Alumni | SEPC | Ninth Semester

The art SEPC tries to facilitate socializing between members of the department, and persons closely associated with the art community by sponsoring many social events, including the following titles:

* SEPC Potluck
* Flapjack Fiesta
* Burrito Eat-o
* Chili Socials

We do not attend departmental meetings, but try to publicize arts events on campus and in the community.

Sample review questions for professor reviews:
1) How many courses have you had with Professor X? What has been the nature of your interactions?
2) How would you rate the course and the instructor?
3) What is your overall evaluation of Professor X in the classroom? Please elaborate.
4) How have you found the value of assignments, criticisms, feedback, and sharing of his or her own perspectives on issues?
5) What do you consider to be his or her contribution to the department?
6) Do you find him or her accessible and approachable?
7) What is his or her contribution to the campus community as a whole?

General SEPC duties:

SEPCs both plan and participate in a myriad of activities. These activities vary along with the departments. Please feel free to try and expand upon the role of your SEPC and create new avenues of involvement.

Standard SEPC Duties

These are the jobs for which the SEPC was created. Each SEPC, no matter the size or make-up, does the following:

I. Reviews professors for promotion
II. Holds social Functions for the entire department
III. Appoints a member to the SCC (Student Curriculum Committee)
IV. Acts as a liaison between students and faculty for a more detailed description of these duties see the specific parts of the handbook.

Other Possible Activities
I. Attend departmental meetings
II. Offer suggestion on curricular changes
III. Create departmental t-shirts
IV. Participate in SCC tournaments

Becoming a member:

Becoming a member of your SEPC is a great way to get involved with the academic and social aspects of your department. Just as each department is different, so is the way in which each SEPC is created. Here are some of the ways in which SEPCs are formed. These are only suggestions of the ways past SEPCs have formed. If you have any questions as to the workings of your specific SEPC, see your department chair.

I. Elections: Many SEPCs for bigger departments hold yearly elections. These are coordinated by SEPC members and are generally held at the end of each year. It is typical for each major within the department to vote, non-majors do not vote.

II. Volunteers: Some departments, usually smaller ones, simply ask for volunteers to serve on the SEPC. The department head or current SEPC chair sends out e-mail inviting all majors to become involved.

III. Appointments: A select number of departments appoint the members of the SEPC. Professors from the department appoint the students who are then free to decline the appointment.

IV. Open Meetings: Other SEPCs are open to anyone interested in being a part of the SEPC. Membership in these SEPCs can include majors, non-majors in department classes, non-majors not in department classes, and anyone on campus who wishes to attend a meeting.

Disclaimer: Many departments have age requirements for membership. They require that their members are juniors or seniors, but once again check with your department (or your page in the back of the handbook) for specific requirements.