Committees

College Committees Council

Headed by the Chief of Staff

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Open to all students; An opportunity to serve on an all-college committee council focused on discussing and making decisions on various areas of student concern. 

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The College Committees are as follows:

• Academic Standards and Awards Committee

• Finance and Facilities Committee (F.F.C.)

• Council on Diversity and Equity (C.O.D.E.)

• Study Away and Campus Internationationalization Committee (S.A.C.I.C.)

• Curriculum Committee

• Campus Life and Community Standards Committee (C.L.C.S.C.)

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Any students interested in joining a college committee should contact the Chief of Staff, Ray Colabawalla, via email at <colabawalla01@allegheny.edu>.

ASG Rules Committee

Headed by the Attorney General

Members consist of four senators, one representing each class.

This committee is responsible for assisting the Attorney General with the following tasks:

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• approving and introducing new clubs, ASG resolutions, revisions to ASG-recognized club constitutions, and changes to the ASG Finance Guidelines & Policies (done with the Finance Committee) to be voted on by the Senate

• overseeing ASG elections (Presidential & Senatorial)

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Students interested in serving on the ASG Rules Committee must be a member of the Senate.

Finance

Headed by the Director of the Treasury

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Members consist of four senators, one representing each class.

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This committee is responsible for assisting the Director of the Treasury with the following tasks:

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• managing the funds of the Allegheny Student Government and ASG-recognized organizations

• reviewing and approving ASG-recognized organizations' finance and credit card requests

• reviewing the Financial Guidelines & Procedures annually, making any changes (as necessary) in collaboration with the Rules Committee to be voted on by the Senate.

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Students interested in serving on the Finance Committee must be a member of the Senate.

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The Finance Committee meets every Tuesday at 6:00 PM in the ASG Office.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Headed by the Director of Diversity & Inclusion

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Members consist of 2 senators and any number of ex-officios  (non-ASG participants).

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This committee is responsible for assisting the Director of Diversity & Inclusion with the following tasks:

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• informing the general student body on issues regarding power, privilege, and difference

• formulating any policy recommendations to the Senate, in regards to issues impacting the campus climate, as it relates to power, privilege, and difference

• supporting and working on any new and/or previous initiatives, projects, and events tackling issues of power, privilege, and difference, especially those within the IDEAS Center and the Office of Institutional Diversity.

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Any students interested in joining the Diversity & Inclusion Committee (as an ex-officio) should contact the Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Jaelyn Valentin, via email at <valentin01@allegheny.edu>.

Student Affairs

Headed by the Co-Directors of Student Affairs

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Members consist of 4 senators.

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This committee is responsible for assisting the Co-Directors of Student Affairs with the following tasks:

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• working on and supporting initiatives and events that work to improve student life within the boundaries of Allegheny College

• advocating for pertinent issues relating to student life on campus including (but not limited to): dining, parking, residence hall conditions, accessibility, safety, and student services

• creating a Student Life Survey to be sent out to the entire campus to collect their feedback

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Students interested in serving on the Student Affairs Committee must be a member of the Senate.

Press & Communications

Headed by the Director of Press & Communications

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Members consist of 2 senators and any number of ex-officios  (non-ASG participants).

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This committee is responsible for assisting the Director of Press & Communications with the following tasks:

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• maintaining ASG's image through the creation and use of social media posts, posters, all-campus email communications, and other marketing materials

• brainstorming engaging content ideas and ways to use social media and communications to increase engagement

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Any students interested in joining the Press & Communications Committee (as an ex-officio) should contact the Director of Press & Communications, Kyrie Doniz, via email at <donizk@allegheny.edu>.

Sustainability

Headed by the Director of Sustainability & Environmental Affairs

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Members consist of 2 senators and any number of ex-officios  (non-ASG participants).

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This committee is responsible for assisting the Director of Sustainability & Environmental Affairs with the following tasks:

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• implementing and coordinating projects concerning the sustainability of the campus, as a whole

• monitor and report on campus environmental sustainability 

• formulating policy recommendations, as necessary, to the Senate regarding campus sustainability and environmental topics of interest

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Any students interested in joining the Sustainability & Environmental Affairs Committee (as an ex-officio) should contact the Director of Sustainability & Environmental Affairs, Haley Hersh, via email at <hershh@allegheny.edu>.

Organizational Development

Headed by the Director of Organizational Development

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Members can consist of any number of ex-officios (non-ASG participants)

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This committee is responsible for assisting the Director of Organizational Development with the following tasks, as needed:

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• managing and organizing any ASG-related documentation

• recording notes at all ASG meetings

• connecting with ASG-recognized organizations and first-year students to share resources

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Any students interested in joining the Organizational Development Committee (as an ex-officio) should contact the Director of Organizational Development, Kori Bower, via email at <bowerk@allegheny.edu>.

Community Relations

Headed by the Director of Community Relations

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Members consist of 2 senators and any number of ex-officios  (non-ASG participants).

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This committee is responsible for assisting the Director of Community Relations with the following tasks:

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• brainstorming different ways to increase student engagement with and improve access to the wider community

• sharing any pertinent local events, announcements, and news with the campus community

• plan and execute programming designed to highlight local establishments and businesses in the area

• promote any service opportunities, especially those within the Office of Civic Engagement

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Any students interested in joining the Community Relations Committee (as an ex-officio) should contact the Director of Community Relations, Will Lowthert, via email at <lowthert01@allegheny.edu>.