Student Committees
Committees provide an important university structure for partnership, representation of the student's voice, and shared decision-making. There are 50+ student representative positions for university committees. Students are appointed to serve from September through August.
The Student Government Association is responsible for appointing students. Students can apply on the 
page on VLink.
Distinguished Speaker Series Committee
The committee aims to provide the university and surrounding community with world-class speakers and lecturers.
More Information: Distinguished Speakers Series
Contact: Cristina Rodriguez (opens email client)
Handbook of Operating Procedures Committee
The committee has responsibility for conducting a review of new or amended policies for the UTRGV Handbook of Operating Procedures (PDF) . The HOP contains policies and procedures for the governance of the university, as required by the UT System Regents’ Rules (Rule 20201: Presidents, Sec. 4.9).
More Information: HOP Committee
Contact: Angie Coronado (opens email client)
| Member | Position |
|---|---|
| Juan Espinoza |
More Information: SGA President (opens email client) |
Parking and Traffic Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Parking & Traffic Advisory Committee (PTAC) is to review parking and traffic regulations and to develop recommendations for revisions in these regulations as are necessary to an efficient parking and traffic system as it relates to differential parking zones, parking fees, penalties for violations of regulations, arrangements for bicycles, motorcycles, and pedestrian traffic.
More Information: Parking and Transportation Services
Contact: Melissa Sandoval (opens email client)
| Member | Position |
|---|---|
| Alexander Vacek | Undergraduate Student |
| Robert Perez | Graduate Student |
Pride and Traditions Committee
The purpose of this committee is to establish and carry events and university traditions through time and build Vaquero Spirit and Pride.
More Information: Pride and Signature Events
Contact: Cristina Rodriguez (opens email client)
| Member | Position |
|---|---|
| Vacant | SGA Student Representative |
| Alexia Ruiz | Undergraduate or Graduate Student |
| Diego Vazquez | Undergraduate or Graduate Student |
| Brisa Gomez | Undergraduate or Graduate Student |
| Renata Gonzalez | Undergraduate or Graduate Student |
Student Service Fee Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) is to advise the university president on the allocation of the student services fee.
More Information: Student Fee Advisory Committee
Contact: Ismael Amaya (opens email client)
| Member | Position |
|---|---|
| Teodora Cabrera | Undergraduate Student Representative (1-year term) |
| Dylan Alvarado | Undergraduate Student Representative (2-year term) |
| Vacant | Graduate Student Representative (2-year term) |
| Catherine Nguyen | Student Representative (2-year term) - Medical Student |
| Andrea Maldonado | Student Representative (2-year term) |
Student Union Advisory Board
The purpose of the Student Union Advisory Board (SUAB) is to advise the administration regarding the use of Student Union fees as prescribed by statute, to recommend general and specific policies, to guide the programming officers and committees, and to advise operating departments.
More Information: Student Union
Contact: Edna Zambrano-Martinez (opens email client)
| Member | Position |
|---|---|
| Vacant | Student Representative - Residential Life |
| Vacant | Student Representative - Student Org |
| Vacant | Student Representative - Student Org |
| Vacant | Student Representative - SGA |
| Jonah Echavarria | Student At-Large |
| Katia Fortoul | Student At-Large |
Title IX Committee
The Title IX Committee was created to allow students, faculty, and staff to address equity-related issues on campus. The Title IX Committee assists the coordinator with compliance efforts and provides advice on promoting a campus culture of respect and responsibility and identifying and deploying effective measures to prevent and address sexual misconduct.
More Information: Office of Title IX & Equal Opportunity
Contact: Florence Nocar (opens email client)
| Member | Position |
|---|---|
| Gabriela Valdez | Student Representative |
University Food Services Advisory Committee
The purpose of the University Food Services Advisory Committee is to ensure compliance with Section 51.945 of the Texas Education Code, which requires the institution to obtain meaningful input from students regarding the qualifications for, and the award or renewal of, a contract for any vendor of food services engaged principally to serve students faculty and staff, or to provide campus-wide vending for food or beverage products.
More Information: Handbook of Operating Procedures (PDF)
Contact: Robert Cantu (opens email client)
| Member | Student Category |
|---|---|
| Vacant | International Student |
| Alba Sarmiento | Student At-Large, Brownsville |
| Majida Zayed Albornoz | Student At-Large, Edinburg |
| Vacant | On-Campus Resident |
| Vacant | Graduate Student |
University Recreation Advisory Committee
The purpose of the University Recreation Advisory Committee is to maintain a communication link between Wellness and Recreational Sports participants (Intramural, Open Recreation, Sports Clubs, Special Events/Outreach, and Fitness/Wellness) and the management staff to obtain advice and assistance from maximizing the efficient and effective use of the wellness and recreational resources at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The committee serves as the spokesperson on suggested issues about facilities, programs, and services offered to the University community.
More Information: University Recreation (UREC)
Contact: Annette Livas (opens email client)
| Member | Student Category |
|---|---|
| Natalia Cantu | Club Sports Student Representative |
| Vacant | Fraternity and Sorority Life Student Representative |
| Vacant | Intramural Sports Student Representative |
| Vacant | Spirit Program |
| Vacant | Student At-Large |
| Lisa Gonzales | SGA Student Representative |