Mission Statement / Committee Charge

The Special Events Advisory Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Chancellor’s Special Event Advisory Committee regarding policies and practice related to the use of University premises and facilities. It advises facility managers and event organizers on rules and practices, potential risk factors, and other concerns for campus prior to event and/or space approval. The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration and Operations serves as the chairperson for the committee.

Roster

Representatives from:

• Undergraduate student
• Graduate student
• Illinois Student Senate 
• Campus Recreation
• Technology Services
• Division of Public Safety
• Facilities and Services
• Illini Union
• Student Engagement (RSO)
• Office of the Dean of Students
• University Housing
• University Office of Risk Management
• Contract Services
• Other College-base Facility Managers
• Fire Safety Institute
• Fraternity & Sorority Affairs
• Facility Scheduling and Logistics

Time Commitment

The committee meets once each two calendar weeks, Thursdays at 2:00 pm, while the University is in session.

Term Limit

Student committee members will be appointed on a one-year term, and will have to reapply through the ISG committee selection process thereafter to serve a second year.

Chair Contact

Kristin McMurray 
kduitsma@illinois.edu

Affiliation

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Operations