If you’re a student searching for new ways to be active and create change, you’re on the right page. Student Life at the University of Michigan—a division of over two dozen units that provide support and services to U-M students—convenes a variety of student advisory boards where you can champion your communities and be a force for positive change in a place filled with history and the footprints of great student leaders before you.
Join one of our advisory boards to learn the dynamics of large organizations, the finer points of leading, the value of civic engagement—and countless other skills that will aid your academics, your interpersonal interactions, and the career that awaits your hard work and dedication.
Advisory Committee of Recreational Sports
Contact Recreational Sports to learn more.
AVP Auxiliary Services Student Advisory Board
Contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Life to learn more.
CAPS Student Advisory Board
The CAPS Student Advisory Board (CAPS SAB) is a community of undergraduate and graduate students interested in advising Counseling and Psychological Services on the variety of ways in which we engage with the greater U-M community on matters of college student mental health as well as actively participating in topic-focused projects.
Center for Campus Involvement Advisory Committee
The Center for Campus Involvement (CCI) is a dynamic, student-focused organization that serves undergraduate and graduate students campus-wide through its programs and student organization support. This board assists CCI staff by providing important student perspectives about the student involvement experience at U-M.
Dean of Students Advisory Board
This board’s primary goal is to provide feedback to the Dean of Students and share students’ experiences with a range of student issues. Throughout the academic year, meetings encourage discussion on new initiatives and emergent issues. The board's recommendations help to influence Dean of Student goals, services, and overall effectiveness.
Ginsberg Center Student Advisory Board
This board provides guidance, support, and feedback that advances the Ginsberg Center's work and broader community engagement. Board members represent the center’s programs and initiatives, student organizations (particularly those that focus on service, social justice, advocacy, and/or activism), and the campus at large.
International Center Student Council
The International Center Student Council (ICSC) provides globally-minded students with a forum to identify and examine issues affecting students. ICSC serves as a direct link between U-M students and the International Center and is dedicated to helping the International Center fulfill its mission. ICSC also serves to provide a global community in which members can respectfully and creatively collaborate with each other and with IC to make U-M a better place for personal and professional growth.
Michigan Dining Food Advisory Committee
The Michigan Dining Student Food Advisory Committee provides a student perspective to the Michigan Dining Senior Lead Team to help Michigan Dining offer an integrated and consistently high-quality dining experience that is forward-thinking, sustainable, student-focused, customer-driven, financially successful, and inclusive—and provides experiential learning for all.
Michigan League Board of Governors
The Michigan League Board of Governors advises the league director on policy and practice matters. The board also advocates for the Michigan League by promoting the heritage of the iconic, historic building, overseeing the operations of the Friends of the Michigan League, and providing insight and student input on Michigan League projects.
Michigan Union Board of Representatives
The Michigan Union Board of Representatives (MUBR) serves as an advisory board to the Director of the Michigan Union. The Michigan Union is a university center for the primary purpose of enhancing the quality of campus life and favorably affecting the complete educational experience at the University of Michigan.
Multicultural Hall Council
Contact Michigan Housing to learn more.
Pierpont Board of Representatives
The Pierpont Commons Board of Representatives (TPCBR) serves as an advisory board to the Director of Pierpont Commons. Pierpont Commons is the student union of North Campus, offering meeting rooms, community spaces, and study and restorative spaces for staff and students.
Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
The Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) provides a student perspective to the associate vice president for health and wellness and other clinicians and staff in order to advance the quality of care and services provided for students in the health and wellness space.
Vice President for Student Life Student Advisory Board
This board advises the Vice President for Student Life on pressing student issues. Regular meetings throughout the academic year encourage discussion about new initiatives and emergent issues, and the board’s recommendations help to influence Student Life's goals, services, and overall effectiveness.