Chaired by the Secretary of Academic Affairs

The Academic Affairs Committee is a solutions-based council that acts as an engine of growth for the College’s academic side. Here, they will tackle issues surrounding education, student life, and the enhancement of Ramapo’s degree value.

**CURRENTLY INACTIVE**

Co-Chaired by the Student Trustee and the Alternate Student Trustee

The College Advocates Supporting Higher Education (CA$H) Committee raises awareness about pertinent higher education issues. These issues include but are not limited to inclusiveness, accessibility, and affordability. As a committee, they discuss how to raise awareness for Higher Education Awareness Week.

Chaired by the Vice President

**Membership limited to SGA members & club/organization leaders**

The Club Process & Allocations Committee works with students who want to start new clubs on campus. The Committee reviews the proposed constitution and Archway application of the club after the Vice President has instructed them on how to start a new club. The Committee also allocates funds to clubs & organizations for specific events.

Chaired by the Secretary of Commuter Affairs

The Commuter Affairs Committee focuses on integrating commuter students into campus life. The purpose of this committee is to provide a voice on campus for the 3,000+ students who commute to campus. Despite equaling roughly half the student population, commuters are one of the most under-represented groups on campus. The Committee aims to change policies to make them more commuter-friendly by integrating the commuter perspective into the governance of the College.

Chaired by the Secretary of Delegate Affairs

The Delegate Affairs Committee acts as a steering committee for the Delegate Program. The Committee focuses on outreach & promotion and coming up with ways for Delegates to improve their own leadership skills. The Delegate Program strengthens the bond between students interested in leadership and the SGA. This Committee is comprised of Delegates and SGA members who serve as mentors.

Chaired by the Secretary of Diversity and Inclusion

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee is responsible for any diversity issues brought to the SGA. The Committee focuses on diversity programming, provides feedback to EDIC on policies & procedures related to inclusion and equity, and works with the multicultural and religious organizations on campus to make sure that student needs are met. All multicultural and religious organizations are encouraged to have a representative on the Committee.

Chaired by the Secretary of Fraternity & Sorority Life

The Fraternity and Soroity Life Committee is deidctated to moving Greek Life at Ramapo in a positive direction. This commitee will be moving foward intiatives discussed during meetings and other intiatives by OFSL.

Chaired by the Secretary of Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee is focused on maintaining contact with other public colleges and universities across the Tri-State Area (NJ-PA-NY). The Committee is responsible for recieving and reporting out the requested information from each institution. This committee also focuses on presenting and discussing policy issues and how to best go about issues present and urgent.

Co-Chaired by the Student Governor and the Alternate Student Governor

The Philanthropy Committee is dedicated to encouraging student and alumni philanthropic efforts. They work with the Ramapo College Foundation Board of Governors as well as the Friends of Ramapo to benefit the Foundation. The Committee plans fundraising events throughout the year to raise funds for student scholarships.

Co-Chaired by the Secretary of Programming and the Secretary of Public Relations

The Programming and Public Relations Committee assists the Secretaries of Programming and Public Relations in their roles. They program advocacy events for the Student Government, help improve recurring events, come up with ideas for new events, and volunteer at them all. These events are for the entire student body to enjoy. The Committee also dedicates its time to ensuring the SGA presence is known throughout campus through social media, posters, and other mediums. They actively table and effectively advertise events. As a committee, they show that the SGA is here to help everyone on campus.

Chaired by the Secretary of Sustainability

The Sustainability Committee is dedicated to establishing the consciously sustainable culture that Ramapo College declares in its Mission Statement. The Committee acknowledges the triple bottom line of ecological, social, and economic sustainability, as being central to our view of the world. The Committee is responsible for promoting student engagement, connecting clubs, creating interest groups, developing sustainability leadership, and discussing sustainability topics on and off campus, such as climate change, divestment, promotion of renewable energy, systemic discrimination, public health, the circular economy, and waste management. All sustainable organizations are encouraged to have a representative on the Committee.