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Committees

Committees play a crucial role in bringing SGB services and initiatives to life, serving as the primary avenue for their implementation. These committees, led by chairs and composed of board member liaisons and fellow students, form the core of SGB's activities.

Many committees are open to all students and all interested students are encouraged to email the chair for more information on getting involved!


Meet our committee chairs

 

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Allocations

Committee Chair Nicole Zhang / sgb.allocations@gmail.com / Closed Meeting

Provides financial assistance by equitably distributing a portion of the $3.5 million Student Activities Fund to student organizations in need

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Judicial

Committee Chair Ramsey Smith / RMS207@pitt.edu / Closed Meeting

Works to foster an ethical working environment both within the University of Pittsburgh Student Government Board and within the academic community as a whole

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Elections

Committee Chair Charlie Rutkowski / CJR118@pitt.edu / Closed Meeting

Conducts a fair, honest, and efficient campus-wide election in accordance with the Student Government Board Constitution and the Elections Code for the students wishing to serve on SGB as Board Members and President

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Academic Affairs

Committee Chair Sophia Chebli / SOC101@pitt.edu /  Thursdays 7pm, SGB Conference Room (WPU 838)

The Academic Affairs Committee serves as a liaison between the students and administration to convey opinions and impact change on academic aspects of the University

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Community and Governmental Relations

Committee Chair Marley Pinsky / MEP241@pitt.edu / Wednesdays 7pm, SGB Conference Room (WPU 838)

The Community and Governmental Relations Committee serves as a liaison between the University of Pittsburgh students, the Pittsburgh Community, and local, state, and federal Governments

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Committee Chair Lauren Lopez / LLL70@pitt.edu / fill out this Google Form if interested in joining!

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee acts as a group to support the University’s initiatives in diversity and inclusion and to advocate for cultural competency on campus

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Facilities, Transportation, and Technology

Committee Chair Olivia Budike / OJB17@pitt.edu / Mondays, 6pm, SGB Conference Room (WPU 838)

The Facilities, Transportation, and Technology Committee’s main goals are to improve campus facilities, advocate to advance transportation on campus, and keep informed about the changing technology

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Support, Advocacy, and Prevention

Committee Chair  /  Email Chair for Meeting Details

The Support, Advocacy, and Prevention Committee is tasked with all Student Conduct and misconduct related concerns.

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Wellness

Committee Chair Siya Saraswat / SIS104@pitt.edu / Sundays 1pm, WPU 542

The Wellness Committee is dedicated to improving the physical health, mental health, nutritional health, and overall lifestyle of undergraduate students on Pitt’s campus

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Communications

Committee Chair Rachel Smookler / RMS278@pitt.edu / meeting time and location TBD

The Communications Committee supports the Communications Director as the main source of marketing and outreach of Student Government Board.

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First Year Council

FYC Liaisons Maddie McCann-Colvard and Jaydep Halder/ LMM290@pitt.edu, JAH380@pitt.edu / Closed Meeting

The First Year Council offers a space for first year students to learn and refine their leadership skills such as public speaking, time management, and effective leadership, and to assist in various SGB initiatives.

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Ad-Hoc Committees and Task Forces

Looking for more opportunities to get involved? Check out this year's Ad-Hoc Committees and Task Forces chartered by the Board!