Purpose and Role:
The McFarland Student Union (MSU) Advisory Board recommends issues related to policies, procedures, programming, and facility management to the University President through the Director of the Student Union and the Vice President for Student Services and Campus Life.  The Student Union Advisory Board reviews policies and makes recommendations to the President, who has the decision-making authority regarding the use of the McFarland Student Union.

The MSU Advisory Board was established by the University President as a means to provide student participation in the decision making and governance process for the Union. The Advisory Board, through the Director of the McFarland Student Union and the Office of the Vice President for Student Services and Campus Life, recommends policies and procedures for consideration by the University President.  Specifically, the University President charges the Advisory Board to: 

• Advise the Director regarding the nature of the programs, services, activities to be held, and allocation of physical space in the McFarland Student Union to ensure the needs of students, faculty, staff and other stakeholder interests are served; and 
• Assist the Director in an advisory capacity in reviewing, formulating and recommending for approval to the President of the University, space allocation policies, procedures, and decisions relative to McFarland Student Union operations. 

The Advisory Board is comprised of representatives from the following organizations: Student Government Board,  Association of Campus Events, Off Campus Advisory Board, Residence Hall Association, Greek Council, Office of Student Union and Involvement Services, Student Activities, New Student Programs, Conference Services, Physical Facilities, Administrative Services, Off Campus Student Life and the Division of Student Services and Campus Life.

Board Meeting Schedule - Fall 2006/Spring 2007:

• October 5, 2006, MSU Room 322, 2pm
• November 16, 2006, MSU Room 322, 2pm
• February 22, 2007, MSU Room 322, 2pm
• April 12, 2007, MSU Room 322, 2pm