Committee on Committees

Mission: The Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Work Group is a board-based committee that includes campus and community representatives. The AOD Work Group works in conjunction with the Alcohol and Other Drugs/ Violence Prevention and Isla Vista Community Standards Task Force to coordinate and direct UCSB's comprehensive alcohol and other drug abuse prevention programs. These programs emphasize elimination of harmful alcohol and drug use by UCSB students, high-risk behavior on and off campus, and related violence. Using the Environmental Management Model, the AOD Work Group assesses and makes recommendations for campus policy and AOD prevention efforts in the areas of education, early intervention, environmental management, enforcement, and evaluation. Student representation is critical to the success of the program in order to accurately depict the experiences of UCSB students in on and off campus settings, particularly in the residence halls and Isla Vista. The AOD Work Group meets two to three times per quarter (2 hour meetings) during fall, winter, and spring.

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Mission: The Americans With Disabilities (ADA) Advisory Group provides oversight on all issues of disability at UCSB. We are committed to providing an environment in which faculty, staff, students, and community members with disabilities can maximize their experience. We also want to enhance understanding and support within the campus community.

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Mission: The Arts & Lecture Student Advisory Committee (SAC) provides guidelines to the Director of Arts & Lectures regarding the allocation of money that is generated by the mandatory students fee. Areas of input include, but are not limited to: the programming of performance, films and lectures, in regards to students' interests.

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Mission: Recommends policies and procedures that provide for the safe conduct of work involving potentially biohazardous materials. Reviews and approves or disapproves all proposed projects involving potentially biohazardous materials as described in the UCSB "Policy on Biohazardous Materials." Advises Environmental Health and Safety with respect to the biological safety of instructional and research activities. Reviews and recommends the guidelines and procedures for transportation, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous microorganisms and infectious materials as new information governing such properties become available.

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Mission: Develops the academic calendar for the UCSB campus in accordance with guidelines developed by the office of the President. Develops calendars three years in advance.

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Mission: Advises the Chancellor on all matters relating to long range planning, major capital project development, and the physical environment of the campus, including: 1) implementation of UCSB's Long Range Development Plan in a manner consistent with the academic goals of the Campus. 2) Area and master plans: landscape, graphics, siting studies, parking and circulation. 3) Campus siting and design guidelines. 4) Proposals for major capital projects: academic impact, land use, budget, operating and maintenance costs, aesthetics, environment and impacts on other campus resources. 5) Priority setting for State and non-State funded major capital projects. 6) Amendments to the State and non-State capital improvements programs. 7) Selection process for executive architects and campus consulting architects. 8) Design and siting of new buildings, exterior alterations and site improvements. 9) Progress of capital projects to insure consistency with approved Campus objectives.

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Mission: Researches and advises the Chancellor on issues relating to the status of women at UCSB and makes recommendations to the Chancellor concerning these issues. In so doing: analyzes data provided about the status of women by appropriate offices such as Budget and Planning, Graduate Division and Financial Aid (students); Human Resources and Affirmative Action (staff); and Academic Personnel (faculty); meets with Senior Officers to understand their perceptions of the problems of attracting and retaining women scholars and employees; makes recommendations to the Chancellor on actions that could be taken which would improve the status of women on campus.

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Mission: The Chancellor’s Outreach Advisory Board (COAB) is the policy and governing body for all campus outreach programs. COAB provides overall guidance on policy, budget and evaluation issues regarding UC Santa Barbara’s K-12, community college and graduate academic preparation and educational partnership programs. COAV also advises the chancellor and other staff on these matters, and monitors outreach programs via evaluation efforts. This group is comprised of faculty, staff, and students who share a strong commitment to strengthening the campus’ academic preparation and educational partnership programs. The Board will provide consultation and direction to the campus in the development and oversight of campus initiatives supported by university outreach funds. In collaboration with the Academic Senate, the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education and Student Affairs, COAB and the Office of Outreach Initiatives also coordinates the Faculty Outreach Grant (FOG) Program. The Board meets at least once each quarter during the academic year.

