The Student Affairs Committee (SAC) is comprised of eight faculty members, four from each university, who represent multiple academic areas of focus, degree levels (including at least one who represents the undergraduate programs), and both institutions.
The purpose of the Student Affairs Committee (SAC) is to develop and support activities that nurture the student experience and facilitate leadership development among students.
Primary responsibilities include:
Develop and maintain policies and procedures to address student issues and interests, including student academic and career advising.
Facilitate and ensure continuity of academic and career advising to student groups and student-led activities.
Facilitate the appointment of student representatives to SPH standing and ad hoc committees, work groups, and task forces, through the Student Leadership Council (SLC)
Establish and maintain processes to celebrate, acknowledge, and honor students.
Develop and maintain policies consistent with both universities to enable students to communicate formal complaints and grievances.
In conjunction with the DEIC and the SPH AD/SJ, develop and maintain a trauma-informed “care team” to support SPH students.
Develop and maintain policies and practices regarding student recruitment.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures dealing with student admissions.