SGA Senate Committees

Each Senator serves on at least one committee of the Senate.  If you have questions or concerns related to these topics, we encourage you to reach out to the Chair of each committee, one of the individual members, or the Speaker of the Senate, Selma Marić.

Academic Relations Committee (ARC)

This committee meets with the Provost and Faculty Academic Council to learn about the University’s academic plans or address academic concerns.  They plan events to enrich students’ academic experiences including the Steven House Academic Opportunities Fair.

Membership: Hazel Silverstein (chair), Bailey Skinner, Caroline Scalia, Will Ellis, Xavier Davis, Cayce Becker, Noah Biggers, Andrew Blum, Ryan Voisard, Morgan Minoff

Students Promoting Inclusive Excellence (SPIE)

This committee is responsible for promoting an inclusive campus for all students. The committee works to initiate, develop, and support campus diversity, equity, and inclusivity initiatives. Membership comes from SGA members and other students from identity-centric organizations across campus.

Membership: Ayla Gonzalez (chair), Salome Onikolase, Sofia Perez, Autumn Parish, Marielle Costa-Helmsteadt, Tanner Vislay, Dmitri Putnam, Anna Horstmann, Roman Hart

Student Outreach Committee (SOC)

This committee collaborates with students, campus departments, and others to address issues/concerns the student body raises and implement initiatives for positive change.

Membership: Neil Parmar (chair), Skylar Winter, Grace Britt, Lila Gianukakis, John Cirelli, Madeline Hardy, Ernesto Arellano-Perez, Christopher Guider, Michael Swartz

One Phoenix Committee

This committee is responsible for the planning and execution of school spirit and community-building initiatives. They works in collaboration with university partners on initiatives to help enhance a sense of community and belonging on campus.  They work with the 9/11 Memorial, Trick-or-Treat Moseley, Homecoming Royalty, the President’s Holiday Party, the Dr. Leo Lambert Awards process/celebration, and Administrative Professionals’ Day.

Membership: Olivia Glover and Johnathon Mushi (Co-chairs), Ellie Agulnek, Ryan Voisard, Rena Weissbach, Tyler Mastrangelo, Mary Styspeck, Marshall Sears, Alanna Urteaga

Elections Committee

The Elections Committee includes members of the senior class who are not eligible for the upcoming election cycle.  They review the election policies, make suggestions for change through the SGA Senate, and manage the election process.

Membership: Maddie Hewgley (chair), Connor Vaughn, Julie Snow, Nic Fillipa, Amanda McGee

Communications Committee

Members of the Communications Committee may be filled by any student who meets the minimum qualifications (2.7 GPA and in good standing with the University). They are nominated at the discretion of the VP of Communications, appointed by the SGA President, and confirmed by the Senate.

Campus Committees

Elon University values students’ perspectives and welcomes them to sit on a number of University-wide committees.  The SGA President is tasked with appointing students to serve on these committees.  If you would like more information or are interested in serving, we encourage you to contact the SGA President.

Academic Standing Committee (2 students)
Athletics Committee (1)
Calendar Committee (1)
Grade Appeal Hearing Committee (2)
Religious and Spiritual Life Committee (1)
Residential Campus Advisory Committee (1)
Student Life Committee (5)
Student Media Board (1)
Traditions Council (2)