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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 Student Representatives for UTRGV Committees 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: Website

Contact: Cristina Rodriguez

List of Members of the Distinguished Speaker Series Committee
The first column lists the member's name. The second column lists the position the member holds on the committee.
Member Position
Claudia Garza Undergraduate Student Representative
Thalia Juarez Graduate Student Representative
Hannah Martinez Student At-Large, Brownsville
Vacant Student At-Large, Edinburg
Karina Esquivel SGA Student Representative

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 (HOP). 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: Website

Contact: Angie Coronado

List of Members of the Handbook of Operating Procedures Committee
The first column lists the member's name. The second column lists the position the member holds on the committee.
Member Position
Odalys Saenz SGA President

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: Website

Contact: Melissa Sandoval

List of Members of the Parking and Traffic Advisory Committee
The first column lists the member's name. The second column lists the position the member holds on the committee.
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: Website

Contact: Cristina Rodriguez

List of Members of the Pride and Traditions Committee
The first column lists the member's name. The second column lists the position the member holds on the committee.
Member Position
Vacant SGA Student Representative
Vacant Undergraduate or Graduate Student
Vacant Undergraduate or Graduate Student
Vacant Undergraduate or Graduate Student
Vacant 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: Website

Contact: Rebecca Gadson

List of Members of the Student Service Fee Advisory Committee
The first column lists the member's name. The second column lists the position the member holds on the committee.
Member Position
Tanja Visoiu Undergraduate Student Representative (1-year term)
Odalys Saenz Undergraduate Student Representative (2-year term)
Elva Valle Graduate Student Representative (2-year term)
Vacant 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: Website

Contact: Edna Zambrano-Martinez

List of Members of the Student Union Advisory Board
The first column lists the member's name. The second column lists the position the member holds on the committee.
Member Position
Vacant Student Representative - Residential Life
Andrik Gonzalez Student Representative - Student Org
Dylan Alvarado Student Representative - Student Org
Vacant Student Representative - SGA
Gloria Magana Student At-Large
Jimena Cardenas 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: Website

Contact: Florence Nocar

List of Members of the Title IX Committee
The first column lists the member's name. The second column lists the position the member holds on the committee.
Member Position
Andrea Maldonado 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: Website

Contact: Robert Cantu

List of Members of the University Food Services Advisory Committee
The first column lists the member's name. The second column lists the position the member holds on the committee.
Member Student Category
Vacant International Student
Vacant Student At-Large, Brownsville
Elva Valle Student At-Large, Edinburg
Vacant On-Campus Resident
Loi Akosua Serwaa 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: Website

Contact: Kimberly Rottet

List of Members of the University Recreation Advisory Committee
The first column lists the member's name. The second column lists the position the member holds on the committee.
Member Student Category
Vacant Club Sports Student Representative
Vacant Fraternity and Sorority Life Student Representative
Vacant Intramural Sports Student Representative
Vacant Spirit Program
Vacant Student At-Large
Vacant SGA Student Representative
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