The Student Government provides funding that is allocated by the Committee on Lectures (COL), which is comprised of students, faculty, and staff. The COL sponsors events and provides funding to events sponsored by other units on campus. University-recognized student organizations may apply once an academic year for funding from the COL to bring in a speaker. Funding may be used for honorariums (speaker fees), travel, and other related expenses.
The Lectures Program is an administrative unit within the Office of the Provost that manages the lectures events. In addition, Lectures staff supports other student organizations and university units planning events on campus. Lectures staff advises students, faculty, and administrative offices on travel and logistics for visiting scholars, artists, public officials, and professionals speaking on a range of topics. They assist with researching speakers and topics, scheduling and room reservations, fee negotiations, and fundraising. The staff oversees the financial, promotional, and technical arrangements for the events that the Lectures Program cosponsors.
