About
Us
What is the SAC
We are a group which discusses various elements
of higher education, we review the IBHE agenda, and we
discuss how to make higher education better for the students
of Illinois.
Mission
The
Illinois Board of Higher Education Student Advisory
Committee will effectively represent the ideals and concerns
of the students of Illinois, serving as the chief liaison
between such students and the IBHE through organized
advocacy and policy initiatives as directed by the students
of all Illinois institutions of higher education.
Vision
Through actions rather than words, the Illinois
Board of Higher Education Student Advisory Committee will
protect, promote and defend the rights of students and
families to an affordable, accessible, and quality higher
education; conveying the needs and concerns of
millions-uniting in one voice.
Values
Service.
Contributing
to the welfare of all students
By promoting proactive partnerships that
encourage student development, the Student Advisory
Committee embraces the means of providing access and
availability to a higher education for all students.
We believe in service to the students of Illinois before
self and will not be distracted from our mission by personal
interests.
Advocacy.
Upholding the
fundamental rights of students
Embracing the principles of shared governance,
the Student Advisory Committee; with leadership through
discussion and development, will make recommendations and
provide direction on issues and ideas from a student
perspective. We will represent Illinois students to
the Board of Higher Education through a diverse array of
members from all sectors of higher education.
Service.
Striving valiantly
to do what is best for students
Believing in the integrity of our action, the
Student Advisory Committee is committed to promoting,
promoting, protecting, and defending the rights of students
throughout the State of Illinois. Knowing the triumph
of great achievement and the undying need for students to be
omnipresent in the decision making process, we will devote
ourselves to worthy causes in the arena of higher
education; this is our source of greatest enthusiasm and
devotion.
The Student Advisory Committee aims to influence
policy for higher education so that it better serves the
stakeholders of Illinois. Through our values of
service, advocacy, and commitment we hope to represent all
of the students in Illinois' system of Higher Education.
We are an action-orientated group that strives for nothing
less than perfection, and with your help, we can accomplish
our mission in the upcoming academic school year; welcome
aboard!
SAC-Structure
The Sectors will organize, coordinate,
and review issues relevant to their students and report back to
the Committee of the Whole in order to facilitate our mission.
| 1. |
The Academic Affairs subcommittee will research and
provide dialogue on issues surrounding the instructional
intent and delivery of higher education in the State of
Illinois. |
| 2. |
The Special Operations Sub-Committee will act as the
public relations liaison for the Committee, and will be
responsible for the maintenance of a SAC website,
relations with other advisory committees, and press
releases. It will also work to increase the
working cohesion amongst the membership, both active and
alumni, through information and participation. |
| 3. |
The Budget Subcommittee will research and represent
on the behalf of Illinois students, every aspect
concerning higher education financial matters. |
| 4. |
Access and Diversity Subcommittee will be dedicated
to proactive efforts regarding the advancement of access
and diversity throughout higher education in Illinois,
and extend the voice of underrepresented student
populations. |
| 5. |
The Non-Academic Subcommittee will monitor and
review questions before the IBHE of or pertaining to
administrative, legislative, and policy issues, in the
best interests of students, not covered by other
subcommittees. |
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