UC Davis 2008-2010 General Catalog - General Catalog - UC Davis

56 Student Life
The ASUCD President is the chief administrative officer and is
assisted by the Vice President. ASUCD is the liaison for the undergraduate
student body and represents the students with other universities,
the community, the UC Office of the President and the
regents.
The judicial branch consists of the ASUCD Student Court. The
nine member court the responsibility to carry out all rules designated
to it in the ASUCD Constitution and its bylaws. ASUCD
Court Members serve “life” terms, lasting four years or their entire
academic career at UC Davis.
UC Davis Administrative Advisory Committees
Office of the Chancellor; http://chancellor.ucdavis.edu/aac/
The Office of the Chancellor encourages students to participate in
issues affecting the campus community by applying for membership
on an administrative advisory committee. Each committee
focuses on a specific area, such as athletics, childcare, disability
issues, Regents’ scholarships or student services and fees. The
committees respond to requests for advice, identify needs or concerns
within the charge of the committee and recommend action
to the campus administration.
Applications are accepted each winter for service on committees
the next academic year. Undergraduate students should contact
ASUCD Student Advocacy. Graduate students should contact the
Graduate Student Association.
Graduate Student Association (GSA)
Graduate Student Association (GSA)
Room 253, South Silo
(530) 752-6108; Fax (530) 752-5158; gsa@ucdavis.edu;
http://gsa.ucdavis.edu
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is the officially recognized
student government for UC Davis graduate students. GSA
provides a forum for addressing the concerns of graduate students
and promotes communication with campus administrators. GSA
also serves as an advocate at all levels of the university on behalf of
graduate students. Funded by graduate student fees, GSA provides
services to all academic graduate students and to professional students
in the Graduate School of Management. Services include
new student orientation, legal service, travel awards, newsletters
and assorted social events. Other professional students are eligible
to join GSA by paying a fee.
GSA General Assembly representatives are designated by other
students in their department or graduate group. General Assembly
meetings are held once a month and are open to all graduate and
professional students. Each year the General Assembly elects the
members of the Executive Council, who serve in a variety of positions
to carry out the policies and functions of the organization.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Student Programs and Activities Center (SPAC)
4th floor, Memorial Union
(530) 752-2027; http://spac.ucdavis.edu
Studies have shown that college students who are involved in campus
life through activities and organizations feel more connected
to the campus, are more satisfied with their college experience and
are more likely to graduate than non-involved students. The Student
Programs and Activities Center (SPAC) provides students
with opportunities for campus involvement, leadership development,
community service, cross-cultural competence and collaboration
by supporting a wide variety of student organization and
campus programs.
Student Organizations
More than 465 student organizations are registered at UC Davis
through SPAC. They consist of cultural, social, religious, political,
ethnic, academic, professional, international, recreational, performing
arts and service groups, that provide students and the
entire campus with important educational experiences. SPAC provides
educational programs, consultation, training, event planning,
leadership development, conflict resolution, resources and
campus policies. More information about each registered student
organization or how to start a club is available at the Web site
listed above.
Activities Faire
(530) 752-2027; http://spac.ucdavis.edu/af
The Activities Faire held every October is an ideal opportunity to
learn how to get involved, meet new people and try new activities,
with over 190 student organizations and campus programs providing
information and recruiting members.
Cal Aggie Marching Band-Uh!
Cal Aggie Marching Band-Uh!
(530) 752-6469; http://camb.ucdavis.edu
The Cal Aggie Marching Band Uh! celebrates campus traditions
and entertains spectators at athletic, campus and community
events. As one of the few student-run bands in the nation, the
band has a style and personality indicative of UC Davis.
Culture Days
(530) 752-2027; http://spac.ucdavis.edu
The annual Culture Days programs strive to build an inclusive
and welcoming campus community through programs that raise
awareness and celebrate our cultural diversity. Programs include
Asian Pacific Culture Week, Black Family Week, La Raza Cultural
Days and Native American Culture Days. Everyone is invited to
share in these programs featuring speakers, workshops, films,
entertainment and family events.