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Mission: Provides advice on: the safe use and appropriate disposal of chemicals on campus; chemical safety policies; strategies for implementing regulatory requirements; the development of the most cost effective and efficient ways to accomplish all of the above; rates and recharges for chemical disposal; chemical program.

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Mission: Advises on policies and programs; serves as a liaison to representative constituencies; acts as an advocate for Counseling and Career Services, and gives input on student / staff / alumni and employer needs.

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Mission: The Design Review Committee is responsible for assisting the campus in achieving design of the highest possible quality for UCSB. This includes the design of buildings, siting and arrangement of buildings and other physical features, circulation, landscape, and other environmental matters. Periodically the DRC will review campus design guidelines and master planning. The Committee will make its recommendations to the Chancellor, and will also advise the Committee on Capital Planning.

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Mission: Recommends to the Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services on changes in policy, and amendments to the campus DIVING SAFETY MANUAL as the need arises. Establishes and/or approves training programs through which applicants for certification can satisfy the requirements of this Manual. Approves locations where diving may be conducted under University auspices. Recommends on new equipment or techniques for campus use. Establishes and/or approves facilities for the inspection and maintenance of scuba and associated equipment.

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Mission: The Events Center Governance Board (hereafter referred to as the Board) shall address policies governing the Events Center's purpose and image, facilities, services, programs, activities, scheduling, access, and user fees. It shall review and have full authority over the operation and development of the Events Center with respect to any matters involving policy and shall have authority for approval of the annual Events Center budget. In particular, the Board shall have approval authority for any expenditure of major maintenance funds which result from passage of a Student Fee Referendum. A comprehensive annual list of proposed capital expenditures for Facility Renewal or Deferred Maintenance should be prioritized and approved by the Board. The Board shall be involved only in policy-making; implementation of policy will be a function of Events Center management. The Board shall not become involved in daily management matters. The Board shall be a University Committee within the University Committee structure. Therefore, any decisions made by the Board are ultimately subject to review and possible veto by the Chancellor or the Chancellor's designate, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Administrative and Auxiliary Services.

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Mission: Provides a formal and regular channel of communication between the Office of Financial Aid and its many publics, including the students, faculty, staff, and administration of the University. Advises and makes recommendations on policy and procedural issues of the Office of Financial Aid which could have an impact to the University Community. Policies and procedures to be reviewed will normally include but are not limited to: the awarding or "packaging" of campus-based aid funds; the aid application process and deadline dates; aid processing policies and procedures; forms letters, and publication methods used to communicate with appropriate publics and other relevant operating policies and procedures of the unit.

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Mission: The Housing and Residential Services Advisory Committee is charged with making recommendations to the Director of Housing and Residential Services concerning the functional and programmatic aspects of UCSB's housing program, so as to protect and maintain the quality of the housing facilities and administrative structures as they were originally conceived. As part of that charge, the Committee is expected to: meet regularly to review issues related to the Committee's Charge; review policies and regulations related to student housing; review ongoing operations in Housing and Residential Services; review the budget parameters used to set room, board, and rental fees; explore and make recommendations that enhance the quality of life for resident students; review the campus plans for the development of student housing and ancillary support facilities; review and periodically evaluate the Standards for Housing and Residential Services and the Educational Equity Plan for the housing program; meet and confer on a regular basis with the Director of Housing and Residential Services and members of the Housing and Residential Services Senior management team.

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Mission: Responsible for establishing and administering a policy on the protection of human subjects has been delegated by the Chancellor to the Human Subjects Committee. No activity involving human subjects is to be undertaken unless the HSC has reviewed and approved such activity. Even if the Committee approves an activity it may prescribe restrictions or conditions under which the activity must be conducted, particularly as it relates to children, prisoners, or other special population groups. The Committee will review the conduct of the activities at timely intervals. The nature and frequency of reviews will be determined on the basis of the risks involved to assure that the activity is being properly conducted and that the Committee's stipulations are fulfilled. Continuing activities must be reviewed at least annually. The Committee may order the suspension of any approved activity if, in its opinion, the relative risks outweigh the potential benefits.

