Thelmo Committees

Thelmo has seven main committees that work throughout the year to address issues of concern among members of the student body. These committees are listed below. (for more specific information about the committee, including contact information, please click the title of the committee)

Academic Affairs Committee
The Academic Affairs Committee is responsible for examining current academic policies and practices and making recommendations that will better suit the needs of the student body. The Academic Affairs Committee works closely with the Faculty as well as the Dean of Academic Affairs.

Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee is responsible for allocating the money gathered in the Student Activities account. This money is collected via a "Student Activities Charge" on every student's semesterly bill from St. Lawrence. The collected funds are distributed to over 50 Thelmo-recognized organizations. Remaining money is known as "Contingency Funding" which is designed to help groups finance events and trips as a means of last resort.

Environmental Conservation Committee
The Environmental Conservation Committee works with the Conservation Council (comprised of students, faculty, staff and administrators) to draft proposals to preserve the campus environment and to work towards making campus more energy efficient. It is particularly concerned with the issues of recycling and green energy.

Public Relations Committee
The Public Relations Committee is responsible for informing the student body of actions taken by Thelmo. The Committee also updates the Thelmo webpage to keep things up to date. In the beginning of the spring semester, every student will be receiving a letter from Thelmo outlining what we do, and highlighting some of the major accomplishments in the past year.

Senate Affairs Committee
The Senate Affairs Committee has the main responsibility of ensuring the Senate functions according to the Thelomathesian Society Constitution. The Senate Affairs Committee also reviews all resolutions and organizational status requests before they are placed on the Senate's agenda. It is chaired by the Vice President of Senate Affairs.

Sexual Violence Education Committee
This is our newest committee. Its purpose is to educate students to act responsibly and respect the dignity of others, to promote healthy relationships and provide a resource for victims of sexual violence. Its members are largely responsible for organizing Go Beyond and other sexual violence awareness events.

Student Life Committee
The Student Life Committee is responsible for working with the Student Life Division at St. Lawrence University to address student concerns. The Student Life Committee works closely with the Dean of Student Life. The Student Life Committee is currently working on a number of projects including; examining SLU's Alcohol Policy, examining whether or not more lighting (both regular and "blue lights") needs to be added and exploring problems with the Campus Meal Plan.