The mission of Student Union is to create a vibrant campus community by: advocating for the needs and interests of undergraduate students, developing and implementing both innovative and traditional programs, and allocating the student activity fee to unique and engaging activities, programs, and initiatives.

It is the vision of Student Union to responsibly serve and empower every undergraduate student to be a force for change and improvement while fostering and preserving tradition at Washington University in St. Louis.

University Committees exist as yet more avenues for student voices to be heard on campus. Participation in each committee is a year long commitment, though a few committees meet infrequently or on an as needed basis. Students are nominated by the Student Union President through an application process and appointed by the Chancellor.

If you have any questions feel free to contact the Student Union President (president@su.wustl.edu).

Purpose: To set the academic calendar for all divisions of the University, and to discuss specific issues relating to the calendar.

Purpose: To select the speakers for the weekly Assembly Series. Visit
http://assemblyseries.wustl.edu for more information.

Purpose: The Art Collections and Program Committee is an advisory committee appointed to support the activities of the Washington University Gallery of Art. The committee advises the director and curator of the gallery on two matters: one, the acquisition and deaccession of art works by the Gallery of Art on behalf of Washington University; and two, exhibition programming and other public events related to exhibitions. The Chancellor appoints the committee to represent the general interests of the university at large and those parts of the University involved in the visual arts. The Chancellor also appoints the chair of the committee, who convenes the committee when appropriate. The committee should meet at least once a year.

Purpose: To plan the logistics, scheduling and other events of the annual commencement ceremonies and to coordinate activities with other commencement-related groups, such as the Honorary Degree Committee and Senior Student Association.

Purpose: To advise the Coordinator of Disabled Student Services and the Director of Facilities Planning and Management regarding Hilltop Campus policies and practices affecting the disabled; and to make recommendations related to grievances brought by disabled students or other concerned parties.

Purpose: To make recommendations concerning a speaker for the University's annual lecture, inaugurated in 1989 by then-Chancellor William H. Danforth to commemorate the Holocaust and to address its broader implications for other instances of systematic persecution and mass murder. The lecture is part of the Assembly Series on Wednesday mornings at 11:00 a.m., a time when few classes are scheduled so maximum attendance by students and faculty is possible.

Purpose: To advise the Dean of Library Services about general library operations, to advise the Dean of library needs seen by students and faculty and (when needed) to compile reports on particular library services, funding or other issues. (Faculty members are appointed by Faculty Senate Council.)

Purpose: To discuss policies pertaining to Mallinckrodt Center: hours open, physical changes, space use, security, etc.

Purpose: To advise the Director of Transportation on traffic, parking or transportation issues for the Hilltop Campus, including alternatives, major policy changes, and fine and ticket issues.

Purpose: The Committee on Safety and Security is intended to facilitate communication, coordination, and the distribution of information dealing with campus safety and security. The Committee may serve also as an consultative body or sounding board for the Washington University Police Department and other departments concerned with safety and security issues. In carrying out its purposes, the Committee may collect information, ask questions, call attention to apparent problems, and make recommendations for addressing safety and security concerns.

Purpose: To advise the Athletic Director in the formulation of policies and the setting of priorities with regard to recreation, intramural athletics and club sports, intercollegiate athletics, utilization of facilities, and repair/renovation of facilities. The committee also receives and responds to recommendations and suggestions from members of the University community.

Purpose: To hear complaints pertaining to discrimination based upon gender, as covered in Title IX. Meets only when there is a case to be heard.

Purpose: The University Judicial Board hears and decides cases of serious student misconduct referred to it by the Judicial Administrator or by individual School or College academic integrity panels, and performs other duties as prescribed by the University Judicial Code (published inBearings, the student handbook and elsewhere). (Faculty members appointed by Senate Council; Student members appointed by Student Union and the Graduate-Professional Council.)