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Mission: The Income and Recharge Committee advises the Executive Vice Chancellor on all matters related to rate structures proposed by campus service units for their goods and/or services. The Income and Recharge Committee reviews all rates except those set up by regulatory bodies and rates subject to control through other University policies. During this review the Committee considers rate decisions based on comparisons to organizations providing similar services or goods from within the community to avoid the appearance of unfair competition with local and private enterprise. The Committee insures that rates are set to consider full cost recovery. For self-sustaining activities, consideration shall be given to amortization of indebtedness and depreciation of equipment and facilities. In conjunction with the annual budget process, the committee reviews all requests for changes in rates, services and activities to insure that they reflect current needs and are consistent with University guidelines and policy.

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Mission: Advises the Chancellor on all matters related to policies and procedures (excluding eligibility) in intercollegiate athletics programs. It is expected that this procedure will include research into athletic policy of national organizations (NCAA, etc.) and of other university campuses and consultation with the UCSB campus community. It is the responsibility of the committee to consider applicable state and federal legislation regulating intercollegiate athletics when recommending policies to the Chancellor.

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Mission: The La Cumbre Publications Board shall oversee the financial and administrative matters associated with the publications which comprise La Cumbre, including printed, digital, and all other forms. The Publications Board shall insure the continued quality and proper management of La Cumbre. The Publications Board shall assume the role of publisher of this publication.

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Mission: The Recreation Center Governance Board shall address policies governing the Rec Center's purpose and image, facilities, services, programs, activities, scheduling, access and establish user fees. It shall review and have full authority over the operation and development of the Center with respect to any matters involving policy and shall have authority for approval of the annual Rec Center budget. The Board shall be involved only in policy making; implementation of policy will be a function of Rec Center management. The Board shall not become involved in daily management matters. Any decisions made by the Board are ultimately subject to review and possible veto by the Chancellor.

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Mission: Advises on activities supported by income from student registration and education fee supported programs and recommends priorities for funding. The Committee will review registration fee supported programs and recommend priorities for funding. The Committee may also submit an analysis and evaluation of the funded programs to aid the Chancellor in the decision-making process. Programs which receive student registration fees are determined by the Regents per policies approved on April 19, 1968, and October 20, 1972. The Student Fee Advisory Committee will also be examining the education fee funded areas. There are certain areas that are funded through the education fee which are academic support areas central to campus administration. The Committee will be kept informed about these areas but will not review them in depth. Such areas would include but are not limited to: Vice Chancellor Student Affairs, Registrar, Graduate Division, Admissions, Relations with Schools, Dean of Students, Financial Aid, Public Events, International Students and Scholars. In recent years, several areas have been off loaded onto the education fee from the registration fee. The Committee will ask to be kept informed of the budget changes of the areas mentioned above. In the event there are any substantial increases in any of the budget requests of the above mentioned, the Committee will then assume the responsibility of submitting an analysis and evaluation of those areas to the Chancellor. The chairperson of SFAC will remain in close contact with the Vice Chancellor Student Affairs to maintain an open relationship between the administration and the Committee.

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Mission: Has been established to allow students to examine, evaluate, and make specific recommendations to the Student Health Service (SHS) Director on issues relevant to the operation of the UCSB Student Health Service.

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Mission: Reviews matters of student conduct and recommends sanctions, if appropriate, to the Chancellor or designee. When requested by a Department, reviews student discipline in academic matters and/or recommends appropriate sanctions. Reviews requests for re-admission of students who have been suspended for disciplinary reasons and recommends to the Chancellor. Registered campus organizations are required to comply with University policies and campus regulations enumerated in Chapters I-IV of the University of California Santa Barbara Campus Regulations Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students, or they will be subject to sanctions for violation of such policies and regulations. Furthermore, from time to time, there is a need for a representative body to interpret these regulations when disputes regarding their meaning arise. The Student/Faculty Committee on Student Conduct will manage these two functions (i.e., organizational discipline and regulation interpretation).

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