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Directorate<\/h1>\n\n\n
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Executive Committee<\/h1>\n
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The Executive Committee is made up of elected students. It acts as a directing force for the Senate assisting the President of the Student Body in the administration of student government as well as refers and proposes legislation.
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Director of Treasury<\/h1>\n
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The Director of Treasury (DOT) manages the Student Activities Tax and proposes all legislation on club grants for recognized student organizations and requests for use of the activities tax.
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Student Organizations Committee <\/h1>\n
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The Student Organization Committee, known as SOC, deals with all matters relating to student organizations at the University of Rhode Island. SOC reviews all applications for recognition as a University student organization.   Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

Committees<\/h1>\n\n\n
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Cultural Affairs <\/h1>\n
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The Cultural Affairs committee is focused on issues relating to campus culture, including maintaining a unified and inclusive campus community, creating &\u00a0sustaining\u00a0University traditions, promoting multiculturalism, and ensuring equal opportunity. <\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n

Campus Affairs <\/h1>\n
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The Campus Affairs committee is focused on campus issues such as safety, student rights, parking, on-campus shuttles, disability services, housing and residential life, dining services, and facilities.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n

Academic Affairs <\/h1>\n
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The Academic Affairs committee is focused on academic student life. The committee primarily deals with academic issues stemming from the University Manual or University Policies. The committee also advises students on how to navigate difficult situations or disputes with faculty, and may inquire about complaints submitted to them.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n

External Committee <\/h1>\n
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The External Affairs committee is focused topics outside the University including local, state, or national issues, legislation that affects the Student Body. We handles off-campus housing and transportation issues and work with local town and law-enforcement officials, as well as the URI-Narragansett Coalition, to find solutions to problems and make off-campus living a positive and safe experience.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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