Standing Committees
Academic Affairs
The Standing Committee on Academic Affairs concerns itself with the academic aspects of the College and is responsible for the administration of the Student Government Superior Teaching Award.
Committee Chair: William Bennett ’28 – bennetwr@lafayette.edu
Committee Members:
Adil Kulmanov ’29
Joshua George ’29
Enihyah Rolle ’28
Roy Nisson ’27
Budget
The Standing Committee on Budget reviews student organization budget requests and recommends budget allocations to the Student Government General Body pursuant to the Student Government Budget Guidelines. The Committee is co-chaired by the Treasurer.
Committee Chair: Gracie Vale ‘27 – valeg@lafayette.edu
Committee Members:
Anoosh Ashan ’28
Clovis-Lato Nkamga ’29
Gwynn Horn ’29
Matt Epp ’27
Matt Valenta ’29
Communications
The Standing Committee on Communications initiates and develops a regular program to publicize actions of the Student Government and concerns to the campus. It facilitates the Student Government’s relations with the College’s Communications Division.
Committee Chair: Chloe Miller ’28 – millerch@lafayette.edu
Committee Members:
Amy Atuhaire ’29
Gwynn Horn ’29
Lily Nylund ’27
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Standing Committee on Equity & Inclusion serves as a liaison between the Student Government and intercultural organizations, coordinates programming efforts with the Office of Intercultural Development, and examines and explores opportunities to improve inclusivity on campus. The Committee is chaired by the Inclusivity Officer.
Committee Chair: Evalina Ibrahim ’29 (Inclusivity Officer) – ibrahime@lafayette.edu
Committee Members:
Anoosh Ashan ’28
Enihyah Rolle ’28
Doga Uzel ’28
Zara Wilson ’29
Hannah Cohen ’29 – Non-voting Member
Internal Affairs
The Standing Committee of Internal Affairs shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all governing documents and upholding standards of conduct, participation, and procedure within the Student Government. In addition, it evaluates constitutional, procedural, or ethical violations and conducts all associated reviews, inquiries, or hearings. The Committee is chaired by the Parliamentarian.
Committee Chair: Amy Atuhaire ’29 (Parliamentarian) – byaruhaa@lafayette.edu
Committee Members:
Annabell Hooey ’28 (Vice President)
Matt Epp ’27
William Bennett ’28
Matt Valenta ’29
Student Life
The Standing Committee on Student Life oversees the broadest set of responsibilities of all the committees. It collaborates with Bailey’s Health Center, Information Technology Services, the Library, Housing, and shuttle operations to ensure that student feedback is heard and accommodated across the College’s student services. It additionally liaises between the Student Government and Greek life organizations.
Committee Chair: William Bennett ’28 – bennetwr@lafayette.edu
Committee Members:
Ahmir Crawley ’27
Joshua George ’29
Lily Hoffman ’27
Lily Nylund ’27
Ryan Burns ’27
Student Organizations
The Student Organizations Committee supervises students in forming new clubs, advises existing groups, and works with the budget committee to determine how best to financially support student organizations. It also ensures that the constitutions of all student organizations uphold basic College policy.
Committee Chair: Emerson Casper ’28 – caspere@lafayette.edu
Committee Members:
Gracie Vale ’27
Josh Horenstein ’28
Kate Santamaria ‘27
Matt Epp ’27
Ryan Burns ’27