Committees + Task Forces

Committees + Task Forces

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The work of ASUN Student Government is conducted through committees. 

Committees are groups of students composed of senators and at-large members who work on specific policy niches, ranging from environmental sustainability, to student fee allocations, to diversity and inclusion.

Academics Committee

Responsible for investigating issues pertaining to the standard of academics at UNL and pursuing policies intended to improve this standard. The committee promotes course evaluations and handles 15th week complaints.

Typically, members of this committee represent ASUN in any ad-hoc or standing committees or advisory boards pertaining to academic affairs. 

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Campus Life and Safety Committee

Responsible for working toward improving the well-being and safety of all students on campus in a number of areas. 

Recent programming initiatives include policy areas including, but not limited to: mental health, sexual assault, and campus lighting.

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Communications Committee

Responsible for working with other committees to connect students with the policies and programming of ASUN Student Government.

Responsible for ensuring transparency and active engagement between constituents and ASUN Student Government members.

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Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Responsible for promoting diversity and inclusion on campus through programing events, and educating students.

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Environmental Sustainability Committee

Responsible for taking a leading role in transforming UNL into a more sustainable university through policy change, various projects, education, and community involvement and to increase student input on environmental issues.

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Committee for Fee Allocations

Responsible for recommending to the Senate the establishment and allocation of University Program and Facilities Fees (UPFF), also referred to as student fees. 

The committee is comprised of 3 Senate members, as well as 10 members elected at-large during the ASUN Student Government election.

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Government Liaison Committee

Educates and engages students in civic duties, such as voter registration and representative outreach. Additionally, GLC communicates student views and concerns to University of Nebraska-Lincoln administration and all levels of government, while remaining impartial and under the representative guidance of the Senate.

Committee members and chair are appointed by the president. 

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Sexual Misconduct Prevention Committee

Responsible for researching the history of sexual misconduct on campus while collaborating with university administration to advocate for changes that will improve campus culture.

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Student Services Committee

Responsible for investigating issues relating to services provided by ASUN Student Government, including:

  • oversight of Registered Student Organizations

  • review and amendments of constitutions for RSOs

  • disciplinary actions against RSOs

  • periodical reviews of ASUN bylaws

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Technology Advisory & Fee Committee

Responsible for reviewing and examining each college’s use of its budgeted student technology fee. This fee is for the specific use of bettering the technological aspects of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 

After reviewing each college’s previous year's expenses relating to the student technology fee, the committee researches other proposals for use of the technology fee and special projects that may be funded.

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Health Center Budget Advisory Task Force

Works closely with the CFA, the Health Center, and Student Life administration to develop a sustainable, student-centered budget plan regarding the University Health Center and CAPS.

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Low Income Student Task Force

Works closely with Student Life and campus partners to collaboratively address the diverse and individualized needs of student populations on campus.

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