Committees and Commissions
Legislative Committees
Legislative committees exist to oversee particular areas of importance for the student body. These committees are largely staffed by senators and report to the Senate.
Academic Council (AC)
AC is the primary liaison between students and academic departments and is comosed of students from multiple disciplines.
Budget and Finance (B&F)
B&F manages financial policies and budgeting for all SGA clubs and committees.
Club Affairs (CAC)
CAC liaises with all existing clubs and assists in the creation of new clubs.
Inclusion and Outreach (CIO)
CIO creats and runs SGA's outreach and social justice campaigns.
Student Life (CSL)
CSL works with various college offices to improve the quality of student life.
Communications and Operations (COP)
COP informs the student body of SGA business through social media and manages the internal opperations of SGA.
Executive Commissions
These commissions are responsible for specific areas of the SGA governance structure. Commissions shall work to most effectively and efficiently enforce policy in their area and/or make policy recommendations to the Senate regarding those areas. They are responsible for carrying out the specific charge of their commission.
Elections Commission
The Elections Commission is in charge of running student elections and the willingness-to-serve processes.
Chair: Vacant
Sustainability Commission
The Sustainability Commission advises SGA on all matters of sustainability.
Chair: Apple Alvarez
It’s Happening Here—SGBM Commission
The It’s Happening Here—Sexual and Gender Based Misconduct Commission is the primary group in charge of creating a campaign to raise awareness regarding SGBM issues.
Chair: Vacant
Friends of Skidmore—Commission on Sobriety and Recovery
The Friends of Skidmore—Commission on Sobriety and Recovery is the primary group in charge of creating a campaign to raise awareness regarding substance dependency issues and to increase resources for students in recovery.
Chair: Vacant
Halloween Commission
The Halloween Commission’s primary objective will be to entertain and encourage students to stay on campus rather than go downtown.
Chair: Vacant
Residential Life Committee
The Residential Life Committee (RLC) will investigate, recommend and report on the curriculum and institutional practices of the Office of Residential Life and serve as a liaison between the Student body and the office of residential life.
Student chair: Vicky Grijalva
ADA Commission
The ADA Commission’s primary objective will be to recommend measures to improve ADA accessibility of on-campus facilities to administrators of Skidmore College.
Chair: Ellery Shea
Transportation Commission
The Transportation Commission’s primary objective will be to manage all transportation funds including but not limited to the Safe Rides program, the Transport Fund and the Break Travel Fund.
Chair: Vacant
Commission on Alcohol and Responsible Events (CARE)
Chair: Vacant
Women's Empowerment and Leadership Commission (WELCOMM)
The Women’s Empowerment and Leadership Commission (WELCOMM) shall confront issues pertaining to women’s empowerment, representation, and leadership at Skidmore College.
Co-Chairs: Vacant
Event Committees
From live music performers, to guest lecturers and everything in between, SGA's Event Committees are here to entertain you!
Student Entertainment Committee (SEC)
SEC is here to satisfy all your music and entertainment needs. We are responsible for booking, promoting and producing live shows and events on campus.
Chair: Matt Pearlman
CHILLMORE Committee
The CHILLMORE Committee facilitates and co-sponsors weekend events. We collaborate with clubs that are looking for an outlet to host cool and creative events in the SPA on Friday and Saturday nights. Our goals are to provide alternatives to off-campus events as well as a safe environment to have fun!
Chair: Janel Delgado
Speakers Bureau
Speakers Bureau provides guidance and funding to student clubs and organizations with regard to planning, organizing and publicizing of lectures. The bureau supports interesting, educational, diverse and thoughtful speakers of all kinds as proposed by other student groups. A small portion of the budget is also reserved for Speakers Bureau to bring a special keynote speaker to campus each fall.
Chair: Vacant
Falstaffs Operating Committee (FOC)
Committee for the operation of Falstaff's.
Chair: Tucker Coughlin
