Join a committee

BFC Committees serve a range of purposes by:

Investigating conditions for faculty, students, and staff who support the academic functions of the university

Engaging with campus administrators to understand and inform their decisions, and

Creating and revising academic policies specific to the Bloomington campus (as per BOT-02, these must be approved by the Campus Policy Committee)

Committees are comprised of both elected members of the BFC and volunteers, including representatives from the IU Student Government (IUSG), Graduate & Professional Student Government (GPSG), IUB Staff Council, and various administrative offices.

Nominations are made to ensure diversity, such as (but not limited to) rank, appointment category, discipline, and prior service. Committees benefit from expertise, but also the introduction of new members and new perspectives.

How to volunteer

The BFC asks for committee volunteers during spring semester. Placements are determined primarily in late spring and early summer, but also ad hoc as necessary (for example, when a member takes a leave of absence). Even if you have served on a particular committee in the past, you are encouraged to complete the form to inform the Nomination Committee of your continued interest in that committee.

Committee Volunteer Form