All applications and inquiries should be sent to ucsappointments@gmail.com.
The application process involves a written application and an interview with an Appointments Committee. Students may apply to up to two (2) committees. Written applications can be found HERE.
UCS is responsible for appointing student representatives to over twenty university committees on campus. These committees range from setting the university budget to approving new concentrations to weighing in on alcohol and drug use on campus. Traditionally UCS has a large appointments process every spring, and a smaller round of appointments in the fall.
The following committees have student openings:
Brown-Tougaloo Partnership Campus Advisory Committee (2 student representatives)
Officer Conduct Review Board (2 student representatives, 2 year terms)
Public Safety Oversight Committee (2 student representatives)
Community Carbon Use Reduction @ Brown Steering Committee (1 student representative)
Peer Community Standards Board (10 student representatives)
Student Conduct Board (6 student representatives)
Energy and Environmental Advisory Committee (2 student representatives)
Parking Violations Appeals Board (1 student representative)
Brown University Community Council (15 student representatives)
University Resources Committee (1 student representative)
Honorary Degrees Advisory Committee (2 student representatives)
Friedman-Rock Advisory Council (4 student representatives)
College Curriculum Council (4 student representatives)
Campus Life Advisory Board (2 student representatives)
Computing Advisory Board Subcommittee on Academic Technology (2 student representatives)
Diversity Advisory Board (2 student representatives)
Library Advisory Board (2 student representatives)
There are no current openings on these committees:
Robert Campus Center Advisory Board
Information Technology Advisory Board
Campus Life – Subcommittee on Alcohol and other Drugs
Campus Life – Subcommittee on Athletics and Physical Education
Campus Planning Advisory Board
The following committees are either temporary in nature, or have student representation that is not appointed by UCS:
Committee on the Status of Women
New England Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation (NEASC) – Work Completed
Advisory Committee on Corporate Responsibility (ACCRIP) (chair: Louis Putterman)
The Advisory Committee on Corporate Responsibility in Investment Policies (ACCRIP) considers issues of moral responsibility in the investment policies of Brown University. It examines all proxy resolutions concerning issues of social responsibility that are presented to the University as a shareholder, and has developed guidelines for voting on such resolutions.
Meets: twice in the first semester and more often in the second semester
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Finance_and_Admin/ACCRIP/
Bookstore Advisory Committee (chair: Manuel “Manny” Cunard, Bookstore Manager)
The Bookstore Advisory Committee has an advisory role to the Bookstore Director and shall be charged with a set of responsibilities specific to the general operations and programs associated with the Brown Bookstore.
Brown-Tougaloo Partnership Campus Advisory Committee
The Campus Advisory Committee is the principle management entity on the Brown University campus. This committee is composed of faculty, administrators, and students, and the purpose is to oversee and implement programs and initiatives, while maintaining fluid and active communications with interested parties.
Meets:2-3 times a year
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Brown_Tougaloo/governance/
Brown University Community Council (BUCC) (chair: University President)
The Brown University Community Council serves as a university-wide representative forum for discussion, debate, and advisory recommendations on a wide spectrum of issues and concerns. It may, at its discretion, consider and advance questions of University community policy, the governing of the University, and issues related to the overall welfare of the University; and to make recommendations regarding any such matters to the appropriate decision-making bodies of the University or to the appropriate officers of the University.
Meets: 3 times a semester in Sayles Hall: September 23rd, October 27th, November 17th
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Community_Council/index.htm
Campus Center Advisory Board (chair: Kisa Takesue, Director of Stephen Robert ’62 Campus Center)
The Campus Center Advisory Board shall be responsible for advancing the mission of the Stephen Robert ’62 Campus Center and serve as the voice of the campus community for input and oversight of its management, program development, and governance.
Meets: twice a semester
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Campus_Life/committees.html#clab; http://facgov.brown.edu/FEC/CLABcharge.pdf
Campus Life Advisory Board (chair: Margaret Klawunn, Vice President for Campus Life)
The Campus Life Advisory Board shall serve to advise the Vice President for Campus Life & Student Services, and other senior officers as appropriate, on resources, planning and priorities with regard to campus life and student services.
Meets: twice a semester
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Campus_Life/committees.html#clab; http://facgov.brown.edu/FEC/CLABcharge.pdf
Subcommittee on Alcohol and other Drugs (chair: Nancy Barnett)
The Subcommittee on Alcohol and Other Drugs is concerned with the use and misuse of alcohol and drugs on campus by students and their guests, as well the relationship between substance abuse and their academic lives. It provides advice to the Vice President for Campus Life and Student Services and addresses issues related to alcohol and drug use and misuse by students.
