Requirements: Systemwide Committee Representatives will serve one-year terms. Candidates must currently be graduate or professional students at one of the University’s ten campuses. At the time of application, the candidate must be in good academic and disciplinary standing and remain in good standing throughout their appointment as a representative. UCOP will confirm students’ status with their respective campuses before the appointment. Applicants should be able to attend all committee meetings and participate in student representative conference calls as scheduled.

The following committees each have capacity for one (1) graduate student unless otherwise noted:

Academic Planning Council (APC): Addresses the university’s overall size, shape, and long-term academic direction. It also deals with issues beyond a single campus, such as long-term enrollment, academic policies, and the impact of systemwide policies on academic matters.

University Committee on Academic Computing & Communications (UCACC): Represents the Senate in all matters involving the uses and impact of computing and communications technology. The committee also advises the President concerning the acquisition, deployment, and support of computing and communications technologies and related academic and technology policy issues either at its own initiative or at the President’s request. Meetings are held three times per year in Oakland.

University Committee on Academic Freedom (UCAF): Studies and reports to the Assembly upon any condition within or outside the University that, in the committee's judgment, may affect the academic freedom of the University and its academic community.  

University Committee on Education Policy (UCEP): Considers and reports on matters referred to it by President of the University, the Assembly, a division or any Senate Committee. Initiates appropriate studies and makes reports to the President, the Assembly, or any Division, on the establishment and disestablishment of curricula, Colleges, schools departments, institutes, bureaus, and the like, and on legislation or administrative policies of a fundamental character involving questions of educational policy. UCEP meets on the first Monday of each month from October through July.

University Committee on Diversity and Equity (UCODE): Considers general policies concerning diversity and equity for academic personnel and academic programs. The committee reviews the annual reports of corresponding Divisional Committees and the information on diversity and equity provided by campus and University administration. These reports consist of data and analyses for women and ethnic minorities concerning working conditions, salaries, advancement, and separation.

University Committee on Library and Scholarly Communication (UCOLASC): Advises the President concerning the administration of the libraries of the University in accordance with the standing orders of the Regents. Performs such other appropriate duties as may be committed to the Academic Senate by proper authority. UCOLASC meets three times per year.

University Committee on Preparatory Education (UCOPE): Monitors and conducts periodic reviews and evaluations of preparatory and remedial education. In addition, the committee supervises the Entry Level Writing Requirement with special emphasis on establishing appropriate and uniform University-wide standards for the Analytical Writing Placement Examination. Each year the Committee selects the essay/prompt that is to be used in administration of the Analytical Writing Placement Examination and also sets the passing standard for the exam. UCOPE meets three times per year.

University Committee on Research Policy (UCORP): Faculty committee that fosters, formulates, coordinates, and revises general research policies and procedures, and advises the President on research matters affecting the University. Plays a leadership role in the Senate’s periodic review of multi-campus research units (MRUs). Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month.

University Committee on Planning & Budget (UCPB): Confers with and advises the President and university-wide administrative agencies on planning, budget, and resource allocations. Initiates studies in planning and budget matters and, if necessary to accomplish the study, authorizes establishment of ad hoc committees; receives reports from and maintains liaisons with and among divisional planning and resources allocation committees. On matters relating to planning and budget, receives reports from and maintains liaisons with the University Committee on Educational Policy, the Coordinating Committee on Graduate Affairs, the Committee on Library and Scholarly Communications, and the Committee on Academic Computing and Communications; UCPB also provides advice on administration of the UC Education Abroad Program and the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. UCPB reports regularly to the Academic Council and Assembly on matters under consideration. UCPB meets monthly.

Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Oversight Committee (SMHWOC): The Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Oversight Committee (SMHWOC) is seeking two undergraduate and two graduate student representatives to serve a one-year term. We are especially looking for students who are passionate about mental health, wellbeing, and advancing student success across the University of California. Ideal candidates are students pursuing or interested in pursuing careers in psychology, social work, counseling, public health, higher education, behavioral health, healthcare administration, public policy, or other wellbeing-related fields. Students interested in direct care services, clinical or non-clinical wellbeing roles, policy development, leadership, administration, research, or systems change are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals with lived experience, leadership experience, or a demonstrated commitment to student wellbeing are also encouraged to participate.

UC Code of Conduct for Trademark Licensees (UC Code): The responsibilities of the UC Code committee include ensuring work and safety standards in the manufacturing of goods bearing the University’s name, logos, or trademarks. They also handle policy advice, investigate violations, and collaborate with various organizations on related issues. Student representatives should have expertise in business, ethical supply chain sourcing, and socially responsible business practices. Some experience in trademark, branding, or licensing is ideal but not necessary.

UC Student Advisory Group for Systemwide Surveys: One position available for each campus.  This committee advises the University’s administration, analysis, and reporting of key systemwide surveys that focus on student populations. These include the UC Undergraduate Student Experience Survey (UCUES), UC Graduate Student Experience Survey (UCGSES), Undergraduate Cost of Attendance Survey (UCOAS), and Graduate Cost of Attendance Survey (GCOAS).