The Student Government Association has committees dedicated to advocate for the diverse needs of the student body of Columbia College Chicago. Each SGA senator serves in at least one committee, and this is where the work gets done. Any students are welcome to join the Student Affairs or Passion Project Committees.
Student Affairs Committee:
(Open to all students)
Spring 2024: Wednesdays 5-6 in The Loft (2nd floor of Student Center in Student Life)
The Student Affairs Committee addresses the concerns of the student body of Columbia College. This committee handles issues ranging from matters of campus facilities and environment, residence life, and student life concerns to academic and non-academic concerns. Part of the Student Affairs Committee is a standing committee specifically for Graduate Student Affairs. The Student Affairs Committee meetings are open to ALL Columbia College Chicago students! Committee meetings are Wednesdays from 5-6PM in The Loft. Please reach out to I'Ja Wright (Student Representative to the Board of Trustees) for more information. studenttrustee@colum.edu
Passion Project Committees:
(Open to all students)
A Provisional Committee is generally understood to be temporary in nature. The E-Board establishes a provisional committee to perform a specific issue or project task. Once the task is completed, the committee disbands. The need or question addressed by the committee generally originates with the students.
Examples of Past Passion Projects:
Providing Free Menstrual Products in Bathrooms on Campus
Partnering with Red Cross for a campus Blood Drive
Improving Communication Around Recycling and Compost
Please fill out this form to propose a new passion project committee. Reach out to Amelia Lutz (Executive Vice-President) sgavicepresident@colum.edu with any questions or ideas for Passion Projects.
Internal Affairs Committee:
(for SGA Senators only)
Spring 2024: Wednesdays 4-5 in The Loft (2nd floor of Student Center in Student Life)
The Internal Affairs Committee organizes and manages all internal affairs of the SGA senate. This includes hearing and reviewing fund requests, developing Senate training and orientation, arranging for guest speakers for Senate meetings, and organizing and implementing internal Senate events. The Internal Affairs Committee meets each week on Wednesdays from 4-5 PM in The Loft. Please reach out to Dave Palazzolo (VP of Finance) for more information. sgatreasurer@colum.edu
External Affairs Committee:
(for SGA Senators only)
Spring 2024: Tuesdays 6-7 in The Loft (2nd floor of Student Center in Student Life)
The External Affairs Committee handles recruitments of new members, as well as publicity of the SGA. This includes recruiting new members of the organization, creating and implementing marketing strategies for brand awareness and events. This committee also deals with the publication of all advertisements, flyers, and other promotional materials. The External Affairs Committee meetings are Tuesday from 6:00-7:00 PM in The Loft. Please reach out to Mar Wynn (VP of Communications) for more information. sgasecretary@colum.edu