University Committees are a great way for students to become involved in providing student input and sharing the student perspective with University departments. University committee representatives are responsible for attending the meetings of their assigned committees, sharing student input, and reporting to the Student Union Senate and Union President after meetings occur.

For more information on University Committees, please contact the Student Union Director of Executive Affairs.

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Alcohol and Other Drug Coalition



The Alcohol and Other Drug Coalition is a team of students, faculty and staff that meets regularly to examine campus consciousness regarding student use of alcohol and other drugs. Of particular concern to this committee are the nature of alcohol and drug education provided to Brandeis students, strategies for promoting healthy student choices, campus responses to underage and problem drinking, and the kinds of support which are available to students who find themselves in trouble with -- or as a result of -- their substance use habits. Rather than setting policy or taking on large projects, the group attempts to compile available data, gather anecdotal information, share concerns, and then make recommendations for action on campus. In addition, this group is charged with reviewing our ongoing compliance with the principles of the Boston Coalition, a regional network of colleges and universities with shared goals and concerns around underage and problem drinking.

Academic Services Advisory Committee



The purpose of the Academic Services Advisory Committee is to give student input to the Dean of Academic Services with advising and other academic issues.



Bookstore Committee (Limit 1 Student)



The Bookstore Committee advises the campus bookstore on topics such book selection, apparel, and policy.

Committee for the Support of Teaching (Limit 1 Student)



The Committee for the Support of Teaching develops policy and procedural recommendations to support the teaching mission of the university and initiates faculty development programs to improve the quality of teaching at Brandeis. It schedules workshops and meetings on teaching issues, and organizes an annual dinner on "Teaching at Brandeis" after the first faculty meeting, and contributes to the orientation of new faculty and graduate teaching assistants. In addition, the CST advises on the administration of the Course Evaluation Instrument. It has also developed the format for reporting the results of teaching evaluations surveys for use by tenure and promotion review committees and initiated the University Prize Instructorships program and the Louis Dembitz Brandeis Prize for Excellence in Teaching.



Committee on Disabilities (Limit 8 Students)



The primary function of the Disability Committee is to monitor the University's Disability Policies for faculty, staff and students making certain that equal opportunity is available for all persons with disabilities in academic, employment and social activities. The Committee monitors issues of accessibility on campus and advocates for user-friendly accessibility in new building and renovation projects on campus. The Committee hears reports from the members of the Committee who, within their positions, have responsibilities to ensure that the campus is accessible and that reasonable accommodations are available for those with appropriate documentation. The Committee researches issues regarding people with disabilities raised in meetings. The Committee works to communicate awareness of disability issues on campus. The committee meets approximately once a month.

Committee Chair: Elizabeth Fields (efields@brandeis.edu).

Dean of Arts and Sciences Advisory Committee (Limit 6 Students)



The purpose of the Dean of Arts and Sciences' Advisory Committee is to give student input to the Dean of academics on campus.



Committee Chair: Daniel Liebman (dliebman@brandeis.edu)

Dining Services Committee (Limit 6 Students)



The Dining Services Committee challenges our committee members to recommend viable changes and help support and communicate our efforts at implementing new programs. This will hopefully become an interactive and dynamic system-one that encourages collaboration and demonstrates change to meet the diverse demands of the community.



Committee Chair: Ari Tretin (ytretin@brandeis.edu)

Ethics Center Committee (Limit 2 Students)



The Ethics Center Advisory Committee's purpose is to propose ideas for events that we should mount or speakers that we should bring to campus, make recommendations about cosponsorship requests, offer advice and assistance in executing events, and to help evaluate events, including post-event documentation and dissemination. This committee appointment will only be Spring 2011 into Fall 2011.

Festival of the Arts Planning Committee (Limit 1 Student)



This committee oversees the preparation and organization of the "Festival of the Arts." Festival of the Arts takes place in the spring. Serving on this committee involves reviewing grant applications, planning all aspects of the Festival and advising and assisting in publicity efforts.



Experiential Learning Committee



The Experiential Learning Committee organizes and expands experiential learning on campus.



Hiatt Career Center Advisory Board



Members of the Advisory Board will hear about career programs/events that are in the planning stages, provide feedback on new initiatives, and will contribute ideas on how the Hiatt Career Center can continually strive to serve students well.

Lerman/Neubauer Teaching Award Selection Committee (1 Student, Must be Junior or Sophomore)



The committee is charged with nominating to the Dean of Arts and Sciences the names of three faculty, one of whom will be chosen, as this year's winner of the Lerman/Neubauer award. This is an award for teaching, mentoring, and counseling, which includes assessing the impact a faculty member has had on undergraduates. The award carries a cash prize of $5000, so it is significant!



Library Advisory Committee



The Library Advisory Committee is a group of students, staff, and faculty whom advise the policies and procedures of our campus libraries.



LTS Advisory Committee (Limit 1 Student)



The Library & Technology Services (LTS) Advisory Committee meets regularly to discuss LTS policies. It is chaired by the Vice President and Vice Provost for Libraries and Technology and consists of faculty, graduate and undergraduate students.

