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Why serve on a University committee?

Serving on a University committee as a student representative has a multitude of benefits:

  • These committees address important University issues and having a seat at the table allows for your voice to be heard.
  • You contribute on behalf of your peers.
  • Committee service is also a fantastic opportunity to gain service hours which assist in building your resume.
  • The meetings you will attend and the work you will do provide networking opportunities with CSUCI administrators, faculty, staff, and fellow students.

What kind of committees are there?

There is an array of committees to serve on depending on your interests. The following information provides an overview of the various interest areas available for committee service.

  • Academic Issues (e.g., academic program and department planning, Institutional Review Board, intellectual property, University scholarships, etc.)
  • Advancement (e.g., alumni issues, Foundation Board, Commencement, etc.)
  • Diversity and Specialized Populations (e.g., multicultural engagement, equity issues, veteran affairs, accessibility, etc.)
  • Health and Wellness (e.g., Campus Recreation, student health, alcohol and other drug issues, etc.)
  • Information Technology (e.g., accessible technology, IT policy and planning, marketing, etc.)
  • Student Leadership (e.g., Associated Students Inc., student success, etc.)
  • University Planning (e.g., strategic planning, facility development, space advisory, emergency operations, sustainability, etc.)
  • For additional information about current vacancies, please visit the List of Committees page. As you review the list, please consider meeting dates/times since meeting attendance is crucial to the role of student representative.

Am I eligible to serve on a CSUCI committee?

All enrolled students are eligible for committee service. Depending on the committee, certain academic and judicial requirements may apply.

If you have specific questions regarding your eligibility, please note them in your Student Interest Form, or contact the Committee Management Lead.

For additional information about what it means to serve on a committee, please review this presentation on Serving on a Committee (PDF, 1.4M).

How do I let people know that I am interested?

If you are interested in serving on a University committee, please complete the Student Interest Form and the Committee Management Lead will contact you regarding next steps.

I served on a committee, now what?

Share your feedback/experience

Reflect on the quality of your experience and how it will benefit your University experience in choosing classes and majors, then fill out the Student Representative on Committees survey. The survey is emailed to all participants at the end of the academic year.

Add it to your resume

Hiring managers value volunteer experience and serving on a committee is a lot like being part of a company committee/board. Consider your involvement on the committee and how it may benefit your career decisions.

Staff at the Career Center can also assist in show-casing this experience on your resume. Please consider making an appointment. For more information, visit the Career Development Center website.

How to apply to the same committee or another committee?

Contact the University Committees Lead Manager to inform them of your interest in serving on the same committee and/or another committee. They will contact the committees on your behalf.

  • If you are looking at a new academic year appointment, please submit a new Student Interest Form.
  • Already appointed and interested in a dual appointment, please notify the Committee Management see contact information.
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