Student Advisory Board

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The Student Affairs Student Advisory Board aims to serve as a vital outlet for student feedback to the Senior Vice President of Student Affairs regarding key issues impacting student life throughout the academic year. Meetings will be held once a month, typically from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with dinner provided. Student board members will collaborate with the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, the Dean of Students, and other esteemed leaders of LMU, fostering invaluable dialogue to enrich the overall student experience.

 

Membership
The following positions are selected every spring semester for the following academic year:

  • A representative from ASLMU, the President or their designee;
  • A representative from GSLMU, the President or their designee;
  • A representative from RHA, the President or their designee;
  • Three senior students at large;
  • Three junior students at large;
  • Three sophomore students at large;
  • One at large Westchester campus continuing graduate student

The following positions are selected the beginning of the fall semester for the current academic year:

  • Three first-year students at large selected through an application process.
  • One new Westchester campus graduate student selected at the beginning of the fall semester.

Ex officio members of the Advisory Board include the Dean of Students, the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, and a member of the Student Affairs Management Team. Additionally, other faculty, LMU administration, staff members of LMU or alumni may serve as ex officio members.

 

Student Advisory Board Meeting Dates 2024-25
Fall 2024 Spring 2025
Sept. 10 Jan. 14
Oct. 8 Feb. 11
Nov. 12 March 11
Dec. 10 April 8

The returning Student Advisory Board application is now open for the 2025-26 academic year. Applications for first-year students will open in fall 2025.

Interested in applying to be on the SVPSA Student Advisory Board?

Students interested in applying for board membership, must maintain good academic standing with the university (a GPA of 2.5 or higher) and possess commendable student conduct standing (no current or prior conduct record of Probation or higher). All interested LMU students intending to enroll for both fall and spring semesters of the given year are eligible. Applicants should demonstrate a passion for enhancing student life and the LMU experience, active engagement within the campus community, and an interest in the development of an outstanding student experience beyond the classroom. We encourage a diverse range of applicants to ensure comprehensive representation.

Applications for the 2025-2026 Student Advisory Board are open through April 3.