The SVO has several committees, which work together to bring students of the faculty closer together in various ways.

Politics Night: the Politics Night committee organizes an inspiring evening to bring students and politics closer together. In the past, these evenings have focused on the Utrecht City Council elections (2022) and the university council elections (2023).

Career Night: every year, in collaboration with Career Services, the Humanities Career Night is organized, the faculty’s career event that focuses on career orientation. By putting students in contact with alumni and companies, they get an idea of what a career after a HUM study can look like. You can also get your resume checked, have new LinkedIn photos taken and talk to alumni at the alumni fair. Check out the HUMCN website for more information!

Sustainability and Diversity Committee: the Sustainability and Diversity Committee focuses on increasing awareness around the issues of sustainability and diversity, both among associations, foundations and all students in the faculty. The committee organizes activities such as workshops and lectures, including the big Humanities Board Dinner.

The Big Almanac Committee: the Big Almanac Committee creates an almanac for all participating study associations and foundations so that you will never forget your board year. All kinds of items and information are collected through the boards to present a beautiful almanac.

Humanities League: the Humanities League committee organizes an annual large (soccer) tournament for the entire faculty, in which all study associations and foundations compete for the coveted title of best team of the faculty. This way, students from all programs get to interact with each other!

Calendar Committee: once a year, the Calendar Committee publishes the well-known Board Calendar, often in the form of a Sexy Board Calendar. The profit raised by this calendar is earmarked for a good cause, which is determined by the committee in consultation with the SVO board.

Financial Committee: the Financial Committee is a controlling body and ensures that all financial matters within the SVO are correct, in close contact with the treasurer of the SVO board.

Let’s Go: This committee organizes the well-known Let’s Go! parties for all students of the faculty. In a dazzling theme, the committee ensures that these are the most fun nights of your student life!

Documents

Articles of association 

Media Policy external link

Standing rules (House Rules) external link

Knowledge base

One of the objectives of the SVO is to bring about knowledge exchange among student board members. During the SVOs, at other faculty meetings and through the Faculty Board, all kinds of information is provided to the study associations and foundations. We are keen to provide you with information on detailed and practical matters so that you, as a study association/foundation, can work on these yourself.

Behind the scenes all kinds of things happen within your study organization. As a board you are at the leading end and busy with the development of your association/foundation. This involves everything from regulations to new policies. These documents will give you some guidance in taking these steps.
 

Infographic: Generative AI within your study association/foundation

Guide to inclusive recruitment and selection external link

Protocol for the passing of a member external link

Guidelines for press- and media literacy  external link

Infographic: changing the bylaws external link

Social safety is a topic that requires constant attention, from all of us: together we work to create a pleasant and safe university environment. Student organizations are also increasingly aware of this issue. As a board, it is important to create a safe environment where members feel comfortable and treat each other respectfully.
 

Toolkit Here it’s okay (Are you okay? – Rutgers) – Dutch

Handbook: social safety external link 

Template Code of Conduct external link 

Guidelines to good behaviour by student organisations external link

Course map: discussing inappropriate behavior

Everyone is welcome and part of our university community, regardless of one’s background! We strive to create a safe environment where we value differences and everyone feels at home: diversity and inclusion are core values for the university community. Diversity is recognizing, respecting and valuing differences among people. Inclusion is the culture that comes with that diversity: everyone is welcome within your student organization, and there is a community where everyone feels at home and valued.
 

Diversity and inclusion training

The dillema game: “I’m not judging, am I?” (EDI)

Inclusive language guideline (UU)

Advice on gender registration and personal pronouns (EDI)

Infographic: Inclusive media use for visually impaired people – Dutch

What do you need to consider as a board when organizing activities for your members/contributors?
 

Informing: facilitating a conversation about conflict / acting in case of protests and demonstrations 

Determining ER persons for activities external link

Duurzaamheidshandboek voor studentenorganisaties external link (Green Office) – Dutch

Fire safety guidelines for baking and roasting external link

What is the role of a study association/foundation within Utrecht University? These documents, will help you become more aware of regulations and agreements of your student organization within the university.
 

Printing policy for study associations and foundations

Framework for cooperation between study associations UU external link

Manual for organizing meeloopdagen/ student for a day events external link