Committees & Specialized Committee

Committees and task forces include overseeing multiple projects that their members are leading and helping their members to find meaningful and prudent projects for the Undergraduate Student Government to be working on. This may range from scheduling meetings with administration to conducting research on advocacy issues or conducting programming to support advocacy initiatives. Read below to learn more about each committee.

USG has four different Specialized Committee, each pertaining to a specific advocacy topic: Basic Needs, Campus Safety, Public Health & Prevention and Tech & Digital Innovation. Each Specialized Committee, like each Committee, represents a pillar in our organization's advocacy beliefs and leads projects related to its topic. Guided by Specialized Committee chairs, they create fundamental change through writing legislation, hosting student events, launching various campaign initiatives, and more! Any student is welcome to reach out to our Specialized Committee Chairs and join to be a part of change here at the University of Minnesota. Read below to learn more about each Specialized Committee.

Committees and Specialized Committees are open for all University of Minnesota students to join!

Diversity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee aims to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within all facets of student government and throughout the University’s campus. DEI work to address diversity issues across the campus, ranging from assessing the quality of prayer spaces on campus to advocating for the expansion of BIPOC-focused academic programs across the University’s colleges.

Academic Affairs Committee

The Academic Affairs Committee aims to identify issues within policies of academic services, curriculum, grading, attendance, and other academic-related matters. With the goal of effectively learning the concerns of UMN’s diverse student body, Academic Affairs creates initiatives that are relevant, impactful, and resonate with students as a whole.

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Environmental Accountability Committee

The Environmental Accountability Committee is responsible for USG initiatives regarding environmental and energy issues. The committee works to increase and maintain student representation in University decision-making regarding environmental issues and advocate for the addition and expansion of environmental programs on campus.

Campus Life Committee

The Student Life & Wellbeing Committee aims to support and advocate for students' wellbeing around the University of Minnesota campus. Campus Life not only wants to create a more accessible way for students to find clubs and resources, but also maintain and develop a support system while students are learning the ropes of the University of Minnesota.

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee’s mission is to advocate for and contribute to the improvement of infrastructure on campus. The committee works to ensure that campus transportation, buildings, roadways, and walkways are safe, efficient, and accessible for all students. It seeks to educate students about the existing infrastructure on campus by sharing information on how they can best use the transportation, buildings, roadways, and walkways on campus.

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