Committees

The president's office convenes various university committees to counsel the president and the campus community. The standing committees include:

The Commission on the Status of Women advises the Office of the President and the larger campus community on issues facing women students, staff, faculty, and alumni including gender equity and equality, social justice, and intersectionality. The Commission advocates for women through programming, university service, outreach, research, and policy recommendations.

The President's Standing Committee on Environmental Initiatives was established to integrate green practices into campus operations, increase knowledge and awareness of environmental stewardship within the university community, and immerse sustainability concepts, values and innovations into academic courses offered and research conducted by the university.  The committee also is charged with oversight, tracking, and reporting of the 2023-28 Sustainability Strategic Plan.

The Murray E. Jackson Creative Scholar in the Arts Award Committee is responsible for selecting a faculty member to receive this annual artist-in-residence award.  This program showcases exceptional faculty talent in the performing, creative, and visual arts, while also cultivating a creative learning community on campus.