The Faculty Student Association of State University of New York at Buffalo, Inc. Board consists of seventeen directors representing the students, faculty and officers of the administration of the University. The constituent groups are represented as follows: Seven Administrative Directors, two Faculty Directors, two Independent Directors, and six student representatives. Board Directors can serve in increments of one to five years, as determined by the availability and desired commitment of each individual Director.

The general purposes of the corporation are to establish, operate, manage, promote, and cultivate educational activities and relationships between and among the students and faculty of the University, and to aid in the furtherance of their education and studies, work, living, and co-curricular activities incidental thereto, in collaboration and coordination with the educational goals of the University.

View our Mission Statement on our About Us page.

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Meetings

The Board of Directors designates from among its members several committees to advise on various topics relevant to the business. Each Committee meets once per semester, or twice per Board term, unless otherwise determined as necessary.

Committee Chairs report to the Board of Directors following each meeting occurrence. Aside from the Executive Committee and Audit Committee, Committees of the Corporation have no authority to act on behalf of the Board.

Board of Directors (2025-2026)

Committees

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee consists of the officers of the Corporation Chair if the Board, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. The Executive Committee has all the authority of the Board except as otherwise provided by law and can act in the interim between meetings of the Board whenever it is not feasible to call a special meeting of the Board.

Finance Committee

The Board Treasurer acts as the Chair of the Finance Committee. The purpose of the Finance Committee is to review the yearly budget for the Corporation, and to review and advise on corporate investment policy. The Committee meets in at least January and August, with additional meetings scheduled, as needed.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee consists of two Independent Directors, who are at large members of the business community. The Independent Directors oversee the Corporations conflict of interest policy and whistle-blower policy matters, as well as the Corporations audit matters. The committee meets annually in June, August and September to review the financial audit plan, final audit results, and approve the Corporations annual tax filings.

Planning Committee

The purpose of the Planning Committee is to advise on long term plans of the Corporation in terms of capital equipment purchases and unit refurbishment.

Personnel Committee

The purpose of the Personnel Committee is to advise the Board on issues of Personnel and Human Resources, including, but not limited to policies and employee manuals, legal and regulatory mandates, compensation of wage and salaries classifications, benefits package and schedules, and any relevant initiative aimed at maximizing employees and talent recruitment, retention, growth, and career advancement.

Customer Service Committee

The purpose of the Customer Service Committee is to advise on issues of customer service, including, but not limited to, mystery shopper programs, customer feedback surveys, event planning, and semester special event schedules.

Bylaws

You can view the FSA Board Bylaws on our Forms & Docs page.