Listed below are a number of ways to have your voice heard on campus.
Student Life Advisory Boards
Purpose: Varies by unit but generally provide advice on pressing unit issues to the unit director and staff. The board's recommendations help to influence unit goals, services, and overall effectiveness. Membership: Varies by unit but generally a diverse group of students that are involved in, or affected by the work of the unit. Term of Service: Varies by unit but at least one year Frequency: Varies, at least monthly Convened by: Unit directors and divisional leaders Institutional Access: Unit directors, Student Life leadership
Student Focus Groups
Purpose: Seek feedback and wisdom from students through surveys or focus groups Membership: Diverse groups of students, all of whom have interest, experience or expertise in the issue at hand. Term of Service: One time engagement with potential for ongoing involvement as needed Frequency: As needed Convened by: Student Life or University Leadership Institutional Access: Unit directors, Student Life leadership
Focused Interest/Content Meetings
Purpose: Provide one time, issue-based thinking on topics or situations that need focused attention. Provide perspective that represents the breadth and depth of the issue and the student body. Membership: Diverse group of students, all of whom have interest, experience or expertise in the issue at hand Term of Service: One time engagement with potential for ongoing involvement as needed Frequency: As needed Convened by: Appropriate institutional leader(s) Institutional Access: Appropriate institutional leader(s)
CSG/RSG Executive Meetings with University Leadership
Purpose: Discuss issues of importance to students and consult with the Vice President for Student Life on matters of the student government. Membership: The President and Vice President of the Central Student Government and Rackham Student Government Term of Service: Students are elected by the student body of all schools and colleges for one year terms Frequency: Varies, at least monthly Convened by: Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Institutional Access: Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students