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Committees
Why join a committee?
You don't have to be an expert to make a difference. Our committees are looking for students who are willing to listen, ask thoughtful questions, collaborate with others, and represent the voices of their peers. Student participation brings new perspectives to the table and helps ensure that decisions made on campus reflect the needs and experiences of our student body.
Committee service is also an opportunity to grow personally and professionally. Employers value strong communicators, problem-solvers, and team players, and serving on a committee helps you develop all of these skills. You'll advocate for students, share your ideas, and work alongside faculty, staff, administrators, and fellow students on projects that make a lasting impact on campus.
Whether you're interested in improving student life, gaining leadership experience, expanding your network, or strengthening your resumé, joining a committee is a meaningful way to get involved. Your voice matters, and the work you do can help shape the future of our campus community.
Appointment Process
1. Choose A Committee
With over 40 committees to choose from, there is surely a committee for you! Not sure which one to pick? Look through our Committee Handbook and find one that interests you. Consider a committee that might help you build your professional network.
2. Submit a Committee Application
Serve on an Associated Students committee to make your voice heard, advocate for Cal Poly Humboldt students, build leadership and collaboration skills, attend trainings, connect with peers, and help shape a stronger campus community.
3. Minimum Qualifications Check
Given the representative, fiduciary, legal, and other long-range policy-making responsibilities of student office holders, it is the policy of Cal Poly Humboldt that student office holders have an obligation to demonstrate academic involvement, achievement, and progress. See CSU Policy AA-2012-05.
4. Committee Interview
A.S. Executive Officer will set up an interview with you. Generally, the interviews are short, and they want to know why you want to join, as you will be representing the student body on this issue.
After interviews, A.S. Executives will decide who to recommend to the A.S. Board of Directors.
5. A.S. Board of Director's Approval
If you are chosen to sit on a committee, you must be present at the next scheduled A.S. Board meeting. Contact the executive officer or A.S. professional staff before the meeting if you can't attend because of work or class.
If the A.S. Board votes to approve your appointment to the committee you applied for, you're on the committee.