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Campus_Life/committees.html#CLABalcohol
Subcommittee on Athletics and Physical Education (chair: The Athletic Director)
The Sub-Committee on Athletics and Physical Education is concerned with the athletic needs and interests of all students, faculty and staff who participate in programs of the Department of Athletics and Physical Education, and with the relationship between the athletic and academic needs of all students. It provides advice to the Vice President for Campus Life and Student Services and the Director of Athletics regarding all appropriate aspects of programs and activities managed by the Department of Athletics and Physical Education.
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Campus_Life/committees.html#subAthletics
Campus Planning Advisory Board (heads: Nancy Dunbar, Associate Provost)
The Campus Planning Advisory Board serves to advise the senior officers, on resources and priorities concerning the utilization and development of the physical campus.
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/cpab/
College Curriculum Council (CCC) (chair: Katherine Bergeron, Dean of the College)
The College Curriculum Council is a body of faculty, students, and administrators charged with regularly reviewing and vetting undergraduate curricular offerings at Brown to ensure quality and consistency.
Meets: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, from 4 to 6pm; 218 University Hall
Website: http://facgov.brown.edu/FEC/CCCcharge.pdf; http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Dean_of_the_College/faculty/ccc.php
Community Carbon Use Reduction At Brown (CCURB) Steering Committee (chair: Kurt Teichert)
To meet its community objectives Brown has launched the Community Carbon Use Reduction at Brown (CCURB) project which will help catalyze local carbon emissions reductions through an investment of financial resources and development of collaborations of community and civic groups with Brown students, faculty and staff on a diversity of activities. Projects that accomplish the dual goals of helping meet the needs of the greater Providence neighborhoods while reducing greenhouse gas emissions will be the focus of these off-campus projects. Members of the steering committee will review project proposals and help distribute CCURB funding.
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Departments/CCURB/
Information Technology Advisory Board (chair: Michael Pickett, VP/CIO)
The Computing Advisory Board serves to advise the Vice President for Computing and Information Services, and other senior officers as appropriate, on resources and priorities concerning computing and information technology.
Meets: once a month
Website: http://www.brown.edu/cis/about/cab.php
Subcommittee on Academic Technology (chair: Nancy Dunbar, Associate Provost)
Subcommittee of the Computing Advisory Board, the Academic Technology Steering Committee advises the university on technology that affects and influences academics at Brown. This includes myCourses, Banner, and more.
Meets: Once every two weeks
Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) (chair: Valerie Petit Wilson, Associate Provost)
The Diversity Advisory Board is a broadly representative group that meets to consider matters that concern the campus community especially with regard to diversity. Its mission concerns the well being of the community — the capacity for collegiality and the pursuit of the common good while preserving an excellent education for all students.
Contact: Margot_Saurette@brown.edu
Meets: twice a semester
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/diversity/programs_struct.html#dab
Energy and Environmental Advisory Committee (EEAC) (chair: Christopher Powell, Energy manager)
Facilities’ Energy and Environment team formed the Energy and Environmental Advisory Committee during the fall of 2006 whose purpose is to enable a forum for representatives of the student body, faculty and staff to provide guidance and input to the Facilities Management department’s development of a Strategic Energy and Environmental Plan. The plan will provide recommendations for annual energy conservation, cost control and greenhouse gas reduction targets and actions.
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Facilities/Facilities_Management/energy_strategic_planning.php
Friedman-Rock Advisory Council (chair: Sarah Bordac)
The Friedman-Rock Advisory Council (FRAC) is a group of students that advises the Library on student needs in the Friedman Study Center and Rockefeller Library. Particular emphasis on the services, spaces, and collections which undergraduate students need. If you frequent the Rock, Friedman Center, SciLi, Orwig or the Hay and have ideas for making them better then please apply!
Contact: Sarah_Bordac@Brown.edu
Meets: Twice per semester
Honorary Degrees (chairs: Jack Wands, Leonard Moorehead)
The Honorary Degrees Committee seeks nominations for Honorary Degrees from the Faculty and students, prepares a list of candidates for Honorary Degrees during early Fall Semester each year, and submit it to the Board of Fellows for consideration the later part of the same semester. It consults with the Board of Fellows on the criteria for selection as well as on the merits of all candidates for Honorary Degrees.
Contact: cheryl_moreau@brown.edu
Meets: once a week for 2 hours from end of August until early October; overall, 5 times in the first semester and 2 in the second
Website: http://facgov.brown.edu/FEC/HDcharge.pdf
Library Advisory Board (chair: Harriette Hemmasi, Head Librarian)
The Library Advisory Board serves to advise the University Librarian, and other senior officers as appropriate, on resources and priorities with regard to the University Library System. The Library Advisory Board reviews and makes recommendations about the University’s policies concerning the Library and its operations; helps monitor the effectiveness of library services; and comments on planning and implementation of plans for current and proposed Library policies and programs.
Contact: Virginia_Twomey@brown.edu
Meets: every other month
Website: http://facgov.brown.edu/FEC/LABcharge.pdf
Officer Conduct Review Board (OCRB) (chair: Russell Carey, VP)
The OCRB is established to serve as a body for the review of Department of Public Safety’s investigation and disposition of complaints filed by students, faculty, staff and members of the public. In addition, the OCRB shall conduct a review of incidents or allegations involving the use of force that results in serious bodily injury and incidents when an officer has discharged a firearm.
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Public_Safety/ccforms/OCRB.html
Parking Violations Appeals Board
An individual who has received notice of a parking violation by ticket or other form may appeal the fine to the Parking Appeals Board within seven (7) days of issuance of the violation. The Parking Appeals Board will render a decision within fifteen (15) business days after the appeal has been received.
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Finance_and_Admin/transportation/parking/violations.htm
Peer Community Standards Board (chair: Dean Yolanda Castillo-Appollonia)
The Associate Vice President of Campus Life/Dean for Student Life may refer offenses that do not involve possible separation from the University or a transcript notation to the Peer Community Standards Board. The Board hears cases involving undergraduate respondents. The Board reviews the evidence, hears testimony, and receives information and determines whether the respondent(s) has violated the Standards of Student Conduct, and, as necessary, determines a sanction.
Contact: YCA@brown.edu
Public Safety Oversight Committee (PSOC) (chair: Russell Carey, VP)
The Public Safety Oversight Committee (PSOC) was established to serve in an advisory capacity to the Vice President for Administration and the Chief of Police for the purpose of reviewing the practices, policies and procedures of the Department of Public Safety, and making policy recommendations where appropriate.
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Public_Safety/ccforms/oversight.html
Residential Council (chair: Sam Barney ’12)
The Residential Council (or ResCouncil) evaluates housing-related University policy, acts as an advocate for the program and Greek houses on campus, and, with the Office of Residential Life, facilitates the promotional and logistical processes of the Housing Lottery.
Meets: Tuesdays at 12:00pm
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Residential_Council/
Student Conduct Board (chair: Yolanda Castillo-Appollonia)
The Senior Associate Dean for Student Life may refer offenses that involve possible separation from the University or a transcript notation to the Student Conduct Board for a hearing. The Conduct Board will review the evidence, hear testimony, and receive information. The Conduct Board further determines whether the respondent(s) is responsible for violations of the Standards of Student Conduct, and, as appropriate, recommends a sanction.
Meets: Once monthly, plus hearings
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Office_of_Student_Life/judicial_affairs/randr/nadp/udc.html
Stephen Robert ’62 Campus Center Advisory Board
The Board shall be responsible for advancing the mission of the Stephen Robert ’62 Campus Center and serve as the voice of the campus community for input and oversight of its management, program development, and governance.
The Board has the following responsibilities:
- Advise the Student Activities Office in the overall management of the Campus Center.
- Develop and review program goals and priorities.
- Recommend and review policies and practices, including operations, scheduling of events, budgeting, and hours of operation.
- Review broad allocation of space and ensure space uses map to Center priorities.
- Advocate for the ongoing development of the Campus Center.
- Avenue for ongoing campus input (open meetings, etc.).
Necessarily, the Board will need to consider the relationship between the Campus Center and other campus facilities and programs, especially the J. Walter Wilson Student Services Building. As appropriate, the Advisory Board may forward recommendations for consideration by the Campus Life Advisory Board.
The Board will meet a minimum of twice per semester and sponsor a minimum of one community forum per year to gather campus input.
University Resources Committee (URC) (chair: Mark Schlissel, Provost)
The University Resources Committee (URC) is responsible for recommending the annual operating and capital budget to the President.
Meets: weekly, Mondays from 3 to 5pm
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Provost/committees/urc/
The following committees are either temporary in nature, or have student representation that is not appointed by UCS:
Committee on the Status of Women
The Committee on the Status of Women monitors the status of women faculty and the staff in the University and is involved in working with other groups such as the Sarah Doyle Center.
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/diversity/programs_struct.html#csw
Creative Arts Council (CAC) (chair: Richard Fishman, Director) – not appointed by UCS
The Brown University Creative Arts Council supports the goals of the individual creative art departments and programs as well as facilitating a common vision for the arts that transcends discipline and creates unity, serving as a catalyst for innovative collaboration across disciplines and providing a regular forum for communication among all members of the arts community.
Meets: twice a semester
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Creative_Arts_Council/
New England Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation (NEASC) (chair: Brenda Allen) – OFFICIAL COMMITTEE WORK COMPLETE
This steering committee assesses Brown in the context of the NEASC standards and addresses topics including the undergraduate and graduate programs, the faculty, information technology, research, the governance and the mission of the University.
Contact: Margot_Saurette@brown.edu
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Project/NEASC/