Parking Appeals Committee (Limit 2 Students)



The parking appeals committee will hear all formal appeals in accordance with Article IX of the parking regulations. The appeal hearing will be informal and the rules of evidence will not apply. Decisions on all appeals may be made as long as three of the 5 committee members are present. The decision of the appeals committee is final. Once a semester the committee will discuss any major parking concerns or changes that might be proposed and present them to the director of Public Safety for review.

Provost Advisory Committee 

The Provost Advisory Committee is responsible for presenting initiatives that help connect the Office of the Provost to the Brandeis student body. It is also responsible for assisting the Provost with any outreach initiatives.

Committee Chair: Shayna Medley (shayna.medley@gmail.com)


Public Safety Committee On Personal Safety (Limit 3 Students)



The mission of the Public Safety Committee is to address community concerns regarding issues of questionable or improper enforcement by the Department of Public Safety. The Committee will maintain confidentiality, if requested by any student, faculty or staff submitting a concern. However the committee may also issue reports containing recommendations for action to administration.

Additionally the Public Safety Committee will review and analyze relevant data, statistical information and other pertinent information about the overall safety of members of the Brandeis community. The Committee will review overall lighting on campus, parking & traffic safety concerns, fire safety matters and make recommendations to enhance the overall safety of the our community.

Community Living Advisory Committee (Limit 6 Students)

The Community Living Advisory Committee consults with administrators from Community Living, and works to refine and develop Brandeis' housing selection process and policies regarding housing.

Committee Chair: Fina Amarilio (fina@brandeis.edu)

Student Health Advisory Committee

This Committee reviews the operation of the Health Center, its relationship with the students, faculty and staff, the insurance plans, and the concerns of students.

Committee Chairs: Susannah Feinstein (sfeinste@brandeis.edu) and Jennifer Horn (jhorn51@brandeis.edu)

Student Information Technology Advisory Committee (Limit 4 Students)

The purpose of the Student Information Technology Advisory Committee is to participate in advising the Chief Information Officer on items that relate to broad Information Technology issues at Brandeis, especially those involving undergraduates and graduates. The committee has four undergraduate student members and one graduate member.

University Appeals Board on Student Conduct

The University Appeals Board on Student Conduct is a student-faculty panel that reviews appeals of decisions made by the UBSC or by administrative action. It is the role of this Board to determine whether there is sufficient grounds for an appeal, and, if so, to completely rehear the case.
19.7 The University Appeals Board on Student Conduct: This Board shall hear all appeals of administrative actions (see Sections 20.3-20.5), appeals of decisions of the University Board on Student Conduct, and appeals of decisions of any ad hoc Board which may be formed at the discretion of the Dean of Student Life.
19.8 The University Appeals Board (UAB) shall be comprised of one full-time student appointed by the President of the Student Senate, one member of the faculty appointment by the Chairperson of the Faculty Senate, and a chairperson holding the rank of Assistant Professor or above appointed by the Dean of Student Life. Alternates for the faculty positions shall be appointed by the appropriate authorities. The alternate student member shall be appointed by the President of the Graduate Student Association.
19.9 Members and alternates on the UAB shall be appointed for two-year terms on a staggered basis with one student and two faculty members completing their terms each year. Vacancies occurring in UAB positions shall be filled by the alternates for the remainder of the term. If a board position becomes vacant, and no alternate is available, the original appointing authority shall appoint a replacement for the remainder of the term.
19.10 A member of the UAB may be impeached according to the procedures outlined in Section 19.6, with the University Appeals Board (including alternates) conducting the formal impeachment hearing.

Zirkel and Ennis Staff Excellence Award Selection Committee (Limit 1 Student)

The purpose of the committee is to manage the process of selecting employees to be honored by two awards. The Zirkel award is given to a non-exempt employee, that is a service employee, such as a custodian, secretary, technician, etc. The Ennis award is given to a member of the professional staff such as an academic administrator, a program director, associate dean.

The winners are selected by reviewing nomination from the entire community. The committee consists of students, faculty and staff and truly represents an opportunity to create a sense of community across the lines that so often divide us. We usually have two or three meetings, the first is held in late January to discuss the process and review the nomination form. The second and, if need be, the third meeting are held in late February/early March and focus on reviewing the nominations and coming to agreement as to the winners. Meetings are usually at lunchtime and include a working lunch. Once the winners have been identified, they are notified and invited to a luncheon with the President. All committee members attend the luncheon. At the luncheon, the committee is introduced, the winners are introduced and presented with a check for $500 and their name is added to a plaque that then hangs in their work area for the next year.

Office of Communications Advisory Committee

This committee advises the University's Office of Communications on how to best communicate with current and prospective students, faculty and staff. Areas of interest include Brandeis's website and media presence.

Committee Chair: Michelle Kuchinsky (mekuchinsky@brandeis.edu)

Psychological Counseling Center Advisory Committee

This committee advises the psychological counseling center on current student psychological health concerns among Brandeis undergraduates and how to best address them.

Committee Chair: Alyson Eller (aeller@brandeis.edu)