The Division of Student Affairs works with different established committees to connect areas with students, faculty, staff, and Student Government Association leaders. The various committees discuss or share topics regarding the student experience. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out.
Student Life Committee
This committee meets regularly with faculty, staff, and students to discuss the student experience. For information regarding the committee, please contact Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Ben Newhouse at studentaffairs@grinnell.edu.
Residence Life Committee
This committee meets monthly to discuss topics and develop opportunities for discussions such as semesterly town hall meetings. To learn more about the committee or submit discussion topics, please contact Assistant Dean of Residence Life Dennis Perkins at reslife@grinnell.edu.
The board meets to discuss various submitted topics. Students may speak with council members about their concerns or items they wish this group would discuss or address. Students may also .
First-Generation Low-Income (FGLI) Advisory Committee
This committee meets regularly throughout the year. For more information, please contact First-Generation and Low-Income Associate Director Maggie Bell ’17 at bellmagg2@grinnell.edu.
Campus Safety Advisory Committee
This committee, along with Student Government Association, meets throughout the year to discuss topics regarding campus safety. For questions regarding the committee, please contact campussafety@grinnell.edu.
CRSSJ and Student Involvement Advisory Committees
In the 2025 spring semester, please look for information regarding the Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Social Justice Advisory Committee and Student Involvement Advisory Committee. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to studentaffairs@grinnell.edu.