The Sociology SEPC represents the majors by serving in a variety of ways: we meet with the faculty, organize study breaks and other social events (such as the end-of-the-year picnic!), evaluate faculty during reviews, help select faculty candidates, propose curriculum changes, and write newsletters. This section of the handbook will provide more detailed information on what exactly the SEPC does.

Currently, six majors serve on the SEPC. This number has varied depending on the number of majors in the department. These students are elected by their peers each spring for the following year. Usually, we try to include younger members of the department so there is some continuity from year to year.

One member of the SEPC also serves as a representative to the Student Council on Curriculum (SCC). He or she brings the concerns of the department to the other members of the academic community, and he or she also reports developments to the department. Another SEPC member serves as a representative to the faculty.

The Sociology SEPC provides many activities and services. For instance, the SEPC will host a few study breaks throughout the semester for the majors and faculty to socialize in a relaxed and informal setting. Also, these breaks are great times for the majors to discuss any concerns that might have arisen during the semester. The SEPC also organizes meetings with professors so that information on graduate schools, internships, and job opportunities can be shared. In addition, the SEPC discusses with the faculty new events, The SEPC also takes an active role in the evaluation of professors for tenure and profession, as well as prospective faculty.

The SEPC is a busy and active component of the Sociology department. As students, the SEPC is the most vocal and direct link the majors, as a group, have to the department. The SEPC is how our opinions are shared and our concerns are raised. But this is only true as long as the majors are concerned enough to stay active.