A.S. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS BOARD (AAB) Meets Tuesdays at 5:15 in the AAB Office (UCen 2531)

The Academic Affairs Board's purpose is to improve the quality of undergraduate education at the University, by representing the students' needs. AAB provides services that help students find and define their educational goals, and increases the communication among students, faculty, and the Administration.

A.S. BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS KEEP EVERYONE SAFE COMMITTEE (BIKES) Meets Wednesdays at 2:30 in the AS Conference Room (UCen 2525)

The A.S. Bicycle Improvements Keep Everyone Safe (A.S. BIKES) shall prioritize expenditures of funds collected from the A.S. and Graduate Students Association Bicycle Lock-In fees. The committee shall be responsive to student input related to bicycle paths and bicycle parking at UCSB. Finally, the committee shall be an active bicycle system advocate, and shall take all reasonable steps to increase student, staff, faculty, and administration awareness of bicycle system issues.

A.S. BOTTOM LINE Meets Mondays at 7pm in the AS Main Office (UCen 1523)

The Bottom Line publication was created as an alternative space to outreach to UCSB students, staff and faculty through a medium of socially conscious coverage within the campus community.

A.S. BUSINESS SERVICES COMMITTEE Meets Tuesdays at 5:10 in the AS Conference Room (UCen 2525)

To act as a consulting body for the following Associated Students' Businesses and Services: A.S. Bike Shop, A.S. Cashiers, A.S. Publications, A.S. Ticket Office, A.S. Legal Resource Center, and any new services which may be developed by the Sub-Committee. This committee will serve as a recommending body for the aforementioned groups to the Legislative Council and the A.S. Executive Director. In conjunction with the Business Managers, will make recommendations to Finance Board regarding the yearly budget. It will review, evaluate, and ensure compliance with business policies and contracts. It will also serve as a liaison between A.S. Business Managers, student employees and Legislative Council. The Committee will seek proposals for other business enterprises or ventures and will serve as the recommending body to Legislative Council for all proposals for future A.S. business enterprises. A.S. Business Services Committee will seek to improve the existing business enterprises. This may include but is not limited to seeking ways to improve sales through advertising, sales promotions, and other methods. The Committee may make recommendations as to improvements in daily operations. Finally, the Committee will seek, explore and develop proposals for new business enterprise ventures. An A.S. Business Enterprise is one that is defined as an enterprise that offers a well-defined service to the student body of UCSB as well as the surrounding community. Any A.S. "enterprise" which employs personnel, and operates in full or in part on earned revenue shall be deemed an A.S. Business Enterprise and be subject to the policies and rules governing such. An A.S. Service is one that is defined as offering a service to the student body of UCSB as well as the surrounding community. Unlike an enterprise, a service shall be treated as a special project and may or may not employ personnel. The primary goal of an A.S. Service is to provide a beneficial service and shall be operated primarily by A.S. funding and all proceeds, if any, shall be reallocated to A.S. through the Suspense Account Process.

A.S. COASTAL FUND Meets Mondays at 6:15pm in the Coastal Fund Office (UCen 2521)

The Coastal Fund (CF) shall provide funds to preserve, protect, and enhance the terrestrial and marine habitats associated with the shoreline of the University of California, Santa Barbara through preservation, education, open access, research, and restoration. The following five principles shall guide and govern the funding of projects by the CF: Preservation: Biodiversity, and the ecological integrity of the shoreline are essential and irreplaceable. The SPF is committed to preserving and enhancing these aspects of the shoreline. Education: Environmental education is vital to the future health and well being of the UCSB community. The CF seeks to develop and utilize educational materials and opportunities that are fun, factual, proactive, and informative. Access: The right to safe open and low impact access to the shoreline must be maintained with respect to sensitive habitat. CF supports the balance of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHA) and public access. Research: Projects that promote education through research are fundamental to our understanding of coastal resources and the natural processes and human influences that act upon them. CF encourages studies that further our understanding of the shoreline. Restoration: Understanding that past human activity has negatively affected the environment, CF understands that restoration of habitat is critical to maintain natural and healthy ecosystems.

A.S. COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ACCESS (Currently Not Meeting)

The Commission on Disability Access (CODA) is dedicated to improving the status of students with temporary or permanent disabilities on campus and in the community. CODA shall outreach, network, and explore ways to increase retention and graduation rates, and promote social, educational, and academic programs regarding the disabled student community. CODA is committed to advocating for disabled students and educating the campus community on the importance of equal access by raising disability issues, interests, and awareness on a local, state, and national level.

COMMISSION ON PUBLIC SAFETY (C.O.P.S.) Meets on Tuesdays at 3:30pm in the AS Main Office (UCen 1523)

The A.S. C.O.P.S. will work to increase the level of safety throughout the Isla Vista and the UCSB campus. The committee will work on all safety issues concerning the student body as well as increasing student relations and communications with the local Isla Vista Foot Patrol, California Highway Patrol, UC Police Department, and the Office of Student Life in a positive manner. To help accomplish such improvement of relations and communications the committee shall hold at least one town hall meeting per quarter with the above mentioned organizations.

A.S. COMMITTEE ON HONORARIA Please contact the Internal Vice Pesident.

To oversee the allocation of all A.S. money towards honoraria, except for Legislative Council members honoraria. The Committee on Honoraria shall be responsible for reviewing all honoraria requests through examination of written requests as well as through discussions with chairpersons and members of committees affected. The Committee shall make a recommendation on its findings, and shall make all reporting available for Legislative Council review.

A.S. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS BOARD (CAB) Meets Tuesdays at 5pm in the CAB Office (Ucen 2523)

Community Affairs Board (CAB) is dedicated to enhancing both the educational and personal experiences of all UCSB students by providing easy access to community service opportunities. CAB accomplishes this mission by promoting the ethics of public service, maintaining information on community and campus volunteer opportunities, and by creating and sponsoring community service projects. Participation in volunteer activities is open to all UCSB students.

A.S. CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS COMMITTEE Meets Mondays at 8pm in the AS Main Office

This Committee is responsible for recommending on all matters pertaining to the ASUCSB Legal Code. The Committee will study the code and make recommendations on needed legislation.

A.S. DOE NUCLEAR WEAPONS LAB OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (Presently No Scheduled Meeting Time)

The purposes of the DOE Nuclear Weapons Lab Oversight Committee are to educated students and the community about UC's nuclear weapons UC nuclear weapons programs, and international law, to provide accountability and oversight of UC's nuclear weapons labs by the UCSB and UC student bodies, and to lobby and advise policymakers, the Regents and US Congress on issues related to nuclear weapons and no- proliferation.

A.S. ELECTIONS COMMITTEE Meets Mondays at 11am in the CAB Office (UCen 2523)

Elections Committee coordinates the mechanics of the A.S. Elections. The main functions of the Committee are to run the Spring General Election and any Special Election(s).

A.S. ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS BOARD (EAB) Meets Tuesdays at 7pm in the GSA Lounge

The charge of the Environmental Affairs Board is to protect, preserve and enhance the natural outdoor environment, principally at UCSB and its surrounding communities, but also globally. The Board should act to preserve the environment by working with UCSB students to educate and raise ecological awareness, on campus and off. The Board should coordinate with different groups in order to promote environmental perspectives throughout the University and the surrounding communities.

FINANCE BOARD Meets Mondays at 4pm in the Ucen Flying A Room

A.S. Finance Board is the financial arm of the A.S. Legislative Council. It is responsible for all budget allocations of Associated Students monies and implementation (education and enforcement of A.S. Financial Policies and Procedures). In addition, Finance Board will be responsible for approving all travel and entertainment of all A.S. entities unless otherwise noted. Legislative Council, via the approval of Finance Board minutes must approve all motions made by Finance Board.

A.S. INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ASIAC) Meets on Mondays at 7pm in the CAB Office (UCen 2523)

To act as an advisory committee to the Legislative Council and the Associated Students for the investments of A.S. funds. The Legislative Council will make final policy decisions and the Executive Director will make operating decisions on all investments.

ISLA VISTA COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE (IVCRC) Meets Mondays at 8pm in the IVTU Office (Above Grafikart)

Isla Vista Community Relations Committee is responsible for the education of the campus and student communities regarding issues within Santa Barbara County and Isla Vista that have an effect on students. Such issues may include but are not limited to: safety, police/community relations, landlord/tenant relations, emergency and other vehicle access in Isla Vista, parking, and County and University funding for programs and services in Isla Vista.

ISLA VISTA TENANTS UNION (IVTU) Meets Thursdays at 4:30pm in the IVTU office (above Grafikart)

The Isla Vista Tenants Union (IVTU) is a group of concerned residents interested in providing services to UCSB students who are tenants in Isla Vista, along with other tenants in the Isla Vista community. We aim to educate tenants on their rights and responsibilities, and to act as a resource when problems do arise. We believe people should be able to live without suffering discrimination, retaliation, or living with fear of eviction. We recognize the diversity of our community and we strive to meet the different needs of our members while uniting our common interests as tenants. In providing service to tenants in Isla Vista, we hope to build a sense of community in Isla Vista; one that is educated, proactive and united.

A.S. LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER (LRC) Meets on Thursdays at 5pm in the IVTU Office (above Grafikart)

The primary purpose of this service shall be to offer legal advice and education on any matters of concern to UCSB undergraduates that are not prohibited by its contract. It shall be administered by a standing committee, which will determine the direction and structure of this service.

A.S. MEDIA RELATIONS COMMITTEE Meets on Wednesdays at 11am in the AS Main Office (UCen 1523)

The Media Relations committee is the official internal resource for Associated Students to publicize their events and projects as well as the information source for all external media groups that are interested in the coverage of A.S. events and projects. The Media Relations Committee is to act as the liaison between Associated Students and all media, including but not limited to KCSB, the Daily Nexus, and the Santa Barbara News Press, for the purpose of dissemination of information.

A.S. PROGRAM BOARD Meets Mondays at 5pm in the SRB 3rd Floor Conference Room

The Associated Students Program Board is a student-funded, student-run campus organization dedicated to producing and supporting entertaining and culturally diverse events for the UCSB campus and surrounding community. The Board also provides an opportunity for students to gain a wide range of experience in planning and producing university activities and entertainment. Program Board is made up of fifteen (15) separate planning, production, and support committees, each headed by a student coordinator, or specified: Commissioner Deputy Commissioner Concerts Special Events Lectures Film Cultural Arts Graphics Security Production ( 2 Coordinators) Publicity (2 Coordinators) Ticket Manager Production Assistant Programming Assistant U-Cen Events Coordinator Webmaster

A.S. QUEER COMMISSION (QComm) Meets Thursdays at 6pm in the AS Conference Room (Ucen 2525)

The A.S. Queer Commission shall serve as an educational and advocacy forum for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) studentÕs rights, with a commitment to representing and improving the status of LGBT students on campus and in the community. The A.S. Queer Commission is working toward becoming a diverse group of members that increases awareness, educates, elicits appreciation, offers insights, towards the LGBT community at UCSB and also the Tri-County areas. The Commission will also work together with other campus and community groups to overcome problems such as homophobia.

A.S. RECYCLING Meets Wednesdays at 11am in the AS Conference Room (UCen 2525)

To promote recycling, the buying of recycled products and reduction of waste on the UCSB campus and in the surrounding community. For the program to succeed now and in the future, A.S. Recycling must continue to provide dependable service, educational campaigns and keep a positive attitude. Reducing, recycling and buying recycled products is crucial to UCSB as an environmentally conscious institution as well as to the surrounding community. The A.S. Recycling Program will continue to work with the campus and community in reaching and exceeding the goals of state mandate A.B. 675. (A.B. 675 is a state mandate signed in 2000 requiring California's cities, counties, Universities and Colleges to develop waste management plans to divert 25% of waste from landfills by 2002 and an additional 25% by 2004. Reaching this goal necessitates efficient recycling, buying recycled products and the reduced use of resources.)

A.S. STUDENT COMMISSION ON RACIAL EQUALITY (S.C.O.R.E) Meets Tuesdays at 6pm in the SCORE Office (UCen 2527)

The A.S. Student Commission on Racial Equality is a body funded by the UCSB undergraduates concerned with providing a positive and comfortable learning environment for persons from diverse and underrepresented social backgrounds. Its purpose is to confront and proactively resolve issues of ethnicity-related concerns and create and promote programs to educate the student body on issues concerning the campus and community that affect students of UCSB. This Commission shall implement and support rules and regulations that will help provide a more comfortable atmosphere for students of color on this campus, and network with other groups campus departments or other universities to help combat racism at UCSB or other educational institutions. The Commission shall form subcommittees as deemed necessary.

A.S. STUDENT INITIATED RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION COMMITTEE (SIRRC) Meets in the AS Annex (Building 434)

The Student Initiated Recruitment and Retention Committee is a collective effort of students catering to the needs of local and academic communities. The committee will assist historically underrepresented, low-income, and under resourced students and organizations in establishing the fundamental interaction needed to create a long-term recruitment and retention program within our UCSB community. The committee will be comprised of members and organizations of all ethnic groups, providing a culturally diverse environment while working towards increasing diversity at our campus. It will provide a unified space for all organizations to maintain and create recruitment and retention programs, as well as offer resources to facilitate interaction amongst students, faculty, and administration. Furthermore, the committee will provide multilateral support, stemming from various associations to promote student leadership, empowerment and coalition building. By developing common goals, securing resources and garnering long term support from the various campus organizations. The Student Initiated Recruitment and Retention Committee will foster guidance and support for underrepresented communities in the pursuit of higher education.

A.S. STUDENT LOBBY Meetings Thursdays at 7pm in the AS Main Office (UCen 1523)

Associated Students Student Lobby is an organization that strives to unite activism, professionalism, and strategic action planning while implementing local, state-wide, and national campaigns. We initiate, develop, and implement campaigns that alter the relations of power that adversely affect students on the UCSB campus. Student Lobby strives to instigate change within our current political reality, focusing on protecting the rights of students and fighting against the declining accessibility and quality of higher education. To this end, Student Lobby will work on issues affecting all students especially those of under represented communities.

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT (TBTN) Meets Mondays at 5pm in the Women's Center

The charge of the Take Back the Night Committee is to raise awareness about issues surrounding sexual assault, while also protesting the current climate of fear and violence that women must confront in today's society. It aids women in finding and demonstrate their empowerment, provides a forum for women to make their voices heard, and creates an environment in which survivors of sexual assault can begin to heal.

A.S. TECHNOLOGY SERVICES COMMITTEE Meets Tuesdays at 5pm in the AS Main Office

The Technological Services Committee's (TSC) purpose is to promote the use of appropriate technology on the UCSB campus. TSC shall communicate and work with all entities on the UCSB campus that provide technological services to the students of UCSB to ensure that student technological needs are fulfilled. TSC shall work with all other A.S. committees to improve technology in all aspects of students' experience at UCSB, as well as to promote technological coordination within Associated Students.

A.S. WOMEN'S COMMISSION Meets Mondays at 7pm in the Women's Center

The A.S. Women's Commission is an educator about and an advocate for women's rights, with a commitment to representing and improving the status of women on campus and in the community. The A.S. Women's Commission is working toward becoming a diverse group of members reflecting the different voices of the campus and community. The A.S. Women's Commission must constantly redefine itself if it is going to actively try to recognize how women's issues function within the intersections of race, class, age, sexual orientation, religion, culture and physical ability. Recognizing this means that we knowledge that one group can never represent the voices of all women across these intersections. Therefore, we must look beyond the Women's Commission and into the campus and community.

A.S. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORMS Meets Wednesdays at 3:30pm in the EAB Office (UCen 2521)

To promote composting, the use of composted products including organic fertilizer, reduction of waste and increase the ecological literacy on the UCSB campus and in the surrounding community. For the program to succeed now and in the future, A.S. Department of Public Worms must continue to provide dependable service, educational programs and keep a positive attitude. Diverting the large amount of generated food waste into a compost system is crucial to UCSB as an environmentally conscious institution as well as to the surrounding community. Finally, the A.S. Department of Public Worms shall explore other methods to reduce organic waste, in addition to composting.