Student Standing Committees
Student standing committees are SGA committees comprised solely of students that work to address and improve the experiences of specific aspects within the MHC student experience.
Student standing committees are SGA committees comprised solely of students that work to address and improve the experiences of specific aspects within the MHC student experience.
ACE runs the election cycle for Student Government Association and Class Boards each semester. The committee organizes the elections, gets the word out about running and voting to the MHC community, and updates and collects the candidate materials and ballots. ACE plays an important role in the student government at Mount Holyoke College, and allows MHC students to decide who represents the student body.
The A-Board is the executive committee that oversees the functioning of all committees. A-Board assists the SGA Chair of Committees with "Committee Yourself Week" and appoints members to committees as well as acts as liaison to all committees in contact with SGA. Responsible for training committee members and overseeing the smooth running of all SGA committees.
The Exam Coordinating Board works to ensure that student-run exams proceed smoothly and fairly for all students. Members supervise the volunteer process and an individual exam shift and in return get a 24-hour bump in their registration time! (Note: first semester, first years are ineligible to apply)
ISOC (International Students Organizing Committee) hosts events and info sessions for all international students at MHC. It places strong value on helping international students feel more at home, supporting them in their academic journey away from their home country, and fostering inclusivity & community bonding. ISOC holds discussions about international student life, collaborates with other cultural orgs to create exciting events, and ensures its members act as leaders among the international student community.
The mission of the Lavender Committee is to celebrate and support the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans/Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic and other identities community on the Mount Holyoke Campus. The Lavender Committee will also host signature programs. As Mount Holyoke College prides itself on diversity and inclusion, the Lavender Committee seeks to celebrate the ways in which the LGBTQIA+ community has navigated their unique experiences on campus and beyond.
The Constitutional Review Committee is an ad-hoc committee that meets in the fall of every even year. This committee's role is to review, amend, and defend the SGA Constitution. It is also meant to serve as an educational tool for the SGA Executive Board. This is a great way for the student body to ensure there are checks and balances when it comes to their student government. This committee will be meeting on Wednesdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
"For the students, by the students", the Students of Color Committee's (S.O.C.C.) mission is to serve as a bridge between the students of color on campus and stakeholders such as Student Government Association, the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of the President, Office of Advancement, and the Board of Trustees." We are responsible for coordinating The Hortense Parker Celebration, The Trailblazers of Color Leadership Conference, and The Stoling Ceremony, additionally this year we are going to be hosting a series of town hall events for students of color to share their views on various topics.
SCC creates and analyzes a survey every year for the student body to communicate their thoughts and opinions to the Board of Trustees and college departments. The annual survey is written to reflect current issues presented by students and departments, as well as track long-term themes including inclusivity, diversity, and comfort on campus.
The Native Spirit Committee works to advocate for, support, and uplift Native and Indigenous students at Mount Holyoke College. Rooted in Indigenous values of community, collective responsibility, and care, the committee collaborates with Indigenous students, faculty, and campus partners to strengthen institutional support, visibility, programming, and resources for Indigenous students. The committee builds upon the legacy of the Native Spirit Movement of 1995, which helped establish the Zowie Banteah Cultural Center, while working to create a lasting legacy of Indigenous student-led advocacy and community at Mount Holyoke.
Ways and Means oversees the budget to ensure that guidelines are adhered to by SGA funded organizations. Conducts audits and reviews funding applications. Functions as the financial review board to the senate and presents the budget of the SGA in April. Making sure that each org has a voice and space on campus.
Student advisory committees are comprised of MHC students who work with an established department on campus (such as LITS or the CDC). They seek to collaborate and guide their department counterparts in how they can best serve the needs of the MHC student body.
The committee member will be reponsible to: 1. advise the Director of LITS and the Dean of Faculty about library and instructional technology needs of the College, 2. Promote the effective use of these resources among faculty and students for learning, teaching, and research, 3. Guide strategies for the maintenance and development of the library collection, 4. Assist the Director in long-range planning for information technology, 5.Review the LITS budget yearly and assure that the allocation of resources is aligned with the goals of the long-range plans, 6. Assure Faculty representation on search committees for the senior management positions of LITS and choose Faculty representatives for the search committees, 7. Coordinate the work of LITS with the long-range curricular planning of APC, 8. Make recommendations pertinent to curricular and faculty development opportunities, planning, policies, budgeting, external funding opportunities, computer labs, use of space, and collection development, and 9. Report to the Faculty any discrepancies between the long range plans and the procedures or operations of LITS with recommendations for actions to resolve such discrepancies.
Brings together staff, faculty, and students and serves as a liaison to the entire campus community on diversity and inclusion issues and assists in the college's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness initiative.
Comprised of a mix of students, faculty, and staff, college committees work to ensure that the college is meeting the needs of its students in various different aspects.
The Academic Priorities Committee discusses a variety of topics regarding the quality of academics of the college. Previous issues brought up in this committee have included core college requirements (i.e. the quantity of PE units necessary to graduate), the adoption of chords for student athletes, implementing the new class schedule times, as well as faculty allocations.
Work with staff and faculty to make a recommendation for the 2027-2028 Mount Holyoke Common Read.
Admissions and Financial Aid Advisory Committee brings together faculty, Office of Admission, and students to discuss issues of policy and priorities concerning recruitment, entrance requirements, admissions and financial aid.