Join a TUA Committee
TUA Committees are responsible for initiating, planning, and implementing projects and legislation. They spend time understanding important areas for action within their specific focus area and serve as the place to go for assistance on a specific issue.
All TUA Committees are open for all students to be a part of! If you are interested in joining a committee, please email tua@tulane.edu.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee (EDIC) is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion on Tulane’s campus. The EDIC vows to build an environment where every gender, sexuality, class, ethnic background, age, and nationality is respected. The EDIC commits to becoming culturally competent to build a strong, inclusive, anti-racist community and prepare our students and ourselves to participate fully in a global society.
Community and Accountability
The Community and Accountability Committee (CAC) is committed to upholding the integrity of TUA and its Delegates through its commitment to a high standard of excellence as stated in the TUA Mission, the Land Acknowledgement, EDI Statement, and the Code of Ethics.
Communications
The Communications Committee (CC) is charged to oversee all communication initiatives including internal and external communications. This can include the creation of graphics, social media content, updating the website, emails, and managing the Teams.
Student Experience
The Student Experience Committee (SEC) is charged to actualize the principles set for in the TUA Mission and work in alignment with the Land Acknowledgement, EDI Statement, and Code of Ethics. The SEC commits itself to enhancing student life on campus and bringing students’ concerns to The Body.
Sustainability and Divestment
The Sustainability and Divestment Committee’s (SDC) purpose is to prepare Tulane students to become environmental leaders and urge Tulane to become a more sustainable and environmentally conscious institution—namely by divesting its endowment from fossil fuels, reducing carbon emissions and general waste, etc. The committee will implement initiatives and events that educate students, faculty, and staff on the importance of sustainability and environmental justice. This committee will strive to make Tulane a global leader in sustainability and environmental organizing in collaboration with existing environmental organizations on campus and across the Gulf South.
Governing Documents
The Governing Documents Committee (GDC) is charged to actualize the principles set forth in the Guiding Documents and to initiate annual revisions to best fit the needs of the Body.
This committee is an Ad Hoc Committee and will return when needed.
Civic Engagement
The Civic Engagement Committee (CEC) is spearheading projects and programs while guiding other initiatives that make Tulane more civically engaged. The CEC is committed to developing relations with civic engagement and advocacy-oriented RSOs and other institutions invested in civic engagement in the Tulane and broader community to benefit Tulane and the greater New Orleans community.