funding that supports ongoing community service efforts conducted by UCLA registered student organizations for off-campus programming. The committee has one big annual deadline at the beginning of fall quarter with a large budget to support organizations for the academic year and a quarterly deadline with a smaller budget pool.
Campus Programs Committee (CPC)
CPC Representatives oversee a student services/referendum funding that supports cultural or educational programming conducted by UCLA registered student organization on the UCLA campus. The committee has 3 deadlines throughout the 25-26 academic year with a large budget and 3 deadlines quarterly with a smaller budget pool.
Committee on Academic Freedom
The Academic Freedom Committee studies and reports to the Division concerning any conditions within or without the University which, in its judgment, may affect the academic freedom. Academic freedom is freedom from duress or sanction aimed at suppressing the intellectual independence, free investigation, and unfettered communication by the academic community -- faculty, librarians, students, and guests (see: UCLA Statement on Academic Freedom). The official policy of the University of California on academic freedom is spelled out in University of California Regulation No. 5 as approved by President Sproul (15 June 1944) and incorporated in the Academic Personnel Manual as APM-010. On February 1, 2020, the University of California also published APM-011, "Academic Freedom, Protection of Professional Standards, and Responsibilities of Non-Faculty Academic Appointees." The Committee maintains liaison with the University Committee on Academic Freedom. For additional resources, see the "Policy & Resources" link on the left. The Committee proactively identifies issues that threaten academic freedom and deals with specific issues that may be brought to the Committee as they arise. Either faculty members or the administration may bring issues to the Committee. The Committee has been asked by the administration to comment on a variety of issues (e.g., faculty disciplinary procedures, copyright policies, electronic mail policy, and faculty incompetence) to insure continued protection of academic freedom. Issues brought before the Committee by faculty include attacks on the academic freedom to teach a course, as he/she perceived it, the sale of lecture notes on the web, and student evaluations.
Academic Program Review Committee
The Academic Program Review Committee (APRC) is charged with conducting all aspects of the Academic Program Review process, as outlined in Appendix XVI. The committee periodically reviews all academic programs of study as delegated by the Graduate Council and Undergraduate Council. Additionally, the committee develops and monitors the procedures and policies related to the administration of academic program reviews.
Committee on Data, Information Technology and Privacy
The Committee on Data, Information Technology, and Privacy (CDITP) represents the UCLA Academic Senate on all matters relating to the acquisition, deployment, and usage of communication and information technology, intellectual property, privacy, and data technology. The CDITP serves as the Division's primary representative for the consideration of data, its collection, access, use, protection, and ownership (including the issues of privacy, security, instruction, research, and education) and maintains an active relationship with the Systemwide University Committee on Academic Computing and Communications (UCACC) through its UCACC representative. CDITP consults regularly with, the Chief Information Officer, and the Chief Privacy Officer on all matters as they relate to policies, practices, and governance of information technology. The Committee on Data, Information Technology, and Privacy will interact with the Vice Chancellor for Administration and the Vice Chancellor for Academic Personnel.
Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The primary mission of the Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is to provide advice to the University Administration on policies/programs to advance faculty diversity, including the recruitment and retention of women and underrepresented minorities. The Committee provides advice to the Academic Senate on issues relating to diversity and equal opportunity in the University community.
Academic Senate- Executive Board
The Executive Board coordinates and reviews actions and proposals from Senate committees and administration. Consults with and advises the Divisional Chair on all matters, including issues brought to attention from outside the Senate’s or administration’s formal structures. Acts on all matters, except legislation, in the name of the Los Angeles Division at times when the Legislative Assembly cannot readily be convened or when haste is required.
Faculty Welfare Committee
The principal charge of the Faculty Welfare Committee is to advise the Division and confer with administrative agencies on all matters involving the economic welfare of the faculty, including but not limited to the level of salaries, salary determination methodology, benefits, insurance, retirement, housing and conditions of employment. Due attention will be given to matters of particular concern to emeriti.
Committee on International Education
The principal charge of the Committee on International Education (CIE) is to represent the Los Angeles Division in matters concerned with International Education. CIE maintains an active relationship with the Statewide University Committee on International Education (UCIE) through its UCIE representative. CIE provides consultation and makes recommendations to the Los Angeles Division with respect to international education, international exchange, international internships, and international students and scholars.
Legislative Assembly
The Legislative Assembly is empowered to act in all matters for the Los Angeles Division though subject to provisions of Divisional bylaws. Members of the Assembly approve all changes to the Senate Bylaws and Regulations, ratify slates for each of the Senate's Standing Committees as recommended by the Committee on Committees, review and approve annual reports of each of the Standing Committees, and consider campus-wide issues. Proposals having a wide effect on faculty life are always brought before the Legislative Assembly; for example, changes in faculty disciplinary procedures, a mentoring plan for assistant professors, and revisions to General Education. Assembly members elect the at-large members of the Senate's Executive Board by choosing them each Spring quarter. The Legislative Assembly meets at least once per quarter for a total of four times during the academic year.
Committee on Library and Scholarly Communication
The Committee on Library and Scholarly Communication (COLASC) takes, as its principal obligation, to reflect and articulate the views of UCLA faculty members concerning the role of the University Library in the acquisition, storage, and provision of scholarly materials. COLASC maintains an active relationship with the Statewide University Committee on Library and Scholarly Communication (UCOLASC) through its UCOLASC representative.
Council on Planning & Budget
CPB's charge is to make recommendations based on established Senate policy to the Chancellor and Senate agencies concerning the allocation of educational resources, academic priorities, and the planning and budgetary process as well as formulating a Senate view on the campus budget and each major campus space-use and building project. CPB discusses with the Executive Vice Chancellor and Vice Chancellor for Finance the current strategic and budget issues. CPB maintains an active relationship with the Systemwide University Council on Planning and Budget (UCPB) through its UCPB representative.
Council on Research
It is the responsibility of the Council on Research (COR) to consult regularly with the Vice Chancellor for Research and with the various Directors within the research administration as required, to advise on issues pertinent to the faculty research mission. It is the mandate of the COR to advise the Chancellor and inform the Division concerning (a) faculty perspectives on issues pertaining to the research mission at UCLA and the University of California; (b) campus budgetary needs for support of research and support of research infrastructures, policy, and strategy regarding the pursuit and acceptance of such support; (c) promotion and coordination of multidisciplinary research and collaborative work among faculty; and (d) policies governing acceptance of extramural funding. COR meets once a month during the academic year. The Council on Research is charged with (a) formulating Senate general guidelines for review of Organized Research Units (ORUs) and make recommendations to the Vice Chancellor for Research based on ORU review reports; (b) maintaining formal liaison with relevant Senate committees, such as the Graduate Council and the Council on Planning and Budget; (c) establishing policies and procedures governing the allocation of funds within the purview of the Faculty Grants Program, for the conduct of research and for travel to attend scholarly meetings; and (d) the Chair of COR shall coordinate the conduct and activities of the Faculty Grants Program. Lastly, it is the function of the COR to evaluate and inform the Division (UCLA Academic Senate) of these policies and procedures.
Graduate/Professional Students Only:
Chancellor's Oversight Committee
The Chancellor’s Oversight Committee is charged by the UCLA Chancellor to assist in the review of the activities of UCLA Technology Development Corporation (TDC), including its management of intellectual property owned by The Regents and certain University-industry research collaborations. The committee meets formally once a year, occasionally on special topics as needed.
Graduate and Professional Student Alumni Network
The mission of the Graduate and Professional Student Alumni (GPSA) Network is to foster a culture of mentorship and community that goes beyond the time as students at UCLA and create interdisciplinary connections among graduate and professional student alumni. This position will serve as representatives of the current student body and future GPSA constituency. They will maintain the BOD updated with the latest in student and campus concerns and advocacy efforts. They will also serve as the bridge in connecting the alumni community, the student body, and campus offices. These students will also serve as the liaison with alumni on key campus committees like, but not limited to, Graduate Student Orientation Implementation Committee and Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week Committee.
Graduate Council
The Graduate Council is delegated to make policy for graduate education at UCLA, except for the M.D., J.D., LL.M., S.J.D. and D.D.S degrees. It recommends to the Legislative Assembly graduate programs leading to new degrees, as well as disestablishment or consolidation of existing degrees. It periodically reviews and evaluates all graduate programs of study (in conjunction with Undergraduate Council's review of the related undergraduate program, where appropriate). It also recommends to the systemwide Coordinating Committee on Graduate Affairs proposals for new graduate programs leading to existing degrees and new programs leading to graduate level certificates.
Undergraduate Students Only:
General Education Governance Committee (GEGC)
The General Education Governance Committee (GEGC) is appointed by the Undergraduate Council and oversees the quality of UCLA’s General Education (GE) curriculum. The GEGC evaluates new GE course submissions and existing courses applying for recertification of GE status. Committee members are assigned to one of three working groups, based on the three foundation areas of the GE curriculum. The working groups make recommendations of courses that fit the principles of GE.
USAC Community Service Mini Fund
The USA Community Service Mini Fund is a funding body that exclusively funds community service programs and projects led by students. The UASF Community Service Mini Fund Committee shall allocate that portion of fees from the Academic Success Referendum which are earmarked for community service (i.e., $0.50 per student per quarter) and that portion of fees from the CARE Referendum which are earmarked for the Community Service Mini Fund (i.e., $0.50 per student per quarter) for a total of $1.00 per student per quarter. It shall be the responsibility of the Committee to notify all officially recognized student organizations of the available mini-funds.
Commuter Liaison
The Commuter Liaison will advise and assist the Undergraduate Students Association Council on how to best address commuter issues, sharing its progress through monthly updates to the Council. The Commuter Liaison shall: (a) Identify the areas in which the Undergraduate Students Association Council is failing to meet the needs of commuter students and recommend to the Council and Transportation and Parking Services solutions in problem areas, (b) Evaluate commuter concerns from a student viewpoint, and (c) Provide organized student input into decision-making by the Council, TSAB, and Transportation and Parking Services in relation to more accessibility to parking, other commuter options, and commuter affordability. The Commuter Liaison will work closely with the Financial Supports Commissioner on all of the above in addition to distributing commuter parking scholarships funded by the Financial Supports office.
Committee on Undergraduate Admissions & Relations with Schools
CUARS oversees matters relating to undergraduate admissions and relations with schools. The committee sets the conditions for freshman and transfer admission to UCLA, including establishing holistic review criteria used by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to select eligible students. CUARS liaises with the Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools (BOARS) to establish undergraduate admissions policies for the University of California, in consultation with the Regents and systemwide Administration. In addition, CUARS advises the Office of Undergraduate Admissions on the implementation of admission policies and procedures, such as recruitment and outreach efforts, and provides faculty perspectives on academic preparation for undergraduates entering the University.
Undergraduate Council
The Undergraduate Council (UgC) makes policy for undergraduate education at UCLA; recommends to the Legislative Assembly undergraduate programs leading to new degrees; authorizes, supervises and regulates all undergraduate courses and programs of instruction and preparatory education; periodically reviews and evaluates all undergraduate programs of study and all programs of preparatory education in conjunction with the Graduate Council; and sets standards for honors and recommends procedures for awards of undergraduate scholarships.
Judicial Board
The Judicial Board is the judicial branch of the UCLA Undergraduate Students Association (USA). Serving in a similar capacity as the United States Supreme Court, the Judicial Board primarily adjudicates disputes involving infractions of the USA Constitution, Bylaws, and Election Code. Additionally, the Judicial Board serves as a board of appeals concerning decisions made by the Elections Board.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee comprises of seven members: Chair (1), Vice-Chair (1), committee members (3), and alternates (2). The Finance Committee is responsible for handling all financial matters of USAC. This includes receiving, analyzing, and reviewing all budgets and financial requests dealing with USA funds, specifically examining requests from the USA Contingency Fund and Capital Fund. The committee ensures that funds are spent appropriately in accordance with USAC and University Financial policies.