IUSA collaborates to increase student advocacy on campus

The IU Student Association has been working with committees across campus to increase student advocacy in University issues, an objective that was part of the current administration’s platform when seeking election last year.
IUSA President Jose Mitjavila and Vice President of Administration Chris Kauffman are collaborating on the venture, which Kauffman described as an effort to increase the amount of student input in official University rulings over a wide range of topics.
Students work closely with faculty committee members to ensure the student perspective is not overlooked in the decision-making process.
Kauffman said there are more than 75 committees with which students have the opportunity for involvement through IUSA.
Members also work alongside the Bloomington Faculty Council, a board comprised of faculty members from various disciplines within the University.
The Council works with multiple committees, including the GLBT Student Support Services Advisory Board, the Parking Appeals Committee, the Student Conduct Code Hearing Commission and the Student Conduct Code Review Board, all of which see varying levels of student involvement from IUSA, according to the BFC